EntertainmentGroups seeks R14 rating for banned book Into The RiverThe lobby group that sparked a firestorm over the banning of Ted Dawes' book Into the River says it will apply to have an R14 rating slapped on the novel.27 Sep 12:55 AM
EntertainmentThe nature-obsessed kid who became a fierce activistTim Winton's new 'meandering memoir' tells how a nature-obsessed kid grew up to become a fierce environmental activist. The famed Australian author talks to Linda Herrick.25 Sep 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhy I invented 'concious uncoupling'It's the divorce strategy that launched a thousand headlines, and plenty of scorn besides. But is the woman behind the concept - famously adopted by Gwyneth Paltrow - proof that it can work asks Anna Maxted.25 Sep 07:00 PM
LifestyleBook extract: Message to my girl32-year-old Auckland doctor Jared Noel had terminal cancer and had just one wish before he died - to meet his first child, his to-be-born daughter.25 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleA story Elise will never forgetA doctor with terminal cancer who revealed that his dying wish was to meet his unborn daughter has published a book posthumously about his journey.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupHistoric ABs album for saleAn album remembering the 1935 All Blacks team which toured Britain and Ireland is going under the hammer.24 Sep 10:24 PM
Entertainment'Stale excrement' book reviewMorrissey's debut novel has been slated as an "unpolished turd of a book".24 Sep 09:11 PM
EntertainmentPrime Suspect returnsThe creator of popular detective series Prime Suspect has created the back story of tough investigator Jane Tennison, writes Stephen Jewell.24 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTop five favourite NZ novels namedThe votes have been tallied from a recent poll on nzherald.co.nz to find readers' favourite novel by a New Zealand author.22 Sep 11:08 PM
EntertainmentJackie Collins planned to reveal 'secret affairs'Jackie Collins was planning to reveal all about her "secret affairs" before she died.21 Sep 08:25 PM
WorldBook claims David Cameron took part in obscene act with dead pigA new biography claims Britain's Prime Minister once put a "private part of his anatomy" into a dead pig's mouth.21 Sep 05:37 AM
EntertainmentOz author knocks Rowling off book listAn Australian writer has ousted J.K. Rowling from the number one spot of most popular children's books in New Zealand.20 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJackie Collins dies, aged 77Jackie Collins has died aged 77 after a long battle with breast cancer.20 Sep 12:52 AM
LifestyleColouring-in craze takes adults back to childhoodThey're the colours of contentment, apparently.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComic goes cosmic on a galactic missionDressed in her black stiletto boots and long elegant locks, Gilda Kirkpatrick is not your stereotypical image of a comic book artist.18 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBanned book may become Hollywood movieThe teen novel Into The River may become a Hollywood movie as news of its banning in New Zealand sparks worldwide debate.16 Sep 02:35 AM
EntertainmentMan Booker Prize short list releasedThe Man Booker Prize short list of six top novels was released last night - but this year the prestigious award does not have a New Zealander among the top picks.15 Sep 10:40 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Ted DaweTed Dawe is the multi-award-winning author of several young adult novels including Into the River, which is currently banned.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allen: Book banning censors truthWe're going to share the rudest sample from Ted Dawe's Into the River so we can properly assess whether this book should be temporarily censored.12 Sep 09:27 PM
RoyalsDid Anne Boleyn write a song pre-execution?Forgotten for nearly 500 years, the sheet music owned by Henry VIII's second wife could shed new light on her life - and loves, says Ivan Hewett.12 Sep 12:45 AM
EditorialEditorial: Let parents guide kids' book choicesFears that young people are influenced by popular culture should not be the basis for arbitrary banning of award-winning books.11 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: We need to talk about sex and censorshipForgive the pessimism, but I don't think that banning one book is going to help.11 Sep 08:22 PM
