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New book ‘a kind of satirical political pamphlet of poetry’

New book ‘a kind of satirical political pamphlet of poetry’

Former poet laureate David Eggleton, of Dunedin, holds a copy of his new book Mundungus Samizdat in front of a painting by his collaborator Alan Harold.

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Opening up the cupboards of history’s rural life

Katie Cooper finds people always have stories to tell about time in kitchens of their...

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Opening up the cupboards of history’s rural life

Having grown up on a small Gore farm, Dr Katie Cooper has an affinity for the rural lifestyle - so much so she has written a book tracing the history of NZ's rural kitchens from 1800-1940. She talks to Rebecca Fox.

Tekapo bookshop NZ’s best

Petronella’s founder Wilma van den Bosch celebrates with the 2024 Nielsen BookData NZ Bookshop of...

Tekapo bookshop NZ’s best

Petronella’s Bookstore in Lake Tekapo is closing its latest chapter with the most satisfying of endings.

A better type of breakup

Fifteen years ago, writer and journalist Sarah Catherall was devastated when her marriage ended.

Obituary: Edna O’Brien, writer

Obituary: Edna O’Brien, writer

Booker Prize winner Anne Enright once called fellow author Edna O’Brien "the first Irish woman ever to have sex".

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’Brook test stands out for wrong reasons

Sam Whitelock acknowledges the crowd after the Bledisloe Cup test at Forsyth Barr Stadium last...

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’Brook test stands out for wrong reasons

All Blacks great Sam Whitelock is the latest rugby player to release an autobiography. In this extract, he reflects on one of his early tests at Carisbrook.

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Forming ties through words

As an islander Mikaela Nyman loves the sea so Dunedin’s beaches are some of her favourite places....

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Forming ties through words

Peace, identity and belonging are the central themes of all Mikaela Nyman’s work no matter what language she is writing in.

They shall not pass

Jolly takes a break at his field hospital, Hermitage Santa Magdelana, Ebro Valley, Spain, 1938....

They shall not pass

A new book by Mark Derby tells the remarkable story of Cromwell-raised surgeon Doug Jolly.

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NZ art-making through a female lens

Author Kirsty Baker: "I really tried to choose artists that aren’t necessarily always the ones...

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NZ art-making through a female lens

Art historian, curator and writer Dr Kirsty Baker has shone the spotlight on art-making in NZ through 35 diverse female artists in her new book Sight Lines.

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New book tells story of pioneering war-time surgeon

Douglas Jolly (left) operates during the Spanish Civil War. The book he wrote after that...

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New book tells story of pioneering war-time surgeon

He is revered by military medics but few in Douglas Jolly’s hometown of Cromwell would recognise his name.

Novel interesting view of Victorian Dunedin

Novel interesting view of Victorian Dunedin

The house of the title is real, an Otago Peninsula property where the author of this historical novel once lived.

Obituary: Shirley Conran, author

Obituary: Shirley Conran, author

Dame Shirley Conran famously said that life was too short to stuff a mushroom, and the English designer, writer and entrepreneur packed plenty into her 91 years.

Dreaming of a happy retirement? Make a plan

Mother and daughter Di Murphy and Kristin Sutherland - creators of the online platform SMART...

Dreaming of a happy retirement? Make a plan

How much thought have you given to what retirement might look like and how you'll fill those freed-up days?

Mission fulfilled to publish brother’s poetry

The Rev Alofa Ta’asē Lale holds a copy of 'Polynation: A collection of poetry by Fa’afetai Ta...

Mission fulfilled to publish brother’s poetry

After her younger brother’s sudden death, a Dunedin woman made it her mission to share his poems with the world.

Obituary: Paul Auster, author

American Novelist and Film Director Paul Auster at his home in Brooklyn, New York. Photo: Getty...

Obituary: Paul Auster, author

Prolific US author Paul Auster was revered for his inventive writing for print and screen.

Obituary: master wordsmith won it all

Obituary: master wordsmith won it all

To call Sir Vincent O’Sullivan a writer would be selling his career very short. He was arguably the country’s foremost literary polymath.

‘Hugely excited’ about London party

Columba College teacher Samantha Montgomerie, who also writes children’s books, is going to...

‘Hugely excited’ about London party

A Dunedin author and secondary school teacher is "hugely excited" after being invited to rub shoulders with literary legends in London.

Obituary: Vernor Vinge, writer

Science Fiction author Vernor Vinge poses for a portrait on December 15, 2009 in San Diego,...

Obituary: Vernor Vinge, writer

Mathematics professor Vernor Vinge was well qualified to become one of the most respected writers of "hard" science fiction.

‘Unsung heroes’ have a story to tell

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) were once thought to enhance your social standing. ILLUSTRATION:...

‘Unsung heroes’ have a story to tell

The subtitle "The Stories that Make Our Gardens" describes this book well.

Books 'not going to be dumped at landfill'

A skip full of books near the site of the Invercargill Rotary book sale which took place over the...

Books 'not going to be dumped at landfill'

Books left in a skip after a second-hand book sale in Invercargill were not headed to the dump, organisers say.

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