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David Duchovny has now had more hit novels than hit TV series. How did that happen?
Will the robot who can mimic Shakespeare make authors obsolete?
Times: It takes only seconds for the latest AI computers to write like the Bard.
Exposé of Qatar life won't help its World Cup image
The story behind Qatar's riches - and the lives of the ordinary people.
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A new memoir asks, what does it mean to be a woman in 2022?
Dakota Johnson slams 'psychotic' Fifty Shades franchise
The star who found fame from the raunchy films has spoken out.
SBW opens up on his faith, whānau and critics
SBW has copped more than his share of criticism along the way.
What's behind the shameful snubbing of JK Rowling?
Harry Potter saved the industry – why are publishers pretending Rowling doesn't exist?
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What's it like to survive a helicopter crash or an avalanche? A new memoir describes both.
'Nothing to lose': Amber Heard in talks to write tell-all book
The actress has a binder packed with notes from her therapist to use in the book.
Writer James Patterson would like to edit his 'white male racism' comments
Times: "Can you get a job? Yes. Is it harder? Yes. It's even harder for older writers."
Paula Morris: Māori writers meeting strong demand
On the wealth of Māori writers and their passionate readership.
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Mohammed Hassan on slam poetry and the most pressing global issues, and more.
Hinemoa Elder on wellbeing, writing and Millie - 'she's doing really well'
At 56, the psychiatrist, health researcher and author has found her place in the world.
Emma Appleton's twenties were grim. Now she's reliving them on screen
Times: New drama Everything I Know About Love tells the truth about youth - warts and all.
Witi Ihimaera honoured by his peers with latest accolade
The honour comes as the author marks 50 years since his first book, Pounamu, Pounamu.
Tara Moss: 'I wasn't really sure if I was disabled enough'
Author Tara Moss says she's learning from the disabled community
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Delicious new page-turners, including from the prodigiously talented Laurence Fearnley.
The bookshelf: Six supportive reads
If you are trying to better understand yourself and others, these books are useful.
Touring New Zealand, Edwardian style
Edited extract from Touring Edwardian New Zealand, by Paul Moon
Prince Harry's highly anticipated memoir delayed
Neither the prince nor his publisher has announced a release date.
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Would you read a picture book for grown-ups?
Whiti Hereaka's erotic, tragic love story wins Aotearoa's richest literary prize
'In te ao Māori, sex wasn't something we shied away from.'
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Tumble into Viking raids and the underworld with a winning poetry collection, and more.
Taste Tibet: recipes for comfort food that fuels the heart
Taste Tibet, by food writer Julie Kleeman and Tibetan cook Yeshi Jampa.
US teacher fired for reading Kiwi book sues for job back
Mississippi teacher Toby Price resorts to court action after dismissal decision upheld.
Whiti Hereaka takes top prize at Ockhams
Kurangaituku reimagines the story of Hatupatu from the view of the "monstrous" Birdwoman.
'Sex scenes are part of the story': Conversations with Friends gets the TV treatment
Times: The star on Sally Rooney's advice, intimacy co-ordinators and her big break.
Watch: Who will win the Ockham Book Awards tonight?
The most hyped category is fiction, with a $60,000 prize up for grabs.
'Crazy jealous and paranoid': Jennifer Grey lashes out at ex Johnny Depp
The actress, who was engaged to Depp for nine months, made the comments in her memoir.
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Poet Robert Sullivan turns to myth and history in a soaring new collection, and more.
'Drink this, you'll feel better': Is this how Marilyn Monroe really died?
A new doco finds Marilyn was not 'deliberately killed'. But one ex-investigator disagrees.
Fears Prince Harry has Camilla in his sights in forthcoming autobiography
Harry's autobiography is expected to reveal how he really feels about Camilla.