Eileen Merriman’s new novel is sharp, sensual and her finest yet

The Silence of Snow has a rare and aching truth to it, writes books editor Catherine Woulfe.  I could pick Eileen Merriman’s writing anywhere, especially the way she’s been writing lately. She has struck on a particular minor key that rings across each page, clear and sharp and quick. It makes you want to listen … Read more

The curious case of bogus Nelson psychiatrist Linda Astor

An ex-colleague of Linda Astor, who tricked her way to becoming the head of clinical psychiatry at Nelson-Marlborough Health, has spoken out for the first time about working with the fake psychiatrist. Tracy Neal of RNZ reports. The Medical Council says the chances of a pretend doctor working in New Zealand are not impossible, as … Read more