Katharine J. Adams
Moa Press

In this dark and decadent sequel to Tonight, I Burn, a witch finds herself face to face with death as she stands at the centre of a magical rebellion and back to back with her enemies as she falls deeper into a seductive romance.

Rangi Matamua & Miriama Kamo
Scholastic & Kotahi Rau Pukapuka

This fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world is now retold in te reo Māori. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands to the Americas, Europe and Africa. This collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.

Li Chen
Penguin

Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don’t need solved. He’s that good.

In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers and trips to the beach, there’s always time for crime solving. Whether it’s who ate Mum’s donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which pigeon stole King Chip, or even a burgled diamond ring, Beans is ready for anything. He’s so ready that he’s even starting a detective school – if he can find any students...

We have a few special extras from the author to pop in with your copy of Detective Beans!

Patricia Dunmore
Upstart Press

It’s spring when Oceanic Airways Flight 462 from Hong Kong vanishes off the west coast of Auckland. Emergency services rip into action, first trying to locate the plane, which has 342 passengers on board, and then to uncover the cause of the disaster. DS Maki Hohepa is called in as part of the Police Disaster Response Unit, but nothing is as it seems. The government is blaming human error, but there are unidentified passengers who don’t fit the manifest, missing luggage and body parts that lead to an unexpected discovery. Is this the political act of a foreign nation, is it drugs-related, or is it something altogether more sinister?

Matiu Baker, Katie Cooper, Michael Fitzgerald, and Rebecca Rice
Te Papa Press

The wars of 1845–72 were described by James Belich as ‘bitter and bloody struggles, as important to New Zealand as were the Civil Wars to England and the United States’. The conflict’s themes of land and sovereignty continue to resonate today.

This richly illustrated book, developed in partnership with iwi, delves into Te Papa’s Mātauranga Māori, History and Art collections to explore taonga and artefacts intimately connected with the key events and players associated with the New Zealand Wars, sparking conversation and debate and shedding new light on our troubled colonial past.

Contributing essays from Basil Keane, Arini Loader, Danny Keenan, Jade Kake, Mike Ross, Paul Meredith, Monty Soutar, Puawai Cairns, and Ria Hall.

Sue Heazlewood
Auckram Publishing Ltd

Step into the enchanting world of Tangleby Gardens, where the Tangleby family embarks on new adventures in our latest book. Join Montgomery and Marmalade as they embrace the magic of their first snowfall and set off on a thrilling seaside holiday. Prepare to be immersed in a delightful blend of adventure, mishaps, and delectable recipes that will leave you yearning for more.