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My inspirations for writing The Rumour

I started writing this novel in August 2017, but the original idea came to me a few years before when someone I was working with passed on a rumour to me.

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The 6 basic rules of tidying

After honing the art of tidying since the age of 15, Marie Kondo turned her attention to sharing her unique method with the world through her consultancy, two bestselling books and Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Here are Marie's six rules of tidying.

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A chef’s Christmas

Our foodie authors share their top tips for planning a festive feast.

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson announces NZ tour dates

International bestselling author Dr. Jordan B Peterson will bring his 12 Rules for Life Tour to NZ in February, with special guest Dave Rubin. New shows added! 

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The first Penguin Classic

The 1946 origin story of one of the world’s best-loved literary series.

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5 inspiring things we learn about Michelle Obama in Becoming

Five facts the book has taught us about one of the most inspirational women of our time.

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On design: Killing Commendatore

Suzanne Dean, creative director at Vintage, shares the creative process for designing the cover for Haruki Murakami’s latest novel.

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Things to try if your toddler won’t eat

In Babies & Toddlers, Kaz Cooke explains there will be days that your toddler will not be interested in much food, the next they’ll be ‘on the fang’. Keeping up with this can be frustrating, and patience is key. In Babies & Toddlers there are tips to get even the fussiest toddlers eating.

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How babies change and learn

In Babies & Toddlers, Kaz Cooke helps parents understand a child’s physical, emotional and communication development milestones, from six-week-old babies through to three-year-olds. Including hints on fun ways to encourage development, and when (or whether) to see a doctor, Babies & Toddlers has it covered.

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Meet Marlborough landscape designer Rosa Davison

If anyone you know has a serious case of native plant nausea, an affliction caused by exposure to dull municipal or motorway landscaping, the doctor is in: Rosa Davison has concocted the cure.

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Researching The Pearl Thief

Fiona McIntosh on the jewels and journeys that sparked the idea for her latest novel.

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Scarlett Curtis: gender equality is still a far-off dream for the future

Scarlett Curtis, curator of Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies), is determined to dismantle the patriarchy. She discusses how we can all fight the feminist fight. 

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Live smarter. Live sustainably.

Learn how you can reduce, reuse, recycle to live smarter and more sustainably with two new books, Eco Home by Melinda Wililams and Repurposed by Catherine Foster. 

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‘It’s not a sane person’s business — Pinot.’

Sam Neill’s twin love affair with Central Otago and Pinot Noir goes back to childhood.

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Container House

A sneak peek inside the world-famous Container House located in Wellington's Owhiro Bay.

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A first look at Paul McCartney’s picture book Hey Grandude!

This timeless picture book is an action-packed adventure story with a wonderful wind-down-to-bedtime ending. 

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Five firsts

Five early career turning-points revealed in Olivia Newton-John’s Don’t Stop Believin’.

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Talk the talk

Understand the on-court lingo with our handy glossary of basketball terms, from Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight.

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Choosing the right track

A guide to choosing the right Great Walk for you and your group, from New Zealand's Great Walks.

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Habit helpers

Helpful tips on setting new, healthy habits from Dr. Nic Gill's Health Your Self.

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Pimp your veges

Tips to help incorporate more vegetables into your diet, from Dr Nic Gill's Health Your Self

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5 things to know about Haruki Murakami's Killing Commendatore

All you need to know about Killing Commendatore, the hotly anticipated new novel by Haruki Murakami.

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