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Opinion: The Crown's thirst for Māori land was nothing more than brutal home invasions – Rob Campbell
OPINION: The book by Vincent O'Malley is not to be missed.
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Donald Trump's niece has written another book. He's not going to like it
Mary Trump offers vivid new details about her family's deep dysfunction.
![Kiwi author Megan Dunn on her new book The Mermaid Chronicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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.
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‘I have been researching death for 30 years. I am now convinced it is reversible’
Telegraph: Doctor believes it's not as permanent as we’ve been led to believe.
![What new biography reveals about Queen Elizabeth II](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What new biography reveals about Queen Elizabeth II
REVIEW: Craig Brown's funny, fact-filled biography of the late monarch.
![BookTok: 'Worst nightmare' TikTok trend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
BookTok: 'Worst nightmare' TikTok trend
OPINION: 'These people are promoting books as a lifestyle'.
![Review: Poet Ian Rockel’s new work is a ‘cosmic revelation’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Review: Poet Ian Rockel’s new work is a ‘cosmic revelation’
Review: An octogenarian poet confronts war, love, sea creatures and mortality.
![Booklovers share their favourite books](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Booklovers share their favourite books
Looking for something new to read? Experts share what's caught their eye recently.
![The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year
From Coben to Coles... we pick 20 criminally good new thrillers.
![Everest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest myth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Everest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest myth
Superhuman achievement or package holiday on a rope?
![Tā Pou Temara wins first Māori language book honour at Ockham Book Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tā Pou Temara wins first Māori language book honour at Ockham Book Awards
Te Rautakitahi o Tūhoe ki Ōrākau is a history from a Māori lens.
![Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The past year proved to be New Zealand's strongest ever for book publishing.
![Can you judge a book by the cover?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Can you judge a book by the cover?
The surprising back stories to the covers on the country's biggest reads. Video / Michael Craig
![2023 in books: Protests, bans and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
2023 in books: Protests, bans and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing
Unpacking the significant changes to the industry and beyond in 2023.
![Review: Britney's memoir is the most sickening tale in modern pop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Review: Britney's memoir is the most sickening tale in modern pop
She accuses a litany of men of mistreating her, an industry of profiting from her loss.
![Book review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen Steps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Book review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen Steps
Review: The star's debut novel delves into themes of overcoming tragedy.
![Bella's Books - the melting kiss for Canvas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bella's Books - the melting kiss for Canvas
Wellington teenager Bella Fraei reviews Millie Bobby Brown's debut book Nineteen Steps. Video / Canvas
!['Savage': The rugby book review that's turned sour; TV editor's debate plan; MediaWorks to reveal finances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Savage': The rugby book review that's turned sour; TV editor's debate plan; MediaWorks to reveal finances
Top ad boss on awards, pitches; NZME lures Stuff exec; Farewell to a journalism giant.
![After solo travel inspiration? These 5 books should top your list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
After solo travel inspiration? These 5 books should top your list
Kindle your solo travel journey with these wanderlust-filled reads.
![Canvas: Bella's Books: The Other Brother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Canvas: Bella's Books: The Other Brother
Wellington teenager Bella Fraei reviews The Other Brother by Jax Calder. Video / Canvas