Professor Elaine Reese explores the intersection of psychology and literacy, asking why fewer than 2% of bookclubs are attended by men.

A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language.

England is testing a weight-loss drug to get people off the dole and back to work. It's a controversial idea to take the pressure off the health service.

Professor Simon Thrush weighs in on amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill which some describe as a "a kick in the face".

A new weather system is forecast with some severe weather warnings and watches in place particularly in Canterbury and Otago.

The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM.

Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining speaks out over continuing delays for services in Southland and reveals the disease is affecting her family again.

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Christall Lowe's new cookbook Kai Feast is out now - full of recipes, inter-woven with stories of traditional gathering and feasting and tips on cooking for a crowd.

Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.