Norma Miller’s debut as a children’s literature author has been 25 years in the making. Miller’s writing career started with poems and stories for the Sunday children’s m om ent.

Ada Elk’s Lodge recently donated several 2009 Sequoyah nominated childrens books to the Ada Public Library. Pictured here enjoying the books are, from left, Summer Bowdler, 12, Kristin Smith, 9, and Tom Hampton representative for the Ada Elks Lodge.

QUICK-ON-THE-DRAW Norman Kirtlan has helped bag murderers and villains. But now the retired Northumbria Police inspector is turning crime scene investigation into an art form.

The sex symbol, style icon and the most successful recording artist in the world turns 50

The launch of Library Week at the National Library in Wellington tonight will kick off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries.

Door-to-door scam could be far-reaching

2-5 years childrens' books roundup: All manner of animal - and dinosaur - magic is evident in a rich collection of illustrated books

8-13 years childrens' books roundup: A batch of new books deploys some talented heroines to deal with terrifying baddies named Adolf, Igor and Vlad

• Eckankar service set • Messianic minister to speak • Church plans barbecue event • Speaker to discuss 'Urantia Book' • School Daze' to be held at church • Humanism is topic at meeting • 'Dinosaur' Bible school scheduled • '60s-themed event includes love music

Katie Price has branded a decision to ban her from a society polo match as "pure snobbery".