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10 questions with Mel Parsons
Kiwi singer-songwriter takes time out from her busy schedule to answer 10 questions.

Movie review: No Ordinary Sheila
An important historical document about New Zealand and one of its resilient treasures.

Sarjeant Gallery: Meet the gallery's new registrar
Sarjeant Gallery appoints registrar.

Karamea: Paradise found on West Coast
Mike Yardley was up with the seals to strike out along the coastal trail at Cape Foulwind.

Laos: The land of temples
Justine Tyerman is surrounded by 10,000 Buddhas at a temple in Vientiane, Laos

Music Review: Robert Plant, Carry Fire
Robert Plant has released a new album that seems almost better than the last.

SoundBites: Estère, Radio Coma, Ria Hall, BAYNK, Latinaotearoa
News and music from Estère, Radio Coma, Ria Hall, BAYNK and Latinaotearoa

Movie Review: Maudie (+trailer)
Maudie is a gently observational piece that takes a slice of Canadian rural life

Travel: Time to go to the West Coast
Time to tap into the heart of Buller with local tour operator Out West Tours.

Womad 2018 line-up revealed
Thievery Corporation and Adrian Sherwood among artists announced for 2018 festival.

Multicultural crowd flocks to Diwali
The Diwali festival in Whanganui on Saturday attracted a multicultural crowd.

Waimarama Beach bach made in heaven
The Bookabach Bach of the Year Awards 2017 are back and your vote counts.

SoundBites: Hopetoun Brown, Salad Boys, Lawrence Arabia, Dunes
News and music from Hopetoun Brown, Salad Boys, Dunes and Lawrence Arabia.

Fiji: Sheer luxury at the Marriott
Peter White discovers the bar has lifted higher when he visits Fiji Marriott Momi Bay

Music Review: Kamasi Washington, Harmony of Difference
If you listen to Harmony of Difference just once you'll want to see him live.

Kate Stewart tackles Nadia Lim and My Food Bag
Chronicle columnist Kate Stewart is no masterchef but can she handle My Food Bag.

Music Review: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Superscope
Kitty, Daisy and Lewis have turned out a vibrant, energy-filled fourth album.

Look closely, this really is an orchid
Wanganui Orchid Society celebrates 50 years with a popular show.

Movie Review: Victoria & Abdul (+trailer)
Dame Judy Dench gives a powerful performance as Queen Victoria in Victoria & Abdul .

Music Review: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Stompin' Ground
Stompin' Ground is a knockout on first listen and just gets better with every play.

SoundBites: Womad, Julia Deans, TY, Graeme James
News and music from Womad, Julia Deans, TY, Graeme James, Bic Runga, Kimbra and Estère

Locals welcome Turoa Ski Area licence renewal
Skifield license renewal hailed historic.

Dental care trial may be breakthrough for kids' bad teeth
Coming up to the two-year mark of Whanganui's dental care study and results seem positive.

Wild weekend in Wanaka
Being daringly spontaneous pays off for Justine Tyerman on a recent skiing trip to Wanaka

Movie Review: Girls Trip
Girls Trip is full of comedy. It just depends what sort of comedy you like.

Bali: Feel good indulgence in tropical paradise
Club Med Bali sure knows how to deliver a fuss-free, all-inclusive vacation