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Book review: Nouns, verbs, etc. (selected poems) by Fiona Farrell

Fiona Farrell's new collection of poems

Powerhouse Pasifika poets Tusiata Avia and Karlo Mila

Poetry is a vehicle for empowerment and political protest

Book review: Love Orange by Natasha Randall

Love Orange reviewed by Sarah Pollok

Cocaine from the chemist: Helen Clark endorses controversial new book

The former PM and outspoken drug law reformer has lent her support to a bold new scheme.

Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking talks with Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey

Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking talks to Matthew McConaughey about politics, lockdown and life while promoting his new book ‘Greenlights’. Video / Newstalk ZB

Matthew McConaughey on his past, his future and that naked arrest

Times: The Oscar winner has gone rogue again, laying everything bare in his memoir.

Down South: A vast expedition across earthquake country

Bruce Ansley's new book takes him to the South Island in search of the Alpine Fault.

So long, Jack Reacher. Why Lee Child is handing over the series

Times: At the age of 65, Lee Child is hanging up his pen as his brother takes over.

Book review: Nothing Can Hurt You

The repercussions of a murder are at the core of this tale of intrigue.

Of self-discovery, sexy vampires and genre-less writing

New Zealand author Eileen Merriman on the books she plans to read

'I think it's time': Stan Walker opens up about abusive childhood

After surviving cancer, Stan Walker is ready to share harrowing details of his childhood.

A moment in time

The unforgettable phone call that inspired a novel.

'Novels not only thrill but are also a snapshot of society'

Crime author on the best of New Zealand writing

Martin Amis: The Mick Jagger of literature at 71

Amis candidly discusses love, paternity and his prickly relationship with his father.

Gillian Flynn takes her paranoia to television

New York Times: With Utopia, the best-selling novelist makes her debut as a TV showrunner.

'I leaked a JK Rowling secret, and all hell broke loose'

I got my hands on an advanced copy of her book. The next day, #RIPJKRowling was trending.