Why we search for pure escapism in our holiday reading

Fifty years after their first publication, Hilma Wolitzer's remain as relevant as ever.

"Covers. That's what originally draws me into any book."

A fascinating new book uses Auckland landscapes to reveal histories we don't always know.

A book challenging traditional notions of sex, gender and literature.

Steve Braunias spent six years tracking down New Zealand's music makers

While flying to Canada is off the cards, there's still plenty to read, taste and watch.

Books new and old feature in Nicole Miller's top reading for the moment.

Times: He was the poster boy for atheism but has cancel culture finally clipped his wings?

OPINION: Auckland best city to visit? In normal times, yes.

Strange songbirds and dark secrets are plentiful in Cassie Hart's new horror novel.

Sleeping with Stones is an adept poetry collection spanning the realms of grief

She's a Killer is intended as an alarm for a New Zealand in environmental crisis.

A collection of stories to savour by an award-winning writer

From New York to Wānaka: The inspiration behind her new cookbook with mum Annabel.

Joy Watson's books have resonated with thousands of children and their parents.

Mo Gawdat believes we face an apocalyptic threat from artificial intelligence.

An interweaving of tales in search of the lobster, worldwide

Only a handful of the stories stretch out longer than a page (and, even then, barely).

A picture book for adults

Sonya Wilson on her books, aimed at all ages

Paul Little looks at a new version of a well-known Māori myth collection