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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.

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.'

I joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learnt
Times: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'

Scott Turow: Why I had to write a sequel to Presumed Innocent
Times: The prosecutor-turned-author was drawn to revisit his lead character Rusty Sabich.

Both my children are autistic - this is the messy reality
Times: Lisa Lloyd’s videos sharing the reality of life have made her an online star.

Helen Fielding: ‘I want Bridget Jones to smash the idea of a sexual sell-by date’
Times: Straight-talking author on dating age-gaps and her friendship with Renée Zellweger.

‘They’re all like Reacher’: Alan Ritchson on how NZ men compare to famous character
Fantasy or fortitude? Understanding the obsession with Lee Child’s creation.

Prop to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books
Writing heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.

How to bring order to chaos in your home
New York Times: Professional organisers share their favourite helpful books.

Sex, politics, money and men: What Italy’s porn star politician did next
Times: She's an adult film star who was elected to parliament. Now she's written a memoir.

‘Dream item’: Rare Harry Potter book fetches $5000 in Kiwi auction
A bid from overseas has nabbed a first-edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland.