A Kiwi has been accused of covertly deleting thousands of words from the Oxford English Dictionary because of their foreign origins, and blaming previous editors.

A wistful biography of Escoffier leaves Nicky Pellegrino hungry and sad.

Kiwi-born Melbourne-based chef Ben Shewry, author of a new cookbook, impresses with his food philosophy.

Pippa Middleton begins the introduction to Celebrate, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin tells Stephen Jewell how he was able to revive the career of his popular hero, who’s still looking for the nearest pub.

The chardonnay-swilling, journal-writing Bridget Jones is to return in a third novel next year, her creator Helen Fielding has announced.

Pacey thriller takes you on a wild ride, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.

Some of the country's best-known people have shared their favourite places and fondest memories in a new book.

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker doesn't pull any punches in a personal account of the earthquakes that rocked his city.