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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.
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.'
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.
Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
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.