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The love of two wheels: Motorcycle fans tell all

Ken Downie finds out what lies behind the passion for motorcycles.

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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.

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Max Hastings describes Operation Zapata, Cuban Missile Crisis' precursor.

The heroine trap: How society still puts women back in their place

Five quick questions with Canterbury University historian Professor Katie Pickles.

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.

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'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.

Popular author Anh Do's books banned in US schools

A public school district in America banned the books, inspiring children to take action.

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Tragedy and trauma are at the core of Lauren Roche's debut novel.