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'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.
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.
Julia Donaldson: J.K. Rowling? I am the bestselling author in the UK
Times: The Gruffalo author talks about life after losing her husband.
Rachael King's punk rock post script
The Christchurch author's new novel stars a mystery-solving primary school girls’ punk rock band. Video / Rachel King
Punk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musical
The Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).
Meta blocks further sales of Kiwi’s scathing memoir
New York Times: The Kiwi's memoir alleges bad behaviour at the top of the company.
Kiwi Facebook insider’s exposé alleges bad behaviour at the top
NY Times: Kiwi's memoir offers inside account of a company run by 'self-absorbed leaders'.
Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book
The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.
‘Mum’s busy work’: Jacinda Ardern writes children’s book about parenting while PM
The former Prime Minister says the book is based on things her daughter Neve has told her.
Calling Kiwi bookworms: Auckland Writers Festival has unveiled its 2025 programme
Colm Tóibín, Harriet Walter and Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku and more luminaries confirmed.
250 years of Jane Austen: 6 places in the UK to celebrate the novelist
The perfect excuse to visit England, celebrations have already begun across the country.
Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
A Boy’s Own Adventure - Dick Frizzell on his new memoir
Featuring stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.
‘Fascinating collection’: Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 finalists revealed
Big names and newcomers are among the finalists for the upcoming Ockham awards.
Malcolm Gladwell’s new ‘Tipping Point’ book has been panned. Does he care?
Times: To some the best-selling writer is a genius, to others he's a showman.
The rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?
A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.
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.'