
From Emily Bronte to Keri Hulme: The strange life of a literary one-hit wonder
When Booker Prize winner Keri Hulme died last week, she joined an intriguing club.
When Booker Prize winner Keri Hulme died last week, she joined an intriguing club.
Is the sacred cow of Kiwi baking all its cracked up to be?
Alan Samson's hippie adventure led to an unusual Christmas Day.
In an extract from her new essay collection, Lana Lopesi refashions material culture.
The revered author died from complications from Parkinson's disease.
Times: The queen of bedtime stories is adored by millions of children.
An edited extract from Ray Ching: New Zealand bird paintings
A book to open at random for those who are different
Good news glimmers for young artists. Paula Morris explains.
"The wonder of this world enables all artifice to collapse."
A global land art project a quarter of a century in the making
Poet Himali McInnes is lured by fiction despite intentions to read non-fiction
The rights and wrongs about writing about another country - even if you are an expat.
Diversity in children's books is vital, writes Ataria Sharman
Give the gift of exquisite reading this festive season.
A round up of Canvas reviewers' picks of 2021
Why we search for pure escapism in our holiday reading
A fascinating new book uses Auckland landscapes to reveal histories we don't always know.
NZ's 'Wild Twins' share epic stories and tips for breaking out of your comfort zone.
These addictive novels will see you while away the indoor hours in a very happy way.
A book challenging traditional notions of sex, gender and literature.
Steve Braunias spent six years tracking down New Zealand's music makers
While flying to Canada is off the cards, there's still plenty to read, taste and watch.
Christchurch mum of three Annie Andersen had to learn to "walk with grief".
A look into the mystery behind a multibillionaire whose life lacks public detail
Books new and old feature in Nicole Miller's top reading for the moment.
Times: He was the poster boy for atheism but has cancel culture finally clipped his wings?
Spike Lee as seen by his brother in new book.
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".