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Miriama Kamo on life after Sunday and what’s next

The beloved broadcaster has found a new passion to champion.

What to expect from new Britney Spears biography

'Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly' will hit shelves on June 10.

The allegations against Neil Gaiman: What you need to know

Lawsuits accuse the author of sexually abusing his former nanny in NZ.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bewildering brawl, explained

What started as on-set tension has spiralled into lawsuits, leaked footage, and a trial.

Flying high: Taupō stars in new book showcasing unique McDonald’s restaurants

New York Times: New book showcases unusual McDonald's locations - including one in NZ.

How young is too young to read spicy romance books?

OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.

‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claims

Dark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.

‘Prince Andrew? Maybe he’s the weakest link’: Former MI5 boss on the risk of Chinese spies

Times: MI5's first female director on royals, politicians and Chinese spies.

Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving

Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Sex, horses and stately homes: Bringing a naughty British romance to TV

NYT: How Jilly Cooper tweaked some details to adapt her 1988 book for the streaming age.

No more bunny business: Playboy model Crystal Hefner spills on life with Hugh Hefner

New York Times: Crystal Hefner recounts her days as a Playboy model and Hefner's wife.

'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids

'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'

I read 50 books each year. Here's how you can too

The good news? It doesn't take hard work, just a smart system.

Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music

Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.