New Zealand'The wounds from that time are still present': NZ author on staying 'real' in small cities“When you write fiction, it’s like you’ve got a mask on."07 Nov 08:49 AM
EntertainmentNo show business: Hollywood strikes stall international productions in NZThere are lights and cameras, but where is the action?30 Oct 01:41 AM
New ZealandFind a new passion at Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers FestivalThere are 10 sessions, with topics ranging from weird critters to wonderful bookshops.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobiaHe is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.16 Oct 10:43 PM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: What’s the deal with the Seinfeld reunion?The man who made a career out of nothing has just teased… well, something.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStratford author looking for help to get book into schoolsSiubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.01 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim JonesWeather and climate wind like threads through my writing.28 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWhen will your favourite TV shows be back on screen?When you'll be able to watch Yellowjackets, Stranger Things, and Deadpool 3.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an authorA desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.25 Sep 11:39 PM
EntertainmentTentative deal reached to end Hollywood writers' strike - no deal yet for actorsUnion leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement today.25 Sep 03:24 AM
Entertainment'I have no words': Drew Barrymore postpones talk show return following backlash amid strikes'I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere.'18 Sep 04:52 AM
EntertainmentBizarre reason Stephen King's wife ‘threatened divorce’The best-selling author says a past obsession almost made him a single man.11 Sep 01:11 AM
Letters to the EditorLiterary exhibition celebrates the lost art of letter writing in WhanganuiWhat would Quasimodo say to the Queen of Hearts?10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Witi Ihimaera discusses learning te reo Māori and writing advice"Write your own truth."04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay author captures global audience with YA novelJax Calder is an Amazon best-seller in teen and YA LGBTQIA+ fiction.25 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'High stakes': How horrific trial, PhD and Rotorua inspired debut novel'You can see bits of the city in the book. I really tried to make it exactly this place.'06 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentLauded author of No Country for Old Men, The Road, diesHis literary themes were often bleak and violent.13 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandAuthor and conservationist honoured, praises help of colleaguesNew ONZM recipient Chris Maclean is quick to credit others for his success.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin AmisColumnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.26 May 05:00 PM
KahuRuby Tui reveals the day Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was reduced to tears"When you walk on to our bus, everybody’s dancing."24 May 10:43 PM
KahuWiti Ihimaera embarking on international anniversary tourWhale Rider author will speak around the globe about his books21 May 06:30 PM
New ZealandWriter visiting for anti-Asian abuse event racially harassed in restaurantIt occured just hours before she spoke on a panel about anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.21 May 07:43 AM
LifestyleBritish novelist Martin Amis dies at 73The writer was known for bringing a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his work.20 May 09:37 PM
LifestyleOckham Book Awards winners: Kiwi author wins massive award for second timeOne author has taken out the biggest award of the night for a second time.17 May 10:28 PM
Lifestyle'Disgusting': Best-selling author reveals shock fan commentChloe Gong has hundreds of thousands of fans, but one made a bizarre comment.17 May 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentStars are jumping ship to newcomer talent agencySigning of star Danielle Cormack is the icing on talent agency's first birthday cake.06 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHow Hollywood’s writers’ strike could ruin your favourite TV showsMore than 11,000 writers are striking across the United States.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHollywood writers want to strike – here's what it means for you2007's strike ruined James Bond and made Donald Trump a star.21 Apr 01:06 AM
LifestyleWiti Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount serviceWriter Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.12 Apr 09:13 PM
Kahu'Stunning characters’: Witi’s Wāhine finally takes to the stage in Tāmaki MakaurauThe play includes characters from Ihimaera's The Parihaka Woman and Pounamu Pounamu.06 Apr 10:17 PM
EntertainmentAgatha Christie thrillers latest to get modern makeoverAgatha Christie novels have been rewritten for modern sensitivities.25 Mar 11:00 PM
