Books

SUBSCRIBER

Closure of libraries over Xmas-New Year rankles

Wakari resident Suzanne Middleton stands outside the South Dunedin Community Pop-up Library,...

SUBSCRIBER

Closure of libraries over Xmas-New Year rankles

Dunedin people who "cannot afford a Cromwell crib" to spend their holidays at have been left high and dry with the closure of the city’s public libraries, a concerned resident says.

North & South magazine stops press

The magazine was launched in 1986 by Warwick Roger and Robyn Langwell. Photo: PHOTO / RNZ Mediawatch

North & South magazine stops press

Long-running New Zealand current affairs magazine North & South will stop printing for the time being.

Jamie Oliver pulls 'insensitive' children's book from sale

Jamie Oliver signs copies of his book 'Billy and the Epic Escape' during a visit to Great...

Jamie Oliver pulls 'insensitive' children's book from sale

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has withdrawn his latest children's book from sale after criticism it stereotyped members of Australia's Indigenous community.

First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency

Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected as the recipient of the 2024...

First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency

Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected for a writers’ residency in Dunedin.

SUBSCRIBER

Like Suzie Miller in Prima Facie, New Zealand author Claire Baylis is also seeking to highlight the issues facing sexual violence cases in the justice system but from the angle of a jury rather than the complainant.

Celebrating UK food

Rick Stein’s television series and book Food Stories is aimed at celebrating the great food they have in the United Kingdom and what the British love to eat today.

Reminder of rural roots

Is Matt Chisholm a sort of New Zealand version of Jeremy Clarkson?

Hunting the good life

Waitaki Valley farmer and artist Emma Nowell, pictured with Lucy, has written and illustrated a...

Hunting the good life

Meet Punter the Hunter.

Poet Fleur Adcock dies at 90

Poet Fleur Adcock dies at 90

Fleur Adcock, one of New Zealand's finest poets, has died at the age of 90.

Obituary: Jill Schary Robinson, writer

As the daughter of Dore Schary; the head of MGM in the '50s; Jill Robinson had special status...

Obituary: Jill Schary Robinson, writer

Steeped in the essence of Hollywood, writer Jill Schary Robinson told many tales of movie making’s golden era.

Towards the light

Towards the light

Joy Cowley launched a new book of rhymes and nonsense in Dunedin at the weekend. The renowned children’s author gives Bruce Munro some revealing words of wisdom about living in shadow and light.

Ko te reo kia rere

The Weekend Mix’s new poetry editor, Jessica Hinerangi T.C. Photo: supplied

Ko te reo kia rere

The Weekend Mix’s new poetry editor, Jessica Hinerangi T.C., has taken on the role in the middle of Mahuru Māori, the annual celebration of the language.

A prisoner of his past

While writing about the groundbreaking Cromwell-born battlefield surgeon Doug Jolly for a new book, historian Mark Derby came across the extraordinary tale of Dunedin-born William Macdonald - bank robber, commando and diplomat.

Waka jumper and mahi added to Oxford English Dictionary

The Green Party is currently deciding whether to use the waka jumping legislation on its former...

Waka jumper and mahi added to Oxford English Dictionary

The term "waka jumper" has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

SUBSCRIBER

Returning to creative writing

Sherry Zhang is making the most of the New Zealand Young Writers’ residency at the Robert Lord...

SUBSCRIBER

Returning to creative writing

The New Zealand Young Writers Fest is being held in Dunedin this weekend, showcasing the next generation of writers of all genres.

Obituary: Francine Pascal, writer

Books speak eloquently about their owners. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Obituary: Francine Pascal, writer

For millions of teenage readers, Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High books were literature.

SUBSCRIBER

In her own skin

Emily Perkins enjoys mixing up writing with collaborative drama and screen projects. Photo: supplied

SUBSCRIBER

In her own skin

Award-winning New Zealand author Emily Perkins will visit the South this month to help launch the Queenstown Writers Festival programme.

Obituary: Evan Wright, writer

Writer/executive producer Evan Wright of Generation Kill speaks in 2008. Photo: Getty Images

Obituary: Evan Wright, writer

On the edge author and journalist Evan Wright did not do things by halves.

Towards an authentic reo Māori

Your computer won’t be heading off for a walk, if Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell can help it.

SUBSCRIBER

Fresh perspective on an ordinary life

Anna Blackman (left) and Kirstie Ross with Janet Frame ephemera. Photo: Gregor Richardson

SUBSCRIBER

Fresh perspective on an ordinary life

Last night it was announced writer Janet Frame’s papers will be inscribed in the Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand register. To celebrate the honour and what would have been Frame’s...

Search form

Search form