ChristchurchElectric Avenue's record-smashing weekend cements its place as summer's biggest festivalThe Hagley Park site spans 180,000sq m, about the size of 26 rugby fields.28 Feb 10:50 PM
Entertainment'Sat there and just cried': Eden Park criticised for mobility access to Tattoo showVenue's boss countered the claims, saying mobility transport ran smoothly all night.20 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandKiwi teens turn plastic buckets into 'hype' viral music actThe Tauranga quintet drum exclusively on bright orange buckets from Mitre 10.19 Feb 12:12 AM
Entertainment'Difficult, frustrating': Music legend Phil Collins talks about his health battles22 Jan 03:49 AM
PremiumNew ZealandRock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback16 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentGwyneth Paltrow says she was fired from film after 'conscious uncoupling' backlash07 Jan 01:07 AM
EntertainmentWhy Ronan Keating says Boyzone getting back together would be bad for them06 Jan 06:00 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
BusinessAuckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major eventsHotel rooms could hit full capacity as Auckland hosts Metallica and a global summit.11 Nov 09:43 PM
EntertainmentAfter 35 years, The Pogues are returning to NZTheir storied 1988 and 1990 tours became the stuff of folklore in Aotearoa.10 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe call that recruited Dragon guitarist during visit to Waipukurau hometownFormer Dragon lead guitarist Robert Taylor, who died this week, grew up in the CHB town.05 Nov 01:20 AM
Entertainment'Support his iconic sound': Triple H dedicates Survivor Series song to OzzyOzzy Osbourne died in July aged 76 after living with Parkinson’s for decades.04 Nov 02:15 AM
EntertainmentJarvis Cocker’s Pulp to play Auckland concert next FebruaryThe Britpop legends will perform at Spark Arena in February.03 Nov 12:46 AM
EntertainmentTe reo waiata and Christchurch artists win big at the 2025 Apra Silver Scroll AwardsThe 60th edition of the music prizes were awarded in Christchurch on Wednesday night.29 Oct 10:30 AM
EntertainmentFat Freddy's Drop plan NZ shows, global return dedicated to Mu's legacyThe tour honours late founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu, who died in July, aged 57.19 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm flabbergasted I'm still here': Acclaimed Kiwi music star opens up on heroin, near-fatal waterfall plunge'I was a silly daredevil... [fascinated] with doing stuff that was super dangerous.'19 Oct 08:19 AM
