RacingHow fans can join Warriors, Blues and Auckland FC in $4m NZB Kiwi raceThe NZB Kiwi is part of a huge weekend of sport in Auckland in early March. 04 Feb 11:14 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandHot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event monthDrawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.01 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'We will continue': Sikh community defiant after protest at Tauranga parade13 Jan 12:02 AM
World'Sad sign of the times': Armed police to guard Australian Open after Bondi attack11 Jan 07:24 AM
New ZealandBig year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packedOn January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.06 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘World-class’: How Tauranga became the Bay’s next big stage for sport and live entertainmentWhat’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for the local economy and community? 04 Jan 05:01 PM
Entertainment'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its lastTicket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts. 28 Dec 04:15 AM
EntertainmentSummer festival horror stories: Mud, lost keys and a tent infernoFrom Portaloo pitfalls to fiery infernos, these festivals really packed a punch. 27 Dec 06:00 AM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this summer: Ed Sheeran, ASB Classic, and moreFrom beachside festivals to big city spectacles, here’s how to fill your summer calendar.19 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThree-day Auckland music festival to end in 2026Organisers said the large festival has become difficult to sustain. 15 Dec 06:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Handel’s Messiah closes Auckland Choral’s 2025 season in styleREVIEW: Conductor Uwe Grodd hailed the work as art that ‘binds us together’.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
Black FernsBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato Nightglow tickets to be released across eight datesEvent organisers decide on “staggered approach” to support fair access.01 Dec 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandConcerts and cupcakes: Push to pack more shows into Eden Park gets council backingAuckland Council decides to support Government plan for more concerts – 'in principle'.27 Nov 04:39 AM
AucklandEden Park eyes space for 1500 car parks to replace outer oval in stadium overhaulPark bosses are also keen to see a footbridge connect directly with nearby Kingsland. 26 Nov 08:17 PM
Cricket'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandSold-out festivals boost Hawke’s Bay tourismMore than half the Harvest festival’s 2200 guests travelled from outside Hawke’s Bay.24 Nov 02:15 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
LifestyleAli Campbell returns to Northland for Waitangi weekend UB40 showThe UK singer vividly recalls reading the Treaty of Waitangi during a Northland visit.22 Nov 05:00 AM
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
ChristchurchCountdown on for 2026 World Buskers Festival in ChristchurchThe 2026 festival will bring acts from 12 countries to five city spots.19 Nov 12:33 AM
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 ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
