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Former police officer and wife arrested after attack at Boyz II Men concert at Spark Arena
An ex-police officer threatened to dig up the victim's deceased mum.

ZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front row
ZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set for landmark Auckland shows
1000 performers set to showcase Scottish heritage and bold choreography in Eden Park.

Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues
Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.

William Dart: NZTrio's concert captivates with Schubert and Vasks
REVIEW: Magnifique was a fitting title for a thrilling concert experience.

Beyoncé warned to stop using company's footage
'Impermissible use': Beyoncé's imagery sparks legal warning.

Watch: Katy Perry cries on stage, tour labelled 'Temu Gaga'
The Lifetimes tour faced criticism for its 'cheap' production values.

Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four
Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.

Rock legends join Full Metal Orchestra line-up at Spark Arena
AC/DC's Phil Rudd and Shihad's Jon Toogood are among those joining the symphonic concert.

Abba's Björn Ulvaeus claims 'money doesn't matter' to him
The Abba star is rumoured to be worth an estimated $560 million.

Your ultimate guide to celebrating Easter in Auckland
Your Easter weekend doesn't need to revolve around magical bunnies and chocolate.

The $300m stadium plan for Western Springs: New images released
Auckland Arena launched its website and social media to gain public support.

Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic claims nearly 100 lives
Local media said there were between 500 to 1000 people in the club when disaster struck.

Lady Gaga snubs NZ, announces Australian shows
The singer tours Australia in December 2025, the first time in over a decade.

Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.

‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thriving
There's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence.

Review: Sex Pistols prove punk is not dead
REVIEW: Punk is not dead. It's still there, just constantly changing.

International show The Gruffalo Live on Stage coming
What's a Gruffalo? Why, didn't you know?

Western Springs stadium battle: Rugby club and promoters v Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray
The rugby club and music promoters propose a 50,000-person concert venue and sports hub.

'A fire in my belly': He grew up poor and met dad at 30 - the wild genius behind Synthony
More than 40,000 fans will pack Auckland Domain on Saturday; here's the man behind it all.

How Synthony became New Zealand’s biggest one-day festival
The concert started out with an orchestra playing dance bangers. How did it become so big?