The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Poetry, fiction and non-fiction reads for the weekend.
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How Colleen Hoover rose to rule the bestseller list
New York Times: She's sold more than 20 million books. And she's done it her way.
Richard E. Grant: being ignored by Nicole Kidman, a weekend with King Charles III
Richard E. Grant delivers "glittering morsels of gossip"
'Panic around me': Kiwi Drag Race winner caught in shock US shoot-out
The entertainer's dream trip to the US took a scary turn.
The love of two wheels: Motorcycle fans tell all
Ken Downie finds out what lies behind the passion for motorcycles.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Kelly Ana Morey talks to Catherine Chidgey about her new rural-set novel.
Steve Irwin's son unveils new project to honour him
Aussie icon Steve Irwin's son has made an announcement in honour of his father's passion.
Author saves best for last as writing and publishing career comes to an end
David McGill's releases final book in series, and announces end of book writing career.
NZ's secretive role in Five Eyes spy alliance laid bare in new book
Book lifts the lid on what the mammoth NSA really thinks about New Zealand spies.
How long does it take to fix a marriage? Give the Gottmans 7 days
New York Times: After decades of research, the real-life couple say they know what works.
Meghan's biggest betrayal exposed
Startling new claims have been made about the Duchess of Sussex's true intentions.
Harry and Meghan want to 'stall' Netflix docuseries release
The couple are reportedly pushing for edits in the show.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Max Hastings describes Operation Zapata, Cuban Missile Crisis' precursor.
Boozing, bonking, royalty and me: The mad life of Susannah Constantine
Times: The former What Not to Wear presenter on her affluent but bonkers life so far.
New book reveals details of Anthony Bourdain's final days
Biography reveals a series of alleged text messages and the chef's search history.
'He realised what he had become': The last, painful days of Anthony Bourdain
NY Times: An unauthorised biography reveals raw details of the TV star's life and death.
South Auckland sanctuary: Why Pukekohe is the perfect spot
Beaches nearby and a friendly community tick the boxes for this Kiwi novelist.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Mel C talks to Eleanor Black, quick questions with poet laureate Chris Tse.
Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel dies at 70
Mantel died 'suddenly yet peacefully', surrounded by close family and friends.
"The prevalent view is of the repressed, oppressed Arab woman, as if mini skirts mean freedom"
Wellington-born, Beirut-based correspondent Rania Abouzeid reports from the front line.
Something for nothing: Mapping the rise of the 'little library' movement
"There's no profit, no ulterior motive. It's something purely altruistic."
The heroine trap: How society still puts women back in their place
Five quick questions with Canterbury University historian Professor Katie Pickles.
Opinion: How to be a man in the age of gender equality
Financial Times: There are now two kinds of men, writes Simon Kuper.
Story behind new book helping Kiwi kids process grief
Cloe Willetts reveals the inspiration behind her new children's book about grief and loss.
Melanie Chisholm: How I survived Spicemania
Times: 'I would be the best I could possibly be in every way. It would nearly kill me.'
The Kiwi crime writer snatched up by Disney: 'I embraced being completely broke'
Listen: Best-selling author JP Pomare talks money with Liam Dann.
'Biggest part of my life': The impact of living next to a giant billboard of Dan Carter
In an extract from his new book, Greg Bruce explores his relationship with the rugby star.
White wash? New claims on what the Treaty of Waitangi really meant
British sovereignty and Maori self-government were supposed to co-exist, says author.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Plus Owen Marshall answers 5 Quick Questions.
Popular author Anh Do's books banned in US schools
A public school district in America banned the books, inspiring children to take action.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Tragedy and trauma are at the core of Lauren Roche's debut novel.
Battle royal: The moment Diana confronted Camilla over Prince Charles affair
In one night Camilla Parker-Bowles dealt a hammer blow to Diana's marriage to Charles.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
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Bullied, bullying and bystanders: Tips for teens and parents
How to put your hand up, if you're the bullied or the bystander.