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Emma Hislop on her latest book: 'The word Ruin can be an end, but can also have potential'

Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) is a Taranaki-based writer.

Eighth Paekākāriki booklet released

The booklet focuses on past people linked with Paekākāriki.

Ten films, 10 novels to celebrate Pride Month

Here are top 10 essential LGBT-themed novels to read, and films to watch.

'There will always be rumours': Melanie Hamrick on dating Mick Jagger

Times: The 36-year-old ex-ballet dancer on her new book and life with a rock legend.

'Colossally gifted writer': Remembering Cormac McCarthy, novelist of a darker America

New York Times: McCarthy's books explore a bleak world of violence and outsiders.

Lauded author of No Country for Old Men, The Road, dies

His literary themes were often bleak and violent.

'Excellently executed': Famous Agatha Christie whodunnit comes to Shambles Theatre

A killer is in their midst. Will they strike again?

Māori author’s book about stolen Taranaki carvings wins major Australasian prize

A book about five carved tōtara panels that were smuggled out of NZ has won a top prize.

Vanda Symon: 'I stayed and sullied Dunedin with dead bodies'

Setting is hugely important - physical, weather, social and political - for Vanda Symon

The historian with a wineglass in the Devonport Library - Steve Braunias and the shocking 20-year grudge

"I wanted honour satisfied."

Local Focus: Out in Booktown

Diversity comes out at Featherston's annual book event.

Māori writers well represented at book awards

Brianne Te Paa is a finalist in two separate award categories.

Hard to Find Books will survive 'but it won’t be easy'

Warwick Jordan says Kiwis should continue to experience the magic of second-hand books.

Joe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin Amis

Columnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.

'Grip of psychosis': Raurimu gunman reveals mental torment before killing six

Steve Anderson killed six people with his Dad's shotgun as they sat down for breakfast.

‘An incredible privilege:’ Legend of Okatia told in new book and music

A local kaumātua played a part in the retelling of a local legend.

Poem penned for Joe Biden's inauguration banned by US school

A Florida school banned the Youth Poet Laureate's work after one parent complained.

Bilingual children’s book retells legend of Manawatū Gorge’s creation

The Legend of Okatia brings new eyes to the classic Maori tale.