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'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaos
Damien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.
Simon Wilson: How dense is your love? Confronting the Auckland housing crisis
OPINION: Density done well, speed rules, new road layouts and writers come to town.
Lee Child on retirement, Reacher and how he won New Zealand hearts
'It’s like everybody buys a copy and then they buy two for their sheep.'
Dreams of travel: Short story competition winner announced
Congratulations to the winner of this year's Short Travel Story Competition.
‘They’re all like Reacher’: Alan Ritchson on how NZ men compare to famous character
Fantasy or fortitude? Understanding the obsession with Lee Child’s creation.
‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claims
Dark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.
Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.
'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.
Filmmaker husband of White Lotus star dead at 47
The screenwriter has more than a dozen directing and film credits to his name.
Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child
Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.
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.
Taika Waititi's involved, but how did Charles Wu's acclaimed novel make it to TV?
'When I put on that serious-writer hat, it squeezes my head, and no thoughts come out.'
‘Regards is such a cold word’: What your email sign-off says about you
Signing off was obvious with written letters, but the rules are far less clear with email.
Who is the highest-earning dead celebrity in 2024?
The musicians, actors, TV stars and sporting legends making millions after their deaths.
City's 'budding and burgeoning' art scene gets two new leaders
'To connect with others... through performance and art is vital for people’s well-being.'
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
Where to find NZ’s best country pubs
In the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.
Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.
How King Charles became one of the world’s most prolific pen pals
The monarch wrote an estimated 2400 letters a year when he was Prince of Wales.
The unsung icon behind the primary school hit Fish and Chips
The song is almost as famous as the dish. So why is its writer virtually unknown?
How Alone Australia's Gina Chick became the barefoot goddess of post-menopausal women
Her compelling new memoir on surviving life, love and unbearable loss.
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.
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.
It’s Liane Moriarty’s world - we’re just reading in it
In Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty confronts mortality and the unpredictability of life.
Odd and unexpected list of finalists revealed for the Booker Prize
Some expected favourites have not made the cut.
Kiwi author Megan Dunn on her new book The Mermaid Chronicles
In this exclusive essay, Dunn explores the inspiration behind her latest book.
New royal biography shows Queen Elizabeth II as you’ve never seen her before
Craig Brown delves into the hidden corners of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.