There used to be a time when if our daughters were proving really difficult to settle for the evening, we would ignore advice in parenting books, make beds on the couch and allow them to watch our favourite TV programme with us: Time Team

It may have been his words that lured millions of adoring fans, but it was Bryce Courtenay's warm hugs and kisses that touched the hearts of his closest friends.

Books editor Linda Herrick and her reviewers select the best for all ages and interests

Fifty Shades Of Grey, the bestselling sensation by EL James, has been named one of the books of the year at a literary awards ceremony.

At 2kg, the Anthology of New Zealand Literature is a contender for the heavyweight publication of the year.

For most fans the relationship between rugby and food has begun and ended with a pie and chips at the game. For the fancier eaters, those usually seated on halfway, there might be a stadium burger on the menu instead.

Arriving back in New Zealand feels like landing in Middle-earth for Royd Tolkien.

A Kiwi has been accused of covertly deleting thousands of words from the Oxford English Dictionary because of their foreign origins, and blaming previous editors.

A wistful biography of Escoffier leaves Nicky Pellegrino hungry and sad.

Actor-cum-writer Simon Callow tells Stephen Jewell about his fascination with two very different famous literary icons — and how they share one crucial trait.

Pippa Middleton begins the introduction to Celebrate, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".