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James Patterson Donates $100,000 to Get Kids Reading

Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:36 am | Random House

James Patterson , the world’s bestselling author, is giving bookstores in Australia and New Zealand up to $5000 each to spend on initiatives to get children reading. The total prize pool available is $100,000. More >>

The fascinating lives of a family of helicopter pilots

Friday, 7 November 2014, 12:51 pm | Random House

Three generations of Reids have flown helicopters. First there was John, a Second World War fighter pilot. After the war he trained on helicopters, becoming a test pilot for British European Airways. He returned to New Zealand in 1961, pioneering ... More >>

Born to Fly by Bill Reid

Friday, 10 October 2014, 4:55 pm | Random House

The fascinating, thrilling and entertaining lives of New Zealand’s most accomplished family of helicopter pilots More >>

From a Garage in Northland to a Pioneering Global Brand

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 5:30 pm | Random House

The inspirational and captivating story of how an organic gardener and social entrepreneur took the business of green global More >>

2013 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award Shortlist and Winner

Friday, 22 February 2013, 2:38 pm | Random House

Wellington artist Patrick McDonald has been announced as the winner of the 2013 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award. This award aims to encourage the publication of new and exciting high-quality picture books from New Zealand illustrators. More >>

Official Film tiein Edition of The Great Gatsby

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 9:23 am | Random House

THE GREAT GATSBY, F. Scott Fitzgerald Official Film TieIn Edition Random House New Zealand to publish the official film tiein edition of THE GREAT GATSBY In NZ cinemas June 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22/01/13 Random House Australia today announces ... More >>

NZ Rugby Kitchen in Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 3:00 pm | Random House

Random House are proud to announce that the NZ Rugby Kitchen has been selected as a finalist in the Charity Fundraising category of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The NZ Rugby Kitchen contains a treasure trove of hearty, tasty recipes from some ... More >>

2013 Is A Year of Weather Surprises

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 1:37 pm | Random House

2013 IS A YEAR OF WEATHER SURPRISES Ken Ring’s New Zealand Weather Almanac 2013 Author: Ken Ring More >>

Bertelsmann and Pearson to Combine Book Businesses

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 11:16 am | Random House

Bertelsmann and Pearson to Combine Book Businesses • Thomas Rabe implements new Bertelsmann strategy in the book publishing business • Bertelsmann to hold 53 percent of new publishing group, Pearson 47 percent • Markus Dohle (Random House) appointed ... More >>

NZ Chief Censor: Sale of Fifty Shades of Grey Unrestricted

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 12:28 pm | Random House

Decision From NZ’s Chief Censor Allows Unrestricted Sale Of Global Best Seller Fifty Shades of Grey More >>

Remarkable win for New Zealand and the Pacific

Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:32 pm | Random House

In order to secure the win, Me’a Kai beat off stiff competition from NOMA – one of the most talked about cookbooks of the year - and the New York Times Cookbook. The win for Me’a Kai was announced at a glittering ceremony in Paris. “This is ... More >>

Me'a Kai wins Best New Zealand Cookbook

Friday, 17 December 2010, 12:07 pm | Random House

Random House is extremely excited to have Me'a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the South Pacific by Robert Oliver with Tracy Berno and Shiri Ram win the Best Cookbook of the Year in the New Zealand category and to subsequently qualify to represent ... More >>

Handbags and Hovercrafts: Trade Me auctions

Monday, 20 September 2010, 12:44 pm | Random House

A number of prominent auctions on the Trade Me website have caught the public imagination and taken on a life of their own – and they are now being celebrated in a new book from Random House. More >>

One Kiwi's determination to make a difference

Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:17 am | Random House

"If Australia is the lucky country then New Zealand is the clever country" says successful businessman, scientist, entrepreneur, humanitarian and the '2010 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year', Ray Avery. More >>

Fantastic Voyages

Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 12:40 pm | Random House

An Evening with Tim Jones & Helen Lowe,chaired by Lynn Freeman 7.30-9pm, Thursday 17 September More >>

Expat Kiwi recounts sleeping with the tsunami-dead

Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 12:25 pm | Random House

Expat Kiwi humanitarian, Marko Cunningham, shares — for the first time — the horrors of retrieving Thailand’s tsunami-dead. More >>

Kiwi-Brit journey of discovery, adventure, tragedy

Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:36 am | Random House

Title: Ascend the Nile Authors: Garth MacIntyre, Neil McGrigor & Cam McLeay RRP: $39.99 More >>

Dan Brown Global Jacket Reveal

Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 10:56 am | Random House

Global release of jacket for Dan Brown's imminent international bestseller, The Lost Symbol, reveals clues to location and themes in novel. More >>

Gareth Morgan delivers his climate change verdict

Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 4:03 pm | Random House

After having trawled through the most compelling evidence from both sides, even Gareth Morgan is surprised where he has ended up in the tricky, motionally-charged and high-stakes climate change debate. More >>

Random House Group Strengthens NZ Operations

Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 11:58 am | Random House

The Random House Group has promoted Michael Moynahan to Chairman, Random House New Zealand. Karen Ferns, currently Sales and Marketing Director, will take on responsibility for the day to day management of the business, replacing Michael in his current role ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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