EntertainmentBusted star James Bourne reveals plan for life-extending surgeryThe 42-year-old pulled out of Busted's tour with McFly due to ill health.05 Apr 07:41 AM
PremiumEntertainment'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic liveTheir Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.28 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSplit Enz add extra shows to national tour after 45,000-fan reunionIt follows Split Enz's 1000th gig and first show in 18 years at Electric Avenue.25 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumEntertainment‘It’s the truth’: Bee Gees performer embraces life as Maurice Gibb’s hidden son21 Mar 12:42 AM
PremiumEntertainment‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stage14 Mar 05:07 PM
Entertainment‘We’re everywhere, too much’: Six60 frontman on the cost of ‘un-human’ music career09 Mar 05:51 AM
ChristchurchElectric Avenue's record-smashing weekend cements its place as summer's biggest festival28 Feb 10:50 PM
Entertainment'Sat there and just cried': Eden Park criticised for mobility access to Tattoo show20 Feb 04:55 AM
Lifestyle'Don't forget your roots': Six60 turn Auckland Airport into farewell stageThe surprise performances marked Auckland Airport's 60th anniversary.16 Feb 10:35 PM
Entertainment'He will be deeply missed': Grammy-nominated frontman dies at 47Brad Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in 1996 and wrote hit single Kryptonite at 15.08 Feb 12:36 AM
EntertainmentPolice treat death of The Cure musician Perry Bamonte as unexplainedWidow Donna Bamonte says his death stemmed from recurring bowel cancer.07 Feb 05:43 AM
Entertainment'Difficult, frustrating': Music legend Phil Collins talks about his health battlesThe singer underwent five knee surgeries and has a 24-hour live-in nurse22 Jan 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.16 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentGwyneth Paltrow says she was fired from film after 'conscious uncoupling' backlashShe now says the divorce euphemism sounded 'painfully progressive'.07 Jan 01:07 AM
EntertainmentWhy Ronan Keating says Boyzone getting back together would be bad for themHe said the band's previous efforts to reunite ended in a "huge blow-up".06 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFireworks and bands ready to rock Hawke’s Bay on New Year’s Eve The occasion was once dominated by disorder in the streets, but is now a family night out.29 Dec 12:37 AM
Entertainment'Warm-hearted and vital': The Cure mourn death of bandmate at age 65Guitarist Perry Bamonte died over Christmas following a short illness, the band said.26 Dec 08:44 PM
EntertainmentPop star's 'heart-warming' Christmas surprise for 94-year-old fangirlNorma said she had been a fan of Robbie Williams since his boyband days with Take That.23 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandFree summer gigs to bring live music to Gisborne city centreA heritage facade fund offers grants to spruce up ageing CBD buildings.17 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDrax Project hunt for local acts to open summer shows'It could be someone’s grandmum who’s still got something left to prove.'01 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
Entertainment‘Rest in peace Mani’: Tributes pour in for Stone Roses bassistThe Manchester-born musician was found after collapsing at his Stockport home.21 Nov 04:58 AM
EntertainmentDick Move, Earth Tongue and Foley among 20 to get new NZOA gig fundingThis $500,000 pilot fund is designed to help local artists take their music on the road.19 Nov 08:00 PM
EntertainmentMetallica fans flood central Auckland ahead of sold-out Eden Park showFree public transport is available for ticket-holders travelling to and from the concert. 19 Nov 05:23 AM
TravelLooking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luckHotels hit stratospheric prices as thousands prepare for Metallica takeover in Auckland.19 Nov 12:28 AM
Auckland'Arrive early': Traffic chaos looms as Akl readies for Metallica’s stadium takeoverHotels across Auckland are at 100% capacity ahead of tomorrow evening's concert. 18 Nov 06:00 AM
Entertainment'Bold and high-energy': Top Kiwi acts added to Synthony's biggest show yetSynthony drew over 40,000 fans to the Domain in March for an orchestral dance show. 17 Nov 10:00 PM
Entertainment'Have a drink on us': Oz punk band put $40k on bar tabs for fans after cancelled gigFans broke through barriers, before the free Melbourne gig was called off for safety.16 Nov 11:26 PM
EntertainmentDeftones announce one-off NZ show, a decade after their last performance hereThe metal band will play Spark Arena, with support from Interpol and Ecca Vandal.16 Nov 11:14 PM
ReviewsVarsha Anjali'I love you': Lenny Kravitz dedicates first NZ concert to Kiwi lawyer'I'm Lenny Kravitz and I'm never leaving New Zealand.'15 Nov 10:58 PM
EntertainmentLiam Gallagher says Oasis reunion has ‘saved his life’The 53-year-old says quitting drinking and smoking has protected his voice.12 Nov 05:51 AM
