Anna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·15 Jul, 2026 06:00 AM3 mins to readAs he prepares to release his first solo album, Shihad's Jon Toogood reflects on a career spent in one of New Zealand's most iconic bands. Video / Dean PurcellFrom musicians, politicians and romantasy to gritty real-life tales, international stars and a Booker Prize winner – this year’s Word Christchurch Festival has something for every literature lover.
The line-up for the September event has just been announced, promising a “vibrant programme of bold ideas, memorable
