EntertainmentAmazing feats of forgotten hero of the iceAmerican author David Roberts is seeking to resurrect the achievements of a much lesser known explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson.01 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBook Review: New Finnish GrammarThe premise of <i>New Finnish Grammar</i> is inspired: a wounded soldier is found by a German crew on the quay at Trieste in September, 1943. He has no identification on him, no memory whatsoever and, crucially, no language.31 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestylePeta's intimate investiturePeta Mathias may wear a medal on her chest but the vibrant author, chef and television presenter still doesn't cast a shadow on her mum.29 Jan 11:20 PM
LifestyleInvestiture ceremony for Peta Mathias todayAn investiture ceremony for author, chef and television presenter Peta Mathias will be held at Government House in Auckland today.29 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandWhy we can't shelve the librariesThey installed a new self-checkout machine at my local library. It happened in October but I noticed it only a few weeks ago.29 Jan 04:30 PM
CyclingArmstrong bio readers want money backDisgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a class-action lawsuit from readers of his autobiography who want their money back after his doping confession.24 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandA close shave with AgassiKiwi tennis fans will be able to meet one of the sport's greatest players - Andre Agassi - in Auckland tomorrow.22 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleJessica Alba pens wholesome parenting bookJessica Alba can add writer to her resume after penning a book offering parenting, life and style advice to help promote "honest living'' among her fans.21 Jan 08:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Civilisation - Twenty Places On The Edge Of The WorldSteve Braunias' collection of travel essays on 'places no one went to' is pure gold.18 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Travels with EpicurusIf you really want to know about Epicurus, this isn't the book.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBook Depository says sorry after delaysThe Book Depository has apologised to its New Zealand customers for "unacceptable" delays that saw many receive orders only days before Christmas.15 Jan 08:57 PM
LifestyleCult dating book's makeoverThe book that had 1990s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker15 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleBooks: Food for thoughtRecipes from around the world never fail to entrance, whether you are a keen home cook or prefer to pore over the beautiful photos.12 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleFifty Shades: The musical<i>50 Shades! The Musical</i>, which provides a satirical twist on the best-selling novels, has already enjoyed a hit run at Chicago's Apollo Theatre.11 Jan 01:30 AM
OpinionDominic CorryBlog: Adapting the unfilmable Life of PiFilm blogger Dominic Corry talks to Life of Pi screenwriter David Magee about adapting an "unfilmable" book for the screen.06 Jan 08:45 PM
LifestyleThe chef recommends...It may be a better guide to eating out than how busy the restaurant is - where do our top chefs choose to go for a meal?06 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleFlavours of an ancient city (+recipes)A new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi unites their culinary memories from their shared historic home city of Jerusalem.04 Jan 09:00 PM
