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EntertainmentBook world's man of the moment hits townKarl Ove Knausgǻrd is a global literary phenomenon; now he's in Auckland.17 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCritic's love hate relationship with classical musicWhy top music critic Alex Ross, in town for the writers festival, hates classical music.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOnline writers help turn on poetry tapThe importance to aspiring young poets of Auckland Writers Fest guest poet Lang Leav.15 May 05:00 PM
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