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There is something irresistible about reading another person's diaries

The very first page of writing is inscribed 'Diary: For Myself and No Other'.

A menagerie of poets

A new poetry anthology celebrates the sheer breadth, and love for, the art form.

Author Hannah Bent explored the 'darker' side of life in new novel

Author Hannah Bent on her new novel, When Things Are Alive They Hum.

How much Val Kilmer is too much?

Married reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie review Val.

Taonga: Charlotte Feehan

Leaving Melbourne was the best decision I've ever made.

Reviewed: "Finger" food southside in the Hokianga at Boatshed Cafe

A Rāwene institution gives shelter from the storm.

Coming Home in the Dark: The true story behind Owen Marshall's harrowing tale

Master storyteller Owen Marshall on his chilling tale that's about to hit the big screen.

Harold Hillman: The Empathy doctor on Jacinda Ardern v Trump and the human side of leadership

Jacinda has it. Donald doesn't. What's the characteristic Harold Hillman is talking about?

The show's not over: The battle for Prince's fortune

Who will gain control of a legendary vault said to hundreds of hours of unreleased music?

Soundtrack to My Life: Brianna Fruean, Pacifica Climate Activist

Pacific Climate Warrior Brianna Fruean picks the tracks that mean the most to her.

Writing to savour

Former tech entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury on his transition to crime writer

Sexy with a chance of meatballs: Where to eat this weekend

Looking for somewhere to eat this weekend? Meet the best meatball in Auckland.

Steve Braunias examines a brief history of filth

Whatever happened to John Thomas and Lady Jane?

A nuclear apocalypse-turned-desert island fantasy

Kate Sawyer's debut novel segues from the dystopian to something entirely more romantic.

Taonga: The princess and the pou

The guardian spirit watching over Te Hana's Te Ao Mārama marae.

'Unidentified work of genius found behind publisher's radiator'

How David Hill's unpublished first novel led to his change of genre

Revenge is "just hate in a nicer suit"

S.A. Cosby's new crime novel packs punch and pulp.

'Opening your marriage? It's not a good idea': Meet the woman who inspired Sex/Life

Netflix hit Sex/Life is based on the true story of author and psychologist BB Easton.