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Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award

The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.

Jofra Archer set for England ODI comeback

England's cricket fans rejoice as speed demon Jofra Archer prepares for his international return in the ODI series against New Zealand, marking his first England appearance since March.

New Zealand Schools Shut as Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc

Dozens of schools across New Zealand's South Island remain closed as severe flooding and dangerous weather conditions continue to disrupt communities, with Christchurch and wider Canterbury region hardest hit.

England stun New Zealand in thrilling T20 opener

England's new-look T20 side delivered a spectacular performance against New Zealand, with emerging talents stepping up in a tense encounter that sets the stage for an exciting series.

NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories

The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.

Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract

Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.

NZ MP suspended after powerful haka protest in parliament

A dramatic scene unfolded in New Zealand's parliament as Maori MP Rawiri Waititi performed a powerful traditional haka after being ordered to leave the chamber, leading to his suspension in a tense cultural confrontation.

Literary giants Cooper, Rankin and Rushdie receive honours

Celebrated authors Jilly Cooper, Ian Rankin and Sir Salman Rushdie lead the arts and culture recipients in the first New Year Honours list of King Charles III's reign, recognising their extraordinary contributions to literature.

Heather Rose: Writing From Ancestral Stories

Award-winning Tasmanian writer Heather Rose discusses her powerful new novel exploring family secrets, ancestral connections, and the haunting beauty of Tasmania's landscapes in this exclusive interview.

NZ Foreign Minister's home vandalised in protest

The Auckland residence of New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been targeted by vandals in what police are treating as a politically motivated attack, raising security concerns for senior government officials.

NZ compensates Samoa for 2012 ferry disaster

In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

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