EntertainmentShort takes: sci-fi and fantasy booksAnnabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAll Blacks urged to take poet on tourOrganisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBooks: Graeme Lay, Stephen King and Meg Howrey reviewedFletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoys fall further behind girls in schoolPrimary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMy bookshelf: Elizabeth KostovaIn town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrigger warning: Novel dropped from studyFirst ever erotic novel written in English has proved too much for modern-day students.14 Aug 08:28 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: teen readsShort takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: kids' chapter booksShort takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The pipes are callingThe City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: War novel charts rise of the machinesBrian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The Traitor and the ThiefBrilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOtago author takes top prize in book awardsNZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.14 Aug 08:20 AM
LifestyleLee Suckling: You're reading books wrongLove watching multiple shows at once on Netflix? Here's how to do the same with books.10 Aug 10:05 PM
BusinessMacca's to serve Happy Meals with booksWould you like fries and a book with that?05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCan second-hand book shops survive?David Herkt talks to those who are keeping the love alive.04 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand literary stars honouredThree of the country's top writers honoured by PM say there are many more tales to be told03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand's favourite books revealedJ K Rowling's seven book series heads Whitcoulls list of the nation's top 100 books.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Grim tragedy in a small West Coast townNeighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.30 Jul 06:50 AM
EntertainmentPlaywright Victor Rodger on his best booksPlaywright Victor Rodger might not have his own bookshelf, but books are always with him.30 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandMeet Thomas's new teacher: A dogDogs are helping children to learn to read - because they're not judgmental.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEternally inspiringThe Middle-earth saga continues for Tolkien artist Alan Lee, he tells Stephen Jewell.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrucial evidence almost missed in Lundy caseBook describes how brain tissue on killer's shirt was nearly discounted by police.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost 400,000 Kiwis are not reading booksA survey found a large number of Kiwi adults don't enjoy or have time to read.28 Jul 09:34 AM
EntertainmentWild about....booksIf you like Planet Earth II you might also like these books.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe woman who read Auckland visits PapatoetoeOn a quest to visit every library in Auckland, Janet McAllister visits Papatoetoe.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCookbook at the top of its gameNever judge a book by its cover doesn't apply at awards to find NZ's best-looking books.20 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTwo new Harry Potter books on the wayBackground books will tie in with the British Library's A History of Magic exhibition.19 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentAuthor likes to tell it like it isAuthor turned film writer Patrick Ness likes to tell it as it is, writes Dionne Christian.16 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleMan mistakenly reads Harry Potter fanficiton'There's no sex in Harry Potter': Potter fan shares hilarious conversation with friend.13 Jul 09:49 PM
EntertainmentJK Rowling reveals 'lost' manuscriptThe Harry Potter author reveals that the "book" now hangs in her closet.11 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentThe doodle that became the cat's whiskersMeet the Hamilton author and illustrator whose first book marks a first for New Zealand.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStory book endings for children's authorsTwo authors and an artist nominated in the NZ children's book awards discuss their work.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe woman who read Auckland goes westJanet McAllister continues her quest to visit every one of Auckland Council's libraries.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter in concert was musical magicThe APO did a stellar job of bringing the magic of Harry Potter alive.03 Jul 03:00 AM
