EntertainmentBook reviews: kids' chapter booksShort takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The pipes are callingThe City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOtago author takes top prize in book awardsNZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.14 Aug 08:20 AM
New ZealandMeet Thomas's new teacher: A dogDogs are helping children to learn to read - because they're not judgmental.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStory book endings for children's authorsTwo authors and an artist nominated in the NZ children's book awards discuss their work.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe doodle that became the cat's whiskersMeet the Hamilton author and illustrator whose first book marks a first for New Zealand.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKid's book fundraiser shows it's not child's playLocal publisher's plans for kids' book club may benefit artists as well as young readers.17 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBooks help young New Zealanders read their worldWanting something for the kids to read? Finalists in our children's book awards are named06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter hijinks at writers festivalHarry Potter fans are in for a treat at this weekend's Auckland Writers Festival.18 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleKids flock to summer reading dareA summer reading programme run by Auckland Libraries has helped more than 12,000 children keep on top of their reading over the long holiday break.01 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleChildren can lose reading ability over summerThe summer holidays are for swimming and playing in the sun but parents should add another activity to their kids' agenda - reading.05 Dec 08:22 PM
LifestyleTen best Roald Dahl linesRoald Dahl was born in this month in 1916. As a tribute, here are 10 of my favourite quotes from his books.02 Sep 09:00 PM
LifestylePunters like Kiwi's Booker chancesLadbrokes and Paddy Power report that betting on the Man Booker Prize is at a record level with New Zealander Catton's novel <i>The Luminaries</i> sitting equal second favourite with most bookmakers.12 Oct 01:59 AM
Royals<i>Oscars commentary:</i> And the Oscar goes to...By MEGAN GIBB6.10pm: Three hours and forty minutes later...and its all over. What a fantastic honour for Lord of the Rings, winning 28 Sep 11:35 PM
