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See the light at Auckland Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival is a must on the Chinese New Year calendar of events.

Chinese zodiac expert reveals what's in store for your sign

The best advice on which signs to team up with to generate the most money.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year around the world

These cities host some of the world's most spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations.

Rolling over into Year of the Dog

Chinese New Year falls on Friday, Feb 16 and this will be the Year of the Dog.

Brian Rudman: Why focus on other cultures and not our own?

Quality celebration of all our cultures more sorely needed than a parade each, writes Brian Rudman.

Aucklanders flock to lantern light

Colourful lanterns, Chinese food and fireworks made for a huge turn-out at the weekend's Auckland Lantern Festival.

Firecrackers and lion dancing to usher next Chinese New Year

Firecrackers and lion dancing in Aotea Square and suburban centres may usher the next Chinese New Year in 2017.

Watch: Auckland Lantern Festival

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the 2016 Auckland Lantern Festival from Thurs 18 – 21 Feb. Here are some highlights from last year's event.

Peter Low of E-PACS Lion & Dragon Dance Group

Watch: 'Lucky' dish at centre of Chinese New Year

Certain dishes are eaten during Chinese New Year for their symbolic meaning, often based on their Chinese pronunciation or appearance.

'Lucky' dish centre of annual festivities

A raw fish dish Yusheng, introduced by fishermen in Guangdong is becoming a Chinese New Year must-have for some in New Zealand.

Chinese New Year Q&A with Victoria Yao

"The most interesting thing about me is that I am a very good chess player."

Chinese New Year Q&A with Raymond Huo

"Chinese New Year is a time for families and friends to get together."

Victoria Yao of Auckland Night Markets

Feng shui expert and consultant Danny Thorn

Fire monkey year heats up

Chinese New Year this year falls on February 8, which will see the Chinese zodiac sign change from sheep to monkey.

Chinese New Year Q&A with Jessica Phuang

"Chinese New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make resolutions for the new one."

Q&A with Jessica Phuang

"Chinese New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make resolutions for the new one," says Auckland Police Asian Liaison Officer Jessica Phuang.