EntertainmentBook Reviews: Crime fictionReviews of crime-fiction by Michael Connelly, Ian Austin, Sam Carmody and Laura Lippman09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi inks Bob Dylan book dealA New Zealand-educated Harvard professor has signed a publishing deal to write a new book on Bob Dylan. University of Auckland PhD 08 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandSecond world award for West Coast authorWest Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.08 Nov 02:03 AM
OpinionBalanced view of NZ wars will be well-receivedCOMMENT: Over the past 150 years the New Zealand Wars have always been central to New Zealand's history and even its popular culture.07 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleLooking back on 50 years of lifeAs we reach - and pass- the age of 50, it is a time to reflect. David Slack says it should not be a time to regret.06 Nov 04:15 AM
EntertainmentFresh directions for chef Rick SteinCelebrity chef Rick Stein has been on a food-finding tour of European cities, so we don't have to.05 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentWriting in Agatha Christie's world easier second time roundAfter The Monogram Murders, her first novel starring Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, Sophie Hannah was keen to write a second.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: Life inside a dusty shopSteve Braunias pictures himself living in one of the photographs in his new book - a photo essay about sad, beautiful shops in small towns.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe woman who read Auckland: Janet McAllister continues her library tourJanet McAllister continues her tour of Auckland libraries, visiting the Albany and Glenfield branches.04 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Emma Watson hid books in a train stationEmma Watson has been hiding surprises for commuters on the London Underground - copies of her book club Our Shared Shelf's latest read.03 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBook deal for inspirational teenJake Bailey inspired the world with an inspirational speech to schoolmates after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, he has signed a book deal.31 Oct 09:32 AM
LifestyleIs this New Zealand's oldest pub?Ned Bartlett and Jono Corfe travelled the length and breadth of the country to test out the wares at almost 50 of NZ's bastions of community.29 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandBook review: Bright, Precious Days by Jay McInerneyAuthor Jay McInerney's old-fashioned belief that Love and Art can defy both time and money is to be applauded.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer cop bounces back as authorA former west Auckland cop has swapped pounding the beat for writing grisly crime novels after being struck down with a rare autoimmune disorder.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuthor Jay McInerney writes the next chapter in bright livesAuthor Jay McInerney admits he shares some characteristics with his protagonist, Russell.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi helps give Marlowe his dueA retired Kiwi academic is behind the decision to name Christopher Marlowe as co-author of three of William Shakespeare's plays.25 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelLonely Planet's 'Best In Travel 2017' released tonightAt 9pm tonight, Lonely Planet releases globally its 12th annual collection of the 'Best In Travel' for the coming year.24 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandLibrary cost-cuts cultural vandalismCOMMENT: Libraries are not in decline because of some natural progression, but because of the cultural vandalism of cost-cutting.23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Three Sisters, Three QueensPhilippa Gregory's historical books are a headlong gallop through the tumultuous 15th and 16th centuries.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe woman who read Auckland: Janet McAllister visits the Highland Park and Howick librariesJanet McAllister continues her mission to visit each and every one of Auckland's 55 libraries.21 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Norton turned to a life of cosy crimeGraham Norton's debut novel not what you might have expected from the ebullient chat show host.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: NZHF - Brendon McCullum - DeclaredLaura McGoldrick discusses Brendon McCullum's new book Declared with Dylan Cleaver.Watch19 Oct 11:17 PM
TravelThe Art of the AirportMost of us love to travel, but not so many people enjoy the tiresome experience of flights and the time spent inside airports.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBatgirl artist wants more 'badass girl' comicsBabs Tarr rose to comic book stardom in part for her ability to draw women who are badasses. After helping redesign classic DC Comics character Batgirl, Tarr knew right away that Barbara Gordon wouldn't be the last tough heroine she'd draw.18 Oct 11:30 PM
EntertainmentThe Boy Behind the CurtainAustralian author Tim Winton tells Linda Herrick how he grew out of an obsession with firearms.14 Oct 04:56 PM
EntertainmentZayn Malik's memoir reveals One Direction's secretZayn Malik's memoirs are about to hit the shelves, and there's a shocking reveal for fans of the pop star's former group One Direction.14 Oct 07:30 AM
EntertainmentHow Breaking Bad star became a suspected murdererBryan Cranston's Breaking Bad character may have been a cold-blooded bad-guy, but the actor himself was also a suspected killer.14 Oct 02:30 AM
EntertainmentMr Men to release a series of Doctor Who themed booksIn a fun new partnership, BBC Worldwide and Mr Men publishers have got together to create a series of books based on each of the 12 Doctors.13 Oct 01:30 AM
EntertainmentBook Review: History meets crime in Red HerringRED HERRING by Jonothan Cullinane (HarperCollins, $37) Auckland 1951: trams run along Queen St, women aren't allowed in the RSC11 Oct 02:57 AM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher takes chargeWriter-turned-actor Isla Fisher tells Stephen Jewell how her own children inspired her return to writing.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe woman who read Auckland visits PapakuraPapakura's Sir Edmund Hillary Library promises a great free day out at the end of the Southern line.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBeing taken down a fascinating fantasy path in The HikeIt all started when author Drew Magary took a hike. "The beginning of the book is something that happened to me. Not the gross parts," 02 Oct 09:53 PM
EntertainmentNZ stepmum: How could he be so cruel?Jeremy Paxman's Kiwi stepmother is astonished at his antagonistic portrayal of his own father.02 Oct 12:53 AM
EntertainmentThe gospel according to SpringsteenIt's The Boss, in his own words, on his own terms and no one would expect anything else, writes Russell Baillie.30 Sep 11:05 PM
