EntertainmentWriter and critic journeys into world of contemporary artArt critic and writer Anthony Byrt explains his passion for contemporary art.30 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilson sisters tame wild horsesThey brought the plight of New Zealand's wild horses to national attention in the TV show Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas, but if that 30 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFans ecstatic over bisexual Wonder WomanComic writers have revealed some news about a beloved DC character that has fans 'stoked'.30 Sep 03:00 AM
EntertainmentThe woman who read AucklandIn the first of a new series, Janet McAllister writes the first chapter in her mission to visit every one of the region's 55 libraries25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWriter 'dumped on' by establishmentA writer says she was "dumped on from a great height" by the literary establishment, after penning a report on why people are not reading Kiwi fiction.24 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes: My great regretIn this exclusive extract, Jimmy Barnes reveals how he failed his son.20 Sep 10:00 PM
EntertainmentActress deemed 'too beautiful' for lead roleActress Emily Blunt, 33, has faced criticism from book fans, who have slammed her casting as Rachel Watson in the screen adaptation of Girl On The Train.20 Sep 03:30 AM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes reveals harrowing childhoodIn this exclusive extract from Jimmy Barnes' memoir Working Class Boy, the singer reveals the extent of his abusive childhood.20 Sep 02:00 AM
EntertainmentKids prefer real thing to ebooksKiwi youngsters are reading more than ever - and they prefer diving into a physical copy of Harry Potter or The BFG to ebooks.18 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSuper-soldier's final struggle with free willSuper-soldier trilogy's final story has hope, but don't hold out for a happy ending, writes David Larsen16 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPop star gets his own biography at 23Zayn Malik is set to release an "intimate and raw scrapbook of his life" at the ripe old age of 23.15 Sep 07:00 AM
EntertainmentReviews: Crime FictionGreg Fleming rounds up the latest in crime fiction.13 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandKiwis: NZ fiction 'grim' and 'depressing'A nationwide survey has found Kiwis are instinctively negative towards New Zealand fiction - but they struggle to explain why.12 Sep 08:06 AM
EntertainmentThe Rehearsal brings stars togetherUp the end of the dark hall, and behind the office door on the right, one generation of New Zealand screen acting is butting heads with another.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew Potter books: Everything you need to knowOn Wednesday, three new JK Rowling e-books were released online. Here's what you need to know.07 Sep 04:00 AM
EntertainmentThe hard questions for British authorBritish writer Cath Weeks talks to Jennifer Dann about life on the brink.04 Sep 01:16 AM
EntertainmentBook review: A mantra for fabulous fictionSince winning the 2003 Man Booker Prize, DBC Pierre has often been forced to come clean about past difficulties, such as his shady 04 Sep 01:15 AM
EntertainmentBook review: Rich account of raw historyWiremu Heke, known as Billhook, leaves his Otago home in 1825 with regret in his heart and vengeance in mind.04 Sep 01:15 AM
EntertainmentBook review: Of labour and loveIan McEwan's narrators have often been edgy, fractured, disturbed or disturbing, but none has come near the voice that drives his latest novel.04 Sep 01:15 AM
EntertainmentBook review: Epic Bike Rides of the WorldMountain bike enthusiast Russell Baillie reviews the dangerous new tome from Lonely Planet.29 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum's literary erotica journalA Kiwi teacher and mother-of-two has launched New Zealand's first erotic literary magazine, writes Eleanor Ainge Roy.26 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom cop to crime writer, the force is with himEx-detective Ian Austin came late to writing, but unwittingly he'd already researched much of the material for his new novel The Agency. Depression26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs Rowling still ruler of the Harry Potter universe?Ron Weasley's "patronus" is a Jack Russell terrier. Moaning Myrtle's full name is Myrtle Elizabeth Warren. Harry Potter's uncle loves Top Gear. Fluffy the three-headed dog was repatriated to Greece. Tuition at Hogwarts is free.23 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Pleasures of self-made booksSelf-published books can be well produced. It is probably worth paying to have them professionally written, edited, designed and printed.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSelf-publish and be damned happyIt has never been easier to get your own story into print. Michael Donaldson looks at the rise - and some of the pitfalls - of self-publishing.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuthor muses on art, life and love"What does it mean to be somebody else's muse, and do you feel like you're being harvested and used?" Author Jessie Burton is pondering 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThree new Potter stories are comingConsidering she said Harry Potter's story was over, JK's been rolling out a tonne of new content.18 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGraphic comic raises eyebrowsNext to Batman and Superman, there is a comic book hero called Stix whose pornographic adventures in space can be followed through public libraries.16 Aug 07:41 AM
EntertainmentCowley still made of write stuff at 80She may have just turned 80 but one of our most acclaimed authors has no plans to put down her pen.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentZayn to 'lift the lid' on boyband secretsZayn Malik is writing a tell-all book about his One Direction days, guaranteed to make Simon Cowell "furious".15 Aug 04:35 AM
EntertainmentThis much I know: Dame Fiona KidmanDame Fiona Kidman talks about her new novel A Day at the Movies.12 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentIs your Harry Potter worth a mint?Dig out your collection, a rare typo found on page 53 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone could mean your book is worth a fortune.10 Aug 04:15 PM
EntertainmentWhen romance is just great timingThe author of the UK summer's most fought-over beach read tells how she struck it lucky - the real love story behind this year's One Day.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's top book for kids? Anzac HeroesA non-fiction book commemorating Anzac heroes from both world wars has taken out the top prize at today's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.08 Aug 07:01 AM
