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Home & GardenJuly 16

Inspiring designs shed light on NZ natives

At first glance, Let’s Go Native looks like another book on the merits of native plants. But it so much more than that.
Inspiring designs shed light on NZ natives
Inspiring designs shed light on NZ natives
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DunedinJune 26

Scathing attack on inquiry into mosque shootings

The mosque shooter, who moved to Dunedin 18 months before his terrorist attack, was on an inevitable path to destruction, the authors of a new book say.
Scathing attack on inquiry into mosque shootings
Scathing attack on inquiry into mosque shootings
SouthlandJune 20

Invercargill dad sets sights on book record

When Michael Cockroft answers a question, sends a message or orders food, he has to do it a little differently from other Invercargill fathers - entirely with his eyes.
Invercargill dad sets sights on book record
Invercargill dad sets sights on book record
DunedinJune 15

Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’

A local mother has skipped trips to the city centre in favour of the new South Dunedin library facilities thanks to all the toys available.
Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’
Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’
SouthlandJune 11

‘Dawn Raid’ author launches second book

The ripple effects of writing a book for children and young adults have been very satisfying, a Riverton author says.
‘Dawn Raid’ author launches second book
‘Dawn Raid’ author launches second book
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WānakaMay 22

Whodunnit and where do pets go when they die?

Jessica Howland Kany’s latest book, Parrot Heaven, is a product made by Wānaka people for Wānaka people, exploring themes of running, injury and the animal afterlife. 
Whodunnit and where do pets go when they die?
Whodunnit and where do pets go when they die?
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SouthlandMay 15

Book brings to life the tales of death in the South

Local author and historian Lloyd Esler has written a new book centred on graves in Southland and the stories behind them.
Book brings to life the tales of death in the South
Book brings to life the tales of death in the South
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The MixMay 15

Taking the plunge

Learning te reo Māori has opened profound new possibilities for story-telling, Witi Ihimaera Smiler tells Tom McKinlay. But it is a proficiency hard won.
Taking the plunge
Taking the plunge
WorldMay 12

Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.
Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards
Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards
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The MixMay 8

The daddy of all dilemmas

What drives us to bring children into a troubled world, and who decides, Emma Neale asks in her new novel.
The daddy of all dilemmas
The daddy of all dilemmas
Central OtagoApril 30

Short story competition open for old and young alike

Words and their power were central to a short story competition being sponsored by a Central Otago law firm.
EntertainmentApril 26

Obituary: James Sallis, writer

Writer James Sallis turned his hand to many trades.
Obituary: James Sallis, writer
Obituary: James Sallis, writer
EntertainmentMarch 18

Christchurch writer 'stunned' after Meghan Markle shoutout

A book of poems about motherhood has been dog-eared and shared by Meghan Markle on her social media.
Christchurch writer 'stunned' after Meghan Markle shoutout
Christchurch writer 'stunned' after Meghan Markle shoutout
DunedinMarch 10

Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event

Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will be visiting Dunedin next month as part of a tour for her memoir A Different Kind of Power.
Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event
Ardern, Robertson to share stage at Dunedin book event
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QueenstownMarch 6

Surprise literary selection

Queenstown author Peta Carey is preparing to eat her hat.
Surprise literary selection
Surprise literary selection
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EntertainmentFebruary 25

‘See [if] he’ll crack’: Dukes turns up heat

Media attention is running hot on a Dunedin author’s first novel due to its reference to past bullying and abuse at Otago Boys’ High School, but the work of fiction is a lot more than "digging over the entrails of boys’ schools in the 1990s", Breton Dukes tells Rebecca Fox.
‘See [if] he’ll crack’: Dukes turns up heat
‘See [if] he’ll crack’: Dukes turns up heat
EntertainmentFebruary 20

Obituary: Joanna Trollope, author

Novelist Joanna Trollope’s books charted domestic and romantic travails in well-heeled rural England.
Obituary: Joanna Trollope, author
Obituary: Joanna Trollope, author
DunedinFebruary 17

Towering presence at Regent Book Sale

If you missed your chance to pick up one of over 30 copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code at the Regent Theatre Book Sale last year, rest-assured you will have your chance this weekend.
Towering presence at Regent Book Sale
Towering presence at Regent Book Sale
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DunedinFebruary 3

Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.
Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
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DunedinJanuary 21

Playwright ‘blown away’ to be chosen for workshop

Burnout is nature’s way of saying you are going through the motions of your work but your passion for it has left the building.
Playwright ‘blown away’ to be chosen for workshop
Playwright ‘blown away’ to be chosen for workshop
EntertainmentJanuary 20

Intimate exploration of life and legacy

Part of what made Patti Smith’s 2010 National Book Award winning Just Kids so captivating was stumbling across all the familiar faces throughout its pages, writes Tim Scott.
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
AustraliaJanuary 13

Festival director quits as writers, including Ardern, drop out

The director of an embattled writers festival has quit after a Palestinian-Australian academic was barred from appearing by the board, triggering a boycott of 100 authors.
Festival director quits as writers, including Ardern, drop out
Festival director quits as writers, including Ardern, drop out
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Life & StyleDecember 26

Pondering existential questions

Subeditor and avid reader Samantha Powell shares her book-worm highlights of the year.
Pondering existential questions
Pondering existential questions
WānakaDecember 13

Author’s love of war history leads to novels

A Wānaka author is set to release the first of a three-part book series after four years of crafting.
Author’s love of war history leads to novels
Author’s love of war history leads to novels
SouthlandDecember 5

H & J’s book tops list

A commemorative book on H & J Smiths has jumped to No 1 on the national Paper Plus Top 20 best selling books chart despite only being sold in the South.
H & J’s book tops list
H & J’s book tops list