The Ōtepoti-based theatre producer, director and writer on attending a book festival while covered in blood, why the Edmonds Cookery Book is overrated and more.

'Another Christmas come and gone. Money spent. Liquor consumed.'

Beyond the hot celeb goss in Britney Spears' memoir, the most interesting revelations are about how society treats women it deems 'crazy'.

The best place to perform poetry in Aotearoa? How about the edge of a cliff as hundreds of festival-goers swim or lounge by the river below.

The latest book from Clementine Ford makes a passionate argument against marriage. We unpick its pros and cons.

A new poem by Christchurch poet Chris Stewart.

A stunning new collection from one of Aotearoa's greatest poets woos Wellington this week.

Two Aotearoa writers festivals are expanding the scope of what a writers festival can be – and who they can be for.

The Auckland Writers Festival's new artistic director on living in the book festival world, and what she's reading right now.

Rick Rubin’s book of advice for creative types has been on the bestseller charts for months now. But is it any good?

The new book from the author of Gangland explores how and why gang culture in New Zealand has evolved and escalated in recent years.