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Finding London’s most distinctive shops

Sure, you can hit Harrods but these small and unique shops are extra special.

She was diagnosed with brain cancer, then wrote a rom-com about it

NYT: Author packs love, laughter and a harrowing real-life health ordeal into new book.

Society Insider: Sailor's new girlfriend; billionaire's Waiheke plans; Taika's health 'elitism'

Blair Tuke is off the market as his rich-list girlfriend joined his Barcelona cheer squad.

Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival

Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.

South Korea Han Kang’s Nobel Prize for literature a first for country

Author Han Kang is at her peak — with her ‘magnum opus’ arriving in January.

Secret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki Makaurau

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Real talk with Bree Tomasel

The ZM and Celebrity Treasure Island host talks about shocking her mum on social media and why writing her book was like getting gonorrhea. Video / Michael Craig

How much does it cost to hire a hitman? About the same as having an IVF baby

A new book looks at the dollar value placed on human life - and who gets to decide.

Shocking new claim about the Queen's health in her final days

Former UK PM Boris Johnson recalls his final meeting with the Queen days before her death.

From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author

Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.

Trilogy continues: Soutar book Kāwai 2 on shelves

'My hope is that through this series, New Zealanders will be better informed...'

Melanie Hamrick: Mick Jagger’s girlfriend on her new bonkbuster

Times: The Rolling Stone gave feedback for his girlfriend's ballet-based romance novel.

Melania reveals first date with Trump was a drive to view property

The former first lady spoke candidly about her and the former President’s early courtship.

Rose Carlyle on her new book 'No One Will Know'

Rose Carlyle discusses her new book, 'No One Will Know' and her success as an author. Video / NZ Herald

‘Dream come true’: Nigella Lawson lauds NZ cookbook author

Alice Taylor was 'shocked' to wake up to a post by the celebrity chef.

Liane Moriarty has sold 20 million books. She would rather not talk about it

NY Times: The best-selling author still shies away from the limelight.