Kiwi Writer Makes Literary History
In a world first, Tauranga author, Lee Murray, doubled her Bram Stoker Award® achievements of last year,…
Storytellers make the past exciting
If you’ve ever wondered how storytellers bring history alive, the first of a series of panel discussions…
Tauranga writer publishes in Italy
Italy’s Weird Book purchases Burning Iron, an uncategorisable new novel from Kiwi writing team Murray and Van…
Lines and Lyrics: A Celebration of Poets and Songwriters
Interrupted by Covid-19 in 2020, PHANTOM National Poetry Day this year will be celebrated nationwide on Friday…
Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement 2021
Nominations are now open for the annual Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement.
Kiwi Writer Makes International Waves with Prestigious Literary Wins
In a New Zealand first, Tauranga author Lee Murray won two prestigious Bram Stoker Awards® at an…
Tauranga Writer Wins National Award With First Book
A first-time novelist is urging other aspiring writers to ‘give it a go’ after winning a publishing…
Local Talent at Escape!
Plenty of local talent is taking the stage alongside out-of-town guests at this month’s Escape! festival. Paul…
Webinars for Young New Zealand Writers
The Young New Zealand Writers Free Webinar programme is releasing today, in lieu of the annual Youth…
Home-made Poetry
Tauranga Arts Festival has added Home-made Poetry to its web-based ‘arts at home’ line-up with locals or…
Artist Forges Ahead with Virtual Solo Exhibition During Lockdown
The idea for The Basaloid Project emerged not long after then-38 Kalou Koefoed began treatment for anal…
