Judges reveal prizewinners
The winners of the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival have been announced.
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The dance of two artists
The dance of two artists
For two Dunedin creatives, working together on a new book helped them navigate some tough times. Rebecca Fox talks to Lynley Edmeades and Saskia Leek.
New poetry book a ‘journey’ through the country
New poetry book a ‘journey’ through the country
Robert Sullivan describes his latest book Tunui/Comet as a hikoi, a journey, through Aotearoa. He reveals the inspiration for his poetry and what drew him to Oamaru.
Award provides novel approach
Award provides novel approach
After publishing an impressive range of books for early learners, a Dunedin author has won an award which will help her take the leap into her first novel.
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Books are fast piling up for this year’s Bookarama.
Last-century Maori writing published
Last-century Maori writing published
A work by a Dunedin indigenous-led education and publishing initiative Kei te pai press is featuring in a contemporary Maori art exhibition in Wellington.
Striding out into the world
Striding out into the world
Chris Long grew up with his family at Gorge River, on the rugged South Westland coast, two days’ hike from the nearest road. Since leaving home at 17, Chris has explored the world.
Adventurous nature forged on the Coast
Adventurous nature forged on the Coast
This is the third book to emerge in recent years from Gorge River, South Westland, population four.
Off patrol, Campus Watch member puts pen to paper
Off patrol, Campus Watch member puts pen to paper
If you see Campus Watch team member Steve Crosland scribbling in a notebook during a shift, it does not necessarily follow that he is taking notes about a student escapade.
History of helping refugees spurs search
History of helping refugees spurs search
More than 80 years before the current crisis in Ukraine, children in Dunedin as young as 5 did their part to help people in war-torn Europe.
Sharing love of food and art
Sharing love of food and art
For anyone with plans to get away for Easter or even just go on an adventure for a day, these recipes by Sophie Hansen are a great option to keep everyone fed and happy.
Running on air
Running on air
Dunedin’s gold medal-winning athlete Yvette Williams was a true trailblazer who, until now, has not had her story fully told. Bruce Munro talks to gold medal gymnast and author Angela Walker about being given access to Williams’ personal diaries.
Poetry round-up
Poetry round-up
Hamesh Wyatt reviews recently published works of poetry.
Capturing Katherine Mansfield
Win for Dunedin playwright
When Emily Duncan won one of the top awards at the Adam Foundation New Zealand Play Awards, she was as relieved as she was elated.
Silverview
Silverview
This book, found by John Le Carre's son following the renowned author's death, pokes scathing ridicule at the secret (but so important) lives and methods of Britain's men and women working for MI5 and MI6.
The Paper Lantern
The Paper Lantern
This is a laconic, melancholic account of the first Covid-19 lockdown in Britain 2020, from the point of view of an unnamed, young middle-aged poet, living in a small market town in middle England.
The Nutmeg’s Curse
The Nutmeg’s Curse
In erudite, pointed fashion Amitav Ghosh makes claims and challenges you to re-evaluate your own assumptions about history, politics and the Earth.
One walker’s personal take on Te Araroa
One walker’s personal take on Te Araroa
Otago Regional Councillor Bryan Scott joins the growing list of Te Araroa Trail walkers turning their experiences into a book.
Time is right for Sri Lankan spice
Time is right for Sri Lankan spice
As the weather cools, leading to more indoor time it is the perfect time to explore a different cuisine.
Books galore filling the store
Books galore filling the store
Books are piling so high in storage for the Regent Book Sale organisers reckon it is starting to look like the New York skyline.