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EntertainmentNZ's most prestigious book awards longlist announcedThere are 13 first-time authors in the longlist this year.27 Jan 04:00 PM
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EntertainmentBeyond Bridgerton: Binge these period dramas nextIf you've lost sleep bingeing on Bridgerton, here are 11 period dramas you will love, too.21 Jan 04:01 AM
EntertainmentDid you catch the clever relationship advice in Bridgerton?Romantic relationships are complex, but a foundation of friendship can help issues.15 Jan 10:57 PM
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LifestyleHow the hippies' search for enlightenment turned sourFor many counterculture travellers, the journey East ended in disillusionment and worse.03 Jan 11:28 PM
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PremiumPremiumLifestyleRupi Kaur on writing: "It spills out of you and it's very cathartic"The poet sensation sits down to discuss, among other things, her third collection.19 Dec 03:00 AM
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LifestyleTinker Tailor Soldier Spy author John le Carre dies at 89John le Carre, a spy turned novelist, was the preeminent writer of espionage fiction.13 Dec 09:26 PM
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KahuTrue tales: A new chapter in the history of Whangārei HeadsMore people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins' next gig: Thriller writerCollins on her thriller-writing plans: 'It's a summer gig.'09 Dec 06:01 AM
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EntertainmentDC Comics debut new gender fluid characterNewest addition to a small nonbinary group of superheroes in the DC Comic world.09 Dec 12:58 AM
EntertainmentRoald Dahl's family apologises for anti-Semitic remarksThe author notably referred to himself as anti-Semitic months before his death.06 Dec 09:10 PM
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WorldNiece says 'criminal, cruel and traitorous' Trump belongs in prison"If anybody deserves to be prosecuted and tried, it's Donald," niece Mary Trump says.04 Dec 11:16 PM
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