PremiumPremiumAuckland'Need to get people to Eden Park’: Boss warns stadium would be 'extinct' if no new eventsThe park made $4.2m this year but forecasts just $145k profit next year.26 Nov 03:04 AM
Entertainment'They found a hole in my heart': Childish Gambino suffered stroke before cancelling NZ showThe 42-year-old scrapped the rest of his tour as he underwent surgery. 23 Nov 11:03 PM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliTool apologise for Covid, reward NZ fans with songs they haven't played in decadesIf fans didn't put their phones away, the frontman threatened to give them Covid 'again'.22 Nov 10:35 PM
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
EntertainmentFans shelling out $90 for Metallica poster before Eden Park showFree public transport is available for ticket-holders travelling to and from the concert. 19 Nov 02:03 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
New ZealandWhat to know before Metallica’s Eden Park show: Road closures, transport and entry detailsRoad closures near Eden Park start from 4pm and will last until midnight. Video / Eden ParkWatch18 Nov 02:05 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
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Daniel Müller-Schott captivates in Schumann concerto with Auckland PhilharmoniaGerman cellist Daniel Muller-Schott led Schumann's concerto with rare grace.16 Nov 04:00 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
LifestyleFestive spirit rising: The best of arts and culture across the city this weekendChristmas bells are starting to jingle their way into our weekly round-up of events.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDiljit Dosanjh performs at Spark ArenaDiljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena. Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch13 Nov 07:41 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanLanguage no barrier at Diljit Dosanjh's Spark Arena spectacleThe power of music transcends language in a special way for this Punjabi concert newbie.13 Nov 07:40 PM
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
New ZealandTommy Emmanuel tours NZ with stop at new Waikato Regional TheatreFans can win a double pass to his Hamilton concert this May.11 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandCurtain up: Waikato Regional Theatre nears openingThe first shows, including the opening night, have been announced.06 Nov 04:00 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
EntertainmentImmigration NZ apologises after top DJ denied boarding in ChileThe Argentine DJ was denied boarding in Santiago for his Auckland show.30 Oct 04:37 AM
EntertainmentGame on: Cyril to spin DJ set at Fox’s celebrity golf eventRyan Fox’s charity event returns to Royal Auckland and Grange on December 12.28 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentAustralian pop rock band announce Auckland show5 Seconds of Summer's sixth album, 'Everyone's a Star!', is out on November 14 this year.23 Oct 08:49 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: I was dreading my night at James Blunt. Now I just want to have a beer with him'Were any of you conceived to You're Beautiful?'. Chances are, a fair few of us were.21 Oct 09:12 PM
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
EntertainmentHow Auckland’s oldest park is reclaiming its place as the city’s top venueThe Domain will host four major events over two months early next year.16 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
EntertainmentTeddy Swims gives Kiwi radio host his first tattooTeddy Swims was in New Zealand for his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour.09 Oct 11:44 PM
ReviewsAnna LeaskSome artists you hear. Others you feel. Teddy Swims was both in Christchurch The US singer’s Wolfbrook Stadium set stretched nearly two hours.07 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessFailed music festivals owe $14m: Inside liquidators' battle with artists to claw back moneyThere is a bleak outlook for ticket holders of two cancelled music festivals.07 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMeet the Kiwi performers bringing 'the greatest show on earth' to Eden Park'It’s very important, and it’ll touch a lot of people, I think.'06 Oct 05:00 AM
