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"The fate of physical bookstores has been ruthlessly shaped by the pressures of our time" - former bookseller Hua Fang.

With summer in full swing, it's easy to start thinking about a quick getaway. But what about your pets?

When the need to watch the clock disappears our brains respond in some intriguing ways, writes Richard Larsen.

From Pacific dub to knotty guitars, Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from Aotearoa. Video

Be careful carving your ham and take it easy hanging up festive decor. Audio

In the age of mobile phones, it's an etiquette dilemma worth revisiting.

Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from the UK and North America. From industrial disco to affable country, these were 10 of the year's best. Video

The series creator, Joe Brumm, also announced his decision to step away from the popular children's animated show.

First Person - For people with dementia, it's increasingly hard to feel merry amidst the expectations and chaos of Christmas, writes Billie Pryde.

Here's what to consider this summer before your child runs starkers along the beach.

Dan Slevin looks back at the cinematic year and picks his 10 top films - and not a horror flick among them.

From the results, it looks like New Zealand may be part of a global trend that has been dubbed the 'psychedelic renaissance'. Audio

The fear of getting concussed built and built in his mind, the former Blues captain told RNZ's Nine to Noon. Audio

From reality TV to sci-fi, here are the shows that stood out for reviewer Karl Puschmann.

Jon Collins-Black has hidden five treasure chests across America, and put the clues to find the treasures in his new book There's Treasure Inside. Audio

Cinemas here are increasingly realising the power of Indian film, a distributor says. Audio

After a big but wonderful year, comedian and actor Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) is counting down to a bowl of Christmas Day ambrosia with her mum. Video, Audio

Tradwife doesn't go to work. Brat turns up late and hungover. Demure is on time and appropriately dressed. Can you keep up? Audio

In 1980, William Dart was asked to host a 10-part music series, which went on to become a decades-long institution on RNZ. He talks with Bryan Crump about the show.

We heard a raft of different Kiwis' tales this year. From tracking lost dogs to publishing poetry by candlelight, here are some of their top yarns.

Don't just throw the tent in the car and head off, drive three hours somewhere; "go to set it up and realise, 'wow, we can't camp in this'."

The festive season isn't so joyful for introverts forced to socialise outside of their comfort zones. Here's how to manage it. Audio

Lead guitarist Joey Santiago chats about writing lyrics for the first time, his intense phobia of crunchy sounds and the secret to a great Christmas brisket. Audio

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwis have experienced public rudeness, favouritism and poor communication at work, according to new data.