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Sisterhood of Ill Repute: Amanda Knox on how meeting Monica Lewinsky helped her move on from shame
An exclusive extract from Knox's second memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning.

Decades after her death, Princess Diana is still larger than life
The Princess of Wales remains a cultural force 25 years after her death.

'A fresh adventure': New Gruffalo book to hit stands for first time in two decades
The book is set for a 2026 release.

'Raw and unfiltered:' Jenny-May Clarkson's emotional life story
TVNZ's Jenny-May Clarkson admits to suffering from self-doubt in her book Full Circle.

'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences
'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey.

'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls
Lynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II

10 rules for a long and happy life (from a joyful 85-year-old)
New York Times: These tips apply at any age, writes Roger Rosenblatt.

Meet the women suspected of murder in Agatha Christie's most famous whodunnit
Behind the scenes at one of the fastest-selling theatre shows in Auckland's history.

Ali Mau: Sexual harm 'the last big taboo subject in our society'
The former broadcaster has shared her experiences in her new memoir.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

International show The Gruffalo Live on Stage coming
What's a Gruffalo? Why, didn't you know?

Fight for survival: NZ writer battles funding cuts to secure residency
The Randell Cottage Trust needs $16,500 to cover the financial shortfall.

Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.

Is listening to a book cheating?
There are still plenty of people who believe listening to a book is lazy.

Unmasking a monster: Ali Mau reveals childhood sex abuse in candid new memoir
‘The shame doesn’t sit with us.’

From courtroom to crime thriller: Ex Auckland lawyer Rachel Paris' debut novel has Hollywood's attention
"Where there is extreme wealth, there is usually also extreme power."

Chelsea Handler at 50: Still hustling and dreaming of margaritas
New York Times: The comedian dishes on life lessons and breakups.

Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition
“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”

Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.