OpinionReview: Black Sabbath show their heavy mettleLed by the irrepressible Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath brought together fans young and old in horn-throwing, fist-pumping fashion.20 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentLegends' world tour kicks off in AucklandHeavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath hit the stage in Auckland last night for the first show of their world tour.20 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBlack Sabbath: Regaining the sparkBlack Sabbath lifted the lid on their new album today at a closed session in Auckland.18 Apr 04:50 AM
EntertainmentHey kids, the fun is all for youOver the next few months children, from tots to teens, can immerse themselves in music, comedy and drama as they like it: loud and boisterous, writes Dionne Christian.12 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out is back, with venue changeThe Big Day Out is to rock Auckland again next January - or that's the plan of promoter Campbell Smith.10 Apr 06:48 PM
OpinionConcert review: Wilco, Mavis StaplesIt's been ten years since Wilco - the Chicago band who have become standard bearers for rustic American art-rock - first popped into town.07 Apr 04:49 AM
EntertainmentJosh Groban's first stop on world tourTell my fans to request the songs they want to hear, Josh Groban tells Paula Yeoman.06 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandFunpark foes battle for revellers' cashThrill-seekers at the long-running Auckland Easter Show have been left disappointed after its main ride provider set up a rival event, breaking a 60-year tradition.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLive music beats quake bluesLive music in hastily-built venues has helped shaken Cantabrians beat the post-quake blues, a university researcher says.25 Mar 04:37 AM
EntertainmentCounting Crows a no-showAmerican band Counting Crows have cancelled all of their New Zealand shows after pulling the plug on their Wellington gig at the last minute.24 Mar 10:43 PM
OpinionConcert review: Neil Young and Crazy HorseNeil Young refused to play a greatest hits set, but his concert was crazy and confounding, exciting and exhausting, writes Russell Baillie.21 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentPop stars' mum on missionMolly Bedingfield - mother to pop artists Daniel and Natasha - is the founder of the Global Angels Foundation; an international charity that aims to help communities living in extreme poverty and disadvantage.20 Mar 06:16 PM
OpinionConcert review: Steve Miller Band and Santana, Vector ArenaWith the 60s generation of rock fans now at Gold Card age, this concert perhaps flagged what we might expect in the future: Steve Miller with his excellent band - which included the great Spector-era soul singer Sonny Charles - started just after 7pm.19 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionConcert review: RodriguezAt 70, his eye sight is failing, and he looked fragile as he was escorted on and off the stage by his roadie and members of his recently assembled all-Kiwi band.17 Mar 09:55 PM
