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Calling all Lottie Brooks fans!

Do you know a young reader who loves the Lottie Brooks series? We want to hear from them!

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Project Hail Mary giveaway!

Enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 double passes and the FTI edition of Project Hail Mary! Coming to cinemas on the 19th of March.

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Jacinda Ardern to appear at NZ writers festival events

Penguin Random House is delighted to announce that Jacinda Ardern will be doing three book events in New Zealand in April and May.

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Books for reluctant readers post-Percy Jackson

They've closed the final Percy Jackson book. Now what?

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Books to keep older kids entertained this Easter long weekend

Easter is coming up, and once the novelty of chocolate wears off, older kids still need something to sink their teeth into.

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The best graphic novels for reluctant readers

Graphic novels are the perfect way to get disinterested readers to pick up a book.

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NZ Booklovers Awards Shortlist 2026

See the Penguin Random House NZ books shortlisted for the 2026 NZ Booklovers Awards

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The best Easter activities with Bluey!

Easter fun with Bluey! Whether you're a fan of quizzes, crafts, colouring, or biscuit decorating, we've rounded up the best Easter activities so you and your little ones can celebrate Easter with their favourite, Bluey!

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The best hockey romance books!

So, you’ve watched a particular hockey romance series that left you wanting more? You’ve come to the right place. After all, every great series is based on an even better book.

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You'll Always Be My Baby

The perfect bedtime picture book gift for parents and grandparents

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Books to build empathy in kids

Children's books to encourage understanding, kindness and inclusion.

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Editor's Rave Review: Stepping Up

Cath, our Penguin NZ Children's Publisher on what makes STEPPING UP by David Hill a very special book

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Are We There Yet?

Fun road trip games and books to keep little kids happy!

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How to go analog

Join the analogue movement! Check out four key tips for the best screen free hobbies, from colouring in to starting a book club.

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Elisabeth Easther presents her debut novel, Seed

Come and join as Elisabeth Easther launches Seed, her always hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking new novel

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QUIZ: Which character are you from Beth Is Dead?

Take this quiz to find out whether you're a Beth, Amy, Jo or Meg!

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Summer Reads for Curious Minds

The summer holidays are the perfect time to encourage kids to learn something new and explore their interests!

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Your questions answered – what to know about People We Meet on Vacation book and film

The film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation is fast approaching it’s January release. The film follows Poppy and Alex over 12 summers as their relationship transforms from enemies, to friends, to… you’ll have to wait and see.

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