New ZealandSuspect 'a bully who went mental'The one-armed man touted as a new suspect in the murder of two Swedish tourists was feared to have killed two other people, the Herald has been told.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow to pick your cooks' bookThe superstar cookery writers of Britain have had a stellar year with Jamie, Nigel, Nigella, Hugh and Gordon all popping out a new book (and, naturally, the telly show coming to a screen soon).18 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandNew suspect in Swedes' murdersA psychopath confessed to the murder of two young Swedish tourists for which David Tamihere spent 21 years in jail, says a new book due for release on Friday.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiplomatic wives' talesWhen plans to slash $25 million from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's budget emerged early last year, Joanna Woods' book Diplomatic Ladies suddenly became a lot more topical.17 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Elliot Erwitt1. Of all the high-profile people you've photographed, who least resembles the popular perception of them?17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Big New Yorker Book Of DogsThe Big New Yorker Book Of Dogs is big all right: 21cm x 28cm and 395 pages, with a generous smattering of those gloriously sly and sardonic New Yorker cartoons. The content is generally serious in tone.14 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Elephant Keepers' ChildrenPeter, the 14-year-old narrator, plus elder brother Hans, the handsome horse-tickler, and sister Tilte, the obsessive reader of other people's diaries, realise their parents have vanished. Ostensibly, Mum and Dad are on holiday in the Canaries.14 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleNikki Gemmel's notes on lifeNikki Gemmell, author of <i>The Bride Stripped Bare</i>, is famous for her lyrical honesty and for saying those things other women think but dare not say. She's penned her thoughts in newspaper columns which have compiled in her her book, <i>Honestly: Notes on Life</i>, published by HarperCollins.13 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleUnearthing our historyThere used to be a time when if our daughters were proving really difficult to settle for the evening, we would ignore advice in parenting books, make beds on the couch and allow them to watch our favourite TV programme with us: Time Team09 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMemorial held for 'storyteller' Bryce CourtenayIt may have been his words that lured millions of adoring fans, but it was Bryce Courtenay's warm hugs and kisses that touched the hearts of his closest friends.06 Dec 01:35 AM
LifestyleBest books - an epic Christmas listBooks editor Linda Herrick and her reviewers select the best for all ages and interests05 Dec 11:35 PM
LifestyleFifty Shades among best books of the year<i>Fifty Shades Of Grey</i>, the bestselling sensation by EL James, has been named one of the books of the year at a literary awards ceremony.05 Dec 09:55 PM
TravelBest of travel writingWhether you're an armchair traveller or frequent flyer, this summer pick up a paperback or download an e-book and read the best of contemporary travel writing.03 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ literature: Gaps in the storyAt 2kg, the Anthology of New Zealand Literature is a contender for the heavyweight publication of the year.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll Blacks cook up a stormFor most fans the relationship between rugby and food has begun and ended with a pie and chips at the game. For the fancier eaters, those usually seated on halfway, there might be a stadium burger on the menu instead.28 Nov 12:55 AM
EntertainmentNZ 'perfect' spot for Tolkien's creationsArriving back in New Zealand feels like landing in Middle-earth for Royd Tolkien.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi accused of culling dictionary entriesA Kiwi has been accused of covertly deleting thousands of words from the Oxford English Dictionary because of their foreign origins, and blaming previous editors.27 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleFacts with a side of fantasyA wistful biography of Escoffier leaves Nicky Pellegrino hungry and sad.25 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSaving the planet, one ingredient at a timeKiwi-born Melbourne-based chef Ben Shewry, author of a new cookbook, impresses with his food philosophy.22 Nov 10:00 PM
