She’s modern pop’s greatest provocateur; he’s the last of the old-school crooners. But Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have much in common, finds Craig McLean. He talks to the pair about their fast friendship and musical freedom.

Last year Craig Bullock brought us a book hailing the canine heroes and victims of Christchurch’s earthquakes. Now it’s the turn of the felines.

Enduring love for Agatha Christie sees British thriller writer Sophie Hannah add to the famous detective cases. She talks to Stephen Jewell.

Meet fashion’s newest stars.

The following designers are making waves not only for their collections but also for their level-headed approach to running a fashion label with real potential.

Society must not forget Henry VIII was a child abuser and wife killer, author Philippa Gregory tells Stephen Jewell.

Liane Moriarty’s latest novel is a darkly comedic tale about a trivia night death, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Lena Dunham reinvented the oversharing style on her hit show, Girls. What will her first book do? Meghan Daum meets TV’s hottest property and talks psychotherapy, sisterhood and why she can’t keep a secret.