Chinese New Year starts on February 5 and will be observed for 15 days until February 19.

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Greg Fleming talks to author Alan Carter about crime writing with a conscience.

Pop-up Globe has a special offer for Kiwis with links to the notorious English king.

Literary road trips inspired by some of New Zealand most loved authors, poets and books.

This year's Oscar race is one of the most wide open in recent memory

He's gone from child performer to Disney musical star - all thanks to mum.

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Killer Chris Watts has been receiving love letters from women desperate for attention.

Auckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.

Gaimster has hand-picked 45 objects from the museum's collection to tell their stories.

A taste for Sydney as it once was during a walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Which Auckland stage stars have been named as the best of 2018?

Greg Fleming on the year's best thrillers.

Christmas events rule the weekend, so you might as well get into the spirit of the season.

Auckland Choral has performed Handel's Messiah for 100 consecutive years.

Christmas comes early for the recipients of prestigious arts and book awards.

Some are taught they're in control of their happiness – which makes them more indulgent.

Rare and extraordinary National Geographic photos coming to South Taranaki.

Huge Christmas artwork unveiled at Britomart but no reindeer, snow or Santa to be seen.

Moments of exceptional dancing make "The Nutcracker" a sweet treat, Dione Joseph says.

Biographies and political non-fiction are expected to be popular stocking fillers.

Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.

We commemorate Anzac Day. So why have we forgotten conflicts fought on our own soil?

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The family of Alesana Satele are still trying to understand why their father was killed.

The music industry robs a great art of its power.

Practice known as "ifoga'' sees wrongdoer's family members formally seek forgiveness.