LifestyleNZ authors congratulate Eleanor CattonSome of New Zealand's finest authors have congratulated Eleanor Catton on her Man Booker Prize success.16 Oct 04:13 AM
LifestyleKiwi 'over the moon' after literary winNew Zealander Eleanor Catton says she is "absolutely over the moon" after winning the prestigious Man Booker Prize in London this morning.16 Oct 02:10 AM
LifestyleCatton's full acceptance speechThank you. When I began writing The Luminaries, I was very much in the thrall of Lewis Hyde's wonderful book, The Gift, as I still am.15 Oct 10:18 PM
LifestyleEleanor Catton wins Man Booker Prize New Zealander Eleanor Catton has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize this morning. At 28, she becomes the youngest author to ever win the award.15 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleVerdict-day for NZ writerAt 9.45 this morning New Zealand writer Eleanor Catton could win the 50,000 Man Booker Prize for her epic historical novel The Luminaries.15 Oct 07:11 PM
TravelTravel book review: <I>NZ Cycle Trails</I>There's a lot about New Zealand that makes it a pretty dreadful place to ride a bike.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan Kiwi Catton beat bookies' Booker Prize odds?She might not be the bookies' favourite, but New Zealand author Eleanor Catton has been singled out as one of the likely winners of this year's Man Booker Prize.15 Oct 12:10 AM
LifestyleOld book's bizarre remediesFrom rubbing watercress on the gums to stuffing bread into the ear, there is a cure for virtually any ailment.14 Oct 10:45 PM
LifestyleBook review: New Bridget Jones totally misses the MarkThis Mr Darcy fan says Helen Fielding's latest offering is annoying and fails to offer any depth or relevance.14 Oct 02:00 AM
RetailPorn find closes major UK book siteA major British retailer has shut down its website after finding hardcore pornographic ebooks being sold through the company's online store.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandGuys' book tells the inside storyBryan and Jo Guy are about to bare their souls over the murder of their farmer son Scott, with the release this week of a heartfelt book.12 Oct 08:56 PM
LifestylePunters like Kiwi's Booker chancesLadbrokes and Paddy Power report that betting on the Man Booker Prize is at a record level with New Zealander Catton's novel <i>The Luminaries</i> sitting equal second favourite with most bookmakers.12 Oct 01:59 AM
LifestyleAlways look on the bright sideBill Bryson tells Stephen Jewell he is drawn to American subjects in his writing.11 Oct 11:38 PM
LifestyleThere's something about: Eleanor Catton, AuthorShe was born in Canada just 28 years ago. She wrote her first novel - a three-page job - at the age of 5.11 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleDr Ogden's casebookBrain expert Jenni Ogden was one of handful of specialists granted access to the most studied patient in medical history.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew Bridget Jones ripped to shreds by reviewers"Toe-curling, clunking disappointment": New Bridget Jones reviews are in, and they're not good.07 Oct 08:25 PM
LifestyleBook review: Tracing a civilisationSimon Schama's beginning is Egypt. But it is not the beginning of patriarchs and prophets.05 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHard-copy books live onSales of ebooks in New Zealand have exploded in the past six months, industry experts say, but the future of Kiwi books may lie with small, independent publishers.05 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleA storm of biblical proportionsIranian-American writer Reza Aslan’s latest release offers a fresh perspective on Jesus of Nazareth, writes Stephen Jewell.04 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestyleBook review: Becalmed in a time of great changeBritish writer Margaret Drabble is beloved by generations of readers, especially women.04 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuthor Tom Clancy dies aged 66Tom Clancy, whose high-tech, Cold War thrillers such as 'The Hunt for Red October' made him the most widely read military novelist of his time, has died.02 Oct 05:17 PM
Entertainment'I can't carry his s**t any more'Sharon Osbourne hurled a hot cup of coffee at husband Ozzy, pulled his hair and demanded a divorce after discovering his recent drink and drugs relapse.30 Sep 09:45 PM
LifestyleBridget Jones' shocking twistSpoiler alert for Bridget Jones fans and tissues at the ready...29 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandAuthor, 13, seeks to inspire the disabledMuskan Devta admits she sometimes talks too much. She also writes a lot and can often be found hunkered down with a good book at the library.29 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook review: Doctor SleepBring me all the Stephen King novels in the land. Yes, all of them. I know, I know. I'll build a new bookcase. I'll buy a bigger house.28 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'It's good to be slightly crazy'Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo talks to Jake Kerridge about his latest Harry Hole novel and his fascination with what makes ordinary people do evil things.28 Sep 05:00 PM
