OpinionForward Thinking: Life after the CupSo what the hell am I supposed to do now? This might sound sad, but the end of the Rugby World Cup has left a gaping void in my life.26 Oct 08:30 PM
EntertainmentCan hip-hop headline the Big Day Out?Debate is raging over whether Kanye West can successfully headline next year's Big Day Out - a festival normally dominated by rock and metal acts. 02 Oct 08:45 PM
EntertainmentSoundgarden, Kanye headline Big Day OutOutspoken rapper and hip-hop mogul Kanye West and reformed Seattle rock stalwarts Soundgarden will headline next year's Big Day Out. 29 Sep 06:40 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out 2012 line-upIt's all happening at Mt Smart Stadium on January 20, 2012. Check out some of the bands performing at the next Big Day Out. 29 Sep 05:28 PM
OpinionForward Thinking: Missing out on the Big DayImagine a January without the Big Day Out. Fortunately for me, there has always been something else to stick in the diary when the BDO timing failed me. But for tens of thousands of punters, it's the Big Day Out or nothing.22 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandBig Day Out could quit Mt Smart, say promotersOrganisers of the Big Day Out deny the New Zealand leg of the musical festival is at risk - but say they are looking at venues other than Mt Smart Stadium after an increase in charges for its use.17 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out: Rock of ages for everyoneThere were no mass armies of metallers, goths, or miserable-looking emos as in years previous.21 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out 2011: <b>Live Blog </b>Whether you are coming to the festival when you finish work, you can't go this year at all, or you're so mobile-internet-savvy you're there already but still want to know what we think, keep this window open all day.20 Jan 10:00 PM
EntertainmentHerald photographers' Big Day Out picsAll of the action from yesterday's Big Day Out at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium. 20 Jan 09:35 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out 2011: Your comments, live from Mt SmartYour social media comments and pictures from the biggest day in music, the Big Day Out.20 Jan 08:00 PM
EntertainmentMedical staff brace for a big day outThe Big Day Out is well stocked with plasters and paracetamol as St John staff prepare for 40,000 revellers.20 Jan 04:30 PM
Entertainment<i>Big Day Out</i>: Iggy and the StoogesIf 30 years of heavy drug use didn't kill him and his boisterous, often self-harming stage antics didn't cripple him, one would think at the age of 63 the rock icon might at least slow down a notch.19 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleFashion Plates: Billie Rogers and Emily LittlerIn the lead-up to their appearance at the Big Day Out, Billie Rogers and Emily Littler share their style preferences with <i>Viva</i>.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew party drug fears for festivalSt John staff at this week's Big Day Out will be on alert for a new party drug that has emerged at other summer concerts.18 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> The right recipe for a mixed Big Day OutFuel up for the day with a pre-gig playlist. Just prepare to guard your iPod station17 Jan 04:30 PM
