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Cher can, and does, turn back time in new memoir
New York Times: Cher's new memoir explores her difficult childhood and fraught marriage.
Lorna Jane's top 5 health and wellness tips
Lorna Jane Clarkson shares her health and wellbeing non-negotiables.
Queen joked about Boris before death: 'At least I won’t have that idiot organising my funeral'
An author alleges she made the comment after accepting Boris Johnson’s resignation.
Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after criticism for 'stereotyping' indigenous Australians
The publisher has conceded that 'our publishing standards fell short on this occasion'.
Ask Rachel: I feel like I’ve missed out on adventurous sex. Is everyone having fun in bed?
Telegraph: Erotic fiction can set unrealistic expectations for real-life relationships.
'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
The woman behind steamy TV show 'Rivals' – and how I talked my way into her house
OPINION: A memorable encounter with the queen of bonkbusters, Jilly Cooper.
Gloriavale's banned children's books: fairy tales, literary classics on the list
Duncan Webb said the danger was that people would view Gloriavale as "quaint and silly".
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
Author hopes David Seymour reads her new book
Pākeha author Lorraine McLeod’s new book inspired by challenge from Tā Toby Curtis.
Sex, horses and stately homes: Bringing a naughty British romance to TV
NYT: How Jilly Cooper tweaked some details to adapt her 1988 book for the streaming age.
Honey Hireme-Smiler's book extract: Coming back, coming out
'So, you finally came out,’ they said. 'We've known for ages.'
Should we have kids? We asked America’s ‘baby decision coach’
Times: In your thirties, parenthood can feel like an unyielding dividing line.
Patricia Cornwell: My tough childhood, murder and Nicole Kidman
Times: Bestselling author’s gutsy female pathologist is finally arriving on screen.
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.
Finding London’s most distinctive shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods but these small and unique shops are extra special.
She was diagnosed with brain cancer, then wrote a rom-com about it
NYT: Author packs love, laughter and a harrowing real-life health ordeal into new book.
Society Insider: Sailor's new girlfriend; billionaire's Waiheke plans; Taika's health 'elitism'
Blair Tuke is off the market as his rich-list girlfriend joined his Barcelona cheer squad.
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
South Korea Han Kang’s Nobel Prize for literature a first for country
Author Han Kang is at her peak — with her ‘magnum opus’ arriving in January.
Secret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki Makaurau
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Real talk with Bree Tomasel
The ZM and Celebrity Treasure Island host talks about shocking her mum on social media and why writing her book was like getting gonorrhea. Video / Michael Craig
Independent bookstores celebrating despite tough retail environment
Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day recognises the pivotal community role of bookstores.
How much does it cost to hire a hitman? About the same as having an IVF baby
A new book looks at the dollar value placed on human life - and who gets to decide.
Rupert Everett: ‘Sex was thrilling. I didn’t mind who I had it with’
Times: The actor talks about Botox, sex and celebrity bust-ups.
Where to find NZ’s best country pubs
In the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.