There's no doubt that a lot of travellers want to feel that they're doing their bit to save the planet.

A rare condition left critic Nick Coleman unable to hear the music he adored. Here, he explains how he learned to listen again.

Gwendoline Smith is a psychologist and the author of several books.

What an odd book this is.

The movie on Marilyn is out soon, but the book has intrigued Nicky Pellegrino.

The world is divided between surfers and those uninterested in being drowned, pulverised, eaten by great whites, or having straw hair. Yes, I know, I know ...

Dionne Christian explores the Eastern side of Auckland's culture

Geraldine Johns asks six of our top chefs what their favourite cookbooks are — the ones that really inspire them — and why.

Paul Torday's novel is set in the stately English countryside where he now lives, writes Nicky Pellegrino.

John Walsh reckons the perfect knocking review should be more like an execution than a fist fight - simple and judicious

You too could have a rear end like Pippa Middleton's, thanks to a new book by her pilates coach, released in New Zealand this week.

Kiwis love browsing bookstores for a good read.

Here, the British author of War Horse talks about working with animals and children, gives his recommendations for reluctant young readers, and tells us what he thinks of the movie.

When American Brianna Karp was kicked out of home and lost her job she became that most stigmatised of people - a homeless woman.

Top publishers share their tips for holiday reading with Nicky Pellegrino.

Another new year, another bunch of resolutions. Kilos to lose, bad habits to cut back, exercise regimes to start and maintain, or even some audacious personal or creative goals, like running a marathon, or writing and publishing a first novel.

In a four-part series, experts take a look at the toxic surprises that could be lurking in the backyard, beach or bush - or even the bathroom - this summer. We start with a look at the beach.