New Zealand fiction reading guide
The people, places, language and history of our country as reflected by Kiwi authors.
Fiction by New Zealand writers can reveal something of our national character - our obsessions, language, traditions, and ways of thinking. Find familiar settings, or hidden corners, characters you recognise or those that challenge, and more, in the fiction of Aotearoa.
New Zealand fiction reading lists
New Zealand fiction - eBooks & eAudiobooks
A collection of great New Zealand fiction accessible from home, or anywhere. Available from Libby, Wheelers, Borrowbox, and OverDrive.
New Zealand fiction sub-genre lists
New Zealand Contemporary Fiction
If you enjoy stories with recognisable people, settings, and experiences why not try some contemporary Kiwi fiction?
Kaituhi Māori
Titles written by Māori New Zealanders and representing different cultural experiences and perspectives.
New Zealand Fantasy
An eclectic mix of New Zealand's best fantasy fiction. Filled with epic otherworldly tales, packed with adventure and magical beings!
New Zealand Horror
The best and scariest New Zealand fiction, with its own undeniable Kiwi flavour.
New Zealand Graphic Novels
Otherworldly tales, characters from Māori mythology, memoir and anthology - selected titles from talented kiwi artists and writers.
New Zealand Fiction by women
An eclectic mix of books by women exploring themes of family life, relationships, culture clash and belonging from a unique Kiwi perspective
New Zealand Fiction - Award Winners
Novels by New Zealand authors which have been lauded with awards and critical acclaim, making their way into the New Zealand literary canon.
Short Stories - Aotearoa/New Zealand
Short stories written by a range of Kiwi authors, including classics from literary greats through to modern takes from fresh talent.
New Zealand Historical Fiction
These titles all offer a glimpse into New Zealand's past and how it might have been to live, love and survive in those times.
New Zealand Science Fiction
A selection of titles celebrating Sci-fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
New Zealand crime fiction
Blood-soaked, intricately plotted stories, detectives, seedy urban settings, and often dark humour - explore the darker side of Kiwi fiction
New Zealand Science Fiction
Home-grown sci-fi speculating about possible futures or examining New Zealand's issues of today in hypothetical scenarios.
Sarah A Parker: Book launch and Author talk
Jun 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the release of the much-anticipated fourth book The Ballad of Falling Dragons with bestselling author, Sarah A. Parker.
Libro.fm NZ Audiobook of the Year Award 2026 Longlist
Audiobooks on the longlist are assessed on sales as well as narration, production and content by a panel of booksellers and influencers.
Ngaio Marsh Awards Library Mystery: Treachery at Tūranga
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A kōrero with Jeffrey Buchanan, Dr Marie Connolly, Rachael King, & Judy Mohr, chaired by Wendy Parkins. Free, bookings required.
New Zealand Science Fiction
Home-grown sci-fi speculating about possible futures or examining New Zealand's issues of today in hypothetical scenarios.
Sarah A Parker: Book launch and Author talk
Jun 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the release of the much-anticipated fourth book The Ballad of Falling Dragons with bestselling author, Sarah A. Parker.
Libro.fm NZ Audiobook of the Year Award 2026 Longlist
Audiobooks on the longlist are assessed on sales as well as narration, production and content by a panel of booksellers and influencers.
Ngaio Marsh Awards Library Mystery: Treachery at Tūranga
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A kōrero with Jeffrey Buchanan, Dr Marie Connolly, Rachael King, & Judy Mohr, chaired by Wendy Parkins. Free, bookings required.
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Award-winning New Zealand fiction
Award winning New Zealand fiction
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