New ZealandWhat to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival eventsSteely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.08 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentThe ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumnSummer may be leaving us behind, but New Zealand's music scene is still heating up.02 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandLive at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueDowntown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life. 27 Feb 06:03 AM
New Zealand‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineupHeadliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.21 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentR&B icon announces NZ show at Auckland’s Civic TheatreGrammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is heading back to NZ.20 Feb 10:07 PM
OpinionEmma GleasonAmyl and the Sniffers review: It’s their first NZ tour, it’s sold out, and it rockedHigh-octane Aussie punks' delivered a sexy, sweaty show with no room for 'dumb c***s'.16 Feb 12:59 AM
EntertainmentDrake blasts Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in Aussie outburstDrake's animated, expletive-filled speech drew attention to his rival's half-time stunt.12 Feb 04:12 AM
BusinessOriginal painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctionedA painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale. 12 Feb 12:44 AM
Entertainment‘Touches my heart’: Drake gifts two Aussie fans $45k at Melbourne showThe Canadian rapper gave back to fans who showed 'a lot of love' to him and his son.10 Feb 07:49 PM
Entertainment‘Bitterly disappointing’: Sewage issue forces Bryan Adams to cancel concertA blockage of fat, grease and rags caused the sewerage system to overflow in Perth.10 Feb 07:11 AM
EntertainmentKendrick Lamar cuts infamous lyric at controversial Super Bowl Halftime ShowSamuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA all made special guest appearances.10 Feb 04:51 AM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacleOpinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?06 Feb 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Thousands of Laneway concert-goers miss acts due to ticket glitchThis year is the 20th edition of the popular music festival.06 Feb 03:35 AM
EntertainmentBeyonce’s NZ tour snub: Could Eden Park be the perfect host for Queen Bey?Fans debate whether Oz would be prioritised over NZ if more tour dates are announced.05 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleMust-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free showsThere couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.31 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJames Blunt announces one-off NZ showThe British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.28 Jan 08:37 PM
Entertainment‘Thrilled’: Toto announce 3 NZ shows for 2025The iconic 70s band are heading to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this year.27 Jan 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begunOPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.25 Jan 12:19 AM
ReviewsBethany ReitsmaBenson Boone: Beautiful Things and backflips at Spark ArenaREVIEW: Meet the TikTok-famous US artist who sold out Spark Arena.24 Jan 11:19 PM
LifestyleThe ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend eventsIt isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandEden Park CEO ‘delighted’ at PM’s call to abolish concert limit, Helen Clark criticises itLuxon has called for the limit of concerts at Eden Park to be abolished completely.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs coolHearing loss affects one in six Kiwis - and it's expected one in four will suffer by 2050.20 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentLuke Combs performs a shoey with rugby stars at Eden Park concertNZ rugby stars joined the US country music legend on stage for an unconventional drink.18 Jan 10:42 PM
Entertainment‘Honoured’: Nashville star Mitchell Tenpenny on NZ’s country music renaissance'It just feels really cool to be a part of it as it’s growing.'18 Jan 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Gutted’: Auckland rock festival cancelled amid low ticket salesBlindspott and Alien Ant Farm were set to headline Paradise City Rock Festival 2025.16 Jan 11:11 PM
EntertainmentLuke Combs at Eden Park: Train closures and everything you need to knowCountry fans heading to Eden Park will be hoping when it rains it doesn’t pour.15 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandMundi Trio to bring world music vibes to Eastwoodhill performanceHow Mundi Trio’s music invites audiences to dance and dream.15 Jan 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThese roadies help stars rock ‘n’ roll all night. They’re in their 70sNYT: 'We don’t always have to fade away... I'll do this until I can't crawl in there.'15 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAre you protected if that expensive concert is cancelled?Many concerts and festivals around the country have been cancelled or changed recently.12 Jan 02:34 AM
New Zealand‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gatherOne resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.31 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandThousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&VOrganisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.30 Dec 02:15 AM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the cityEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.28 Dec 04:00 PM
