EntertainmentLegendary love affair rides in from westFrances Moore and Alex Taylor's daringly dished up <i>Dido and Aeneas: Recomposed</i> has come into town from the west with its original gusto intact.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentColdplay promise NZ confetti and lasersColdplay will be returning to New Zealand at the end of the year for one show at Mount Smart Stadium - and they've got some tricks up their sleeves.18 May 08:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Internet to play two shows in NZThe Internet are returning to New Zealand for two shows: one in Auckland, and one in Wellington.17 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentSimon & Garfunkel tribute show set for NZIf you love their songs then check out this live British production coming to Auckland for one night only.11 May 07:45 PM
EntertainmentTop pianists set to perform in NZThe "world's most successful" pianist Richard Clayderman and internationally renowned Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang are coming to NZ this year.11 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOfferings range from banal to magnificentBramwell Tovey's Time Tracks was a blunt, noisy launch for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Aotearoa Plus, its annual concert of "cutting-edge contemporary".08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Topp Twins return to the stageThe twins return to the stage to perform for two very different audiences. They talk to Dionne Christian.07 May 04:45 AM
EntertainmentConcert review: NZSO, Auckland Town HallThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra sees tonight's Aotearoa Plus concert as its "annual showcase of cutting-edge music from New Zealand and abroad".06 May 05:14 PM
EntertainmentFlume to kick off world tour with three massive NZ showsFlume is scaling up on his just-announced world tour, kicking things off with three stadium shows in New Zealand.04 May 08:50 PM
OpinionChris SchulzIs this the strangest metal show Auckland has seen?Auckland gets rowdy on a Sunday night as British metal titans Iron Maiden fly into town. Chris Schulz was there.01 May 11:30 PM
EntertainmentSuperstars join Woodstock-style mega festivalIt is being hailed as the greatest concert ever, a superstar-studded bill of ultimate rock legends, including Sir Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan.30 Apr 11:26 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Returning in triumphEver since Ning Feng topped the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, he's returned to NZ for regular concerto appearances with APO.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOzzy Osbourne farewells Kiwi fansOne Prince has fallen already this April, but the Prince of Darkness and his closest comrades are marching on to a fate of their choosing.28 Apr 10:40 PM
EntertainmentIs Danny Brown the Miley Cyrus of rap?With only a scattershot of guest verses and a handful of live shows in the past 12 months, Danny Brown was always going to be a bit rusty.22 Apr 10:30 AM
EntertainmentTrio transports fans to glory of VersaillesHarpsichordist Christophe Rousset and his three colleagues certainly gave us the perfect soundtrack for such a delicious fantasy.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRobert Smith and The Cure are returning to NZNine years since their last New Zealand appearance, seminal English post-punk rockers The Cure will return to Auckland for a show at Vector Arena on Thursday, July 21.13 Apr 06:40 PM
EntertainmentBilly Crystal on stage in NZ for first timeThe celebrated Oscar host is appearing doing two nights of "sit-down" comedy in Auckland ....11 Apr 06:06 AM
EntertainmentMahler symphony a blooming spectacleMahler's <i>Third Symphony</i> was the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's spectacular contribution to the 2009 Auckland Arts Festival.03 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRocker slams fan for bringing bubble maker to showKiwi fans didn't get to see Noel Gallagher on his recent tour down under - if they had, they might have witnessed an outburst like this.31 Mar 09:00 AM
EntertainmentShihad's crazy plan to open NZ Music MonthShihad are about to kick off New Zealand Music Month in the best possible way by playing three shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.30 Mar 05:45 PM
EntertainmentDisturbed to play new Auckland showDisturbed have announced plans to return to New Zealand after cancelling a show here earlier this year.29 Mar 09:38 PM
EntertainmentEarle ends tour on a high noteThese days Steve Earle is a frequent visitor to New Zealand - he's a keen trout fisherman - and, of course, in today's music world 29 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Tweedy at the PowerstationWilco frontman Jeff Tweedy brought his other band to town for a show that delivered low-key magic.27 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Brian Wilson's 50th anniversary of 'Pet Sounds', CivicThe beginning of Beach Boys composer Brian Wilson's world tour had some shaky moments but delivered an enjoyable track-by-track performance of the band's classic album, Pet Sounds.27 Mar 04:55 AM
EntertainmentPromoters say new hip-hop festival is here to stayThe promoters of an all-new hip-hop festival in Auckland are confident their line-up of veteran hip-hop acts will deliver.24 Mar 08:00 AM
EntertainmentGallagher cancels show after guitars held upAfter cancelling his sold-out show in Auckland British singer Noel Gallagher has revealed his guitars got held up in Chile.24 Mar 07:12 AM
EntertainmentAuckland has a new hip-hop festival on its handsBone Thugs-N- Harmony will headline an all-new hip-hop festival in Auckland in May, it has been confirmed.20 Mar 07:45 PM
EntertainmentKendrick Lamar a 'hip hop magician'REVIEW: The rapper isn't blessed with a booming voice. His songs aren't full of trap bass and Auto-Tuned vocals. All he has is his words. And that's all he needs.19 Mar 10:22 PM
EntertainmentGirl Talk turns pop on its headGirl Talk gets set to ignite the dancefloor at Auckland City Limits, writes Lydia Jenkin.17 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentTom Jones interview: I was typecast, in a tuxTom Jones hits town this week on the back of a run of acclaimed albums and an autobiography. He talks about his late-career renaissance.12 Mar 02:00 AM
