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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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This year's best local fiction, nonfiction and poetry for adults and children, as chosen by our panel of readers. 

The Spinoff’s best NZ books of 2024

Hera Lindsay Bird

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The suspect was arrested today. His Goodreads page sheds much light on his views of the world.

A close reading of the United Healthcare CEO suspect Luigi Mangione’s Goodreads account

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From picture books to bell hooks, some reading inspiration for every age.

A book for every year of your life: Part one, ages 0-30

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Whatever the practice, the end goal is the same: to provide connection to Māori and indigenous women in a post-colonial world.

Review: A decolonial trip through femininity in Ngahuia Murphy’s Intuitive Ritual

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The Friday Poem: ‘Lamium purpureum’ by Joel LeBlanc

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The week’s bestselling books as we hurtle towards Christmas.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 6

Gabi Lardies

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A conversation about Damien Wilkins' latest novel.

What we thought about: Delirious by Damien Wilkins

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The talented siblings and authors of More Salad talk summer holidays with Ottolenghi, the life lessons of Garmus and more.

‘Her energy is as delicious as her recipes’: Two Raw Sisters on their favourite books

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Some additions and alternatives to this year's NZIER recommendations.

An alternative summer reading list for the prime minister

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How to start reading again this summer

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The Friday Poem: ‘Return Again’ by Lily Holloway

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Featuring the new Ali Smith, and a handbook for making the most of Wellington’s wilds.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending November 29

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High schools all over Aotearoa will receive an early Christmas gift this year. 

Anonymous donor buys Te Tiriti handbook for every secondary school in New Zealand

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Brannavan Gnanalingam’s new satire obliterates the myth of the good immigrant.

First a farce, then a tragedy: The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat, reviewed

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The senior tutor at Aotearoa's leading publishing course on her favourite books, both big and very small.

From tiny books to ‘brick lit’: Odessa Owens on the scale of her reading habits

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An excerpt from Diana Wichtel's tremendous new memoir, Unreel.

Diana Wichtel: ‘Virginia Woolf might have made a decent TV reviewer’

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Is there any statistical proof behind the stereotype that poets can't drive? A non-driving poet attempts to find out. 

Can poets drive? A sociocultural investigation

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A close read of three seven-lines poems by Zen teacher Richard von Sturmer.

How to read a poem: selections from Slender Volumes by Richard von Sturmer

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The Friday Poem: ‘Boyhood’ by Art Nahill

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The long-awaited drama about the new Interislander ferries reaches a pivotal moment.

An ‘announcement of an announcement’ of two new boats

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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From fried chicken and franchises to fusion and fine dining, Korean cuisine has taken over Tāmaki Makaurau.

The inside story of Auckland’s Korean culinary boom

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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Our legendary guide is back to help you through another silly season.

Kirihimete gift guide 2024: cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika-led brands

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A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. 

How Mt Smart turned into the most electrifying Auckland destination of 2024

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Leaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.

Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businesses

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With funding stagnant since 2008, the broadcaster is racing to adapt to a digital world – but at what cost?

With its daily news bulletin scrapped, what’s next for Whakaata Māori?

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BooksJanuary 29, 2016

The Friday poem – Voznesensky, by Sam Hunt

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BooksJanuary 29, 2016

The Friday poem – Voznesensky, by Sam Hunt

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