I cannot fathom why short stories are not as widely read as they once were when the best of the contemporary work is so entertaining.

Rachael King clearly didn't exhaust her fascination for the queer Victorian penchant for "collecting" with her award-winning and much-admired debut novel, The Sound of Butterflies.

Whitcoulls and Borders are set to become the first book retailers in New Zealand to offer e-books.

As The Lovely Bones rattled its way back to his hometown, Peter Jackson sat down with Russell Baillie for a chat about the film.

Katharine McMahon's haphazard approach to writing has structured her successful career.

She's funny, she's had a boob job and she's just written a book that could see her thrown out of her church.

The last time I threw up I still shopped at Pumpkin Patch.

Film-maker Roger Donaldson has compiled a photographic scrapbook of Kiwi codger Burt Munro - and has his eyes on a biopic of Ed Hillary.

Kerri Jackson talks to the latest Kiwi chef making a name for herself on the world stage.

Give your loved ones a book for Christmas and they'll have a lasting gift everyone can share. Our reviewing team offers some tips for all ages and tastes.

Scary Kiwi kids' tale Under The Mountain is due in cinemas this week.

Spike Jonze has tested studio nerves with his big-screen adaptation of classic kids' book Where the Wild Things Are.

Jonathan Kellerman admits Alex Delaware is an idealised version of himself.

She's gone from being a pizza waitress to topping the charts in 30 countries and singing at Nelson Mandela's birthday concert.

Everybody has their favourite variation on this chocolate 'cake that's not a cake'.

Kiwi ultramarathoner Lisa Tamati, now 29 days into her 2,200km run the length of New Zealand, says her body is holding up well, despite early injury fears.

The Time Traveler's Wife is a movie about destiny, loss and love.

Matt Damon talks to about his roles in two upcoming releases - one as a player, and the other as a whistleblower.