Entertainment'This is insane': Traffic jam leaves festivalgoers stranded for hours in heatOrganisers blamed the delays on Waitangi Day traffic and visitors to nearby Te Ārai Links.06 Feb 11:15 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan says coming to NZ has shown how ‘scared’ she is in USThe Grammy winner described New Zealand's embrace of the queer community as 'awesome'.05 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandOn a roll: Hastings Meatball Festival returns with bigger menu and big namesThe festival runs from 5pm to 8.30pm on Friday, March 6.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionMitchell HagemanI’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrong03 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history alive03 Feb 11:23 PM
Entertainment'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumours18 Jan 04:22 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Victim who fell 15m from festival Ferris wheel speaks as footage emergesThe man says he plunged more than 15m after a safety bar unclipped.07 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalVideo footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:00 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
New ZealandCoro Classic brings 7000 festival fans to small Coromandel holiday townThree stages hosted acts from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and beyond.05 Jan 08:16 PM
EntertainmentKiwi band Borderline at Rhythm and VinesYoung NZ band Borderline played a great set during Rhythm and Vines.Watch30 Dec 11:50 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
EntertainmentThree-day Auckland music festival to end in 2026Organisers said the large festival has become difficult to sustain. 15 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in TakapauThe CHB Sanctuary Sounds festival theme is retro-futuristic world of vintage sci-fi.02 Dec 05:00 PM
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
LifestyleFestive spirit rising: The best of arts and culture across the city this weekendChristmas bells are starting to jingle their way into our weekly round-up of events.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNatural progression for the festival sees five trustees appointedFounder Jeremy Tātere MacLeod says the trust will secure the festival’s future.14 Nov 03:34 AM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Circus magic, spooky mazes and summer swimsFancy a fright, a feast or a family day out? Auckland’s got you covered.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaCulture takes centre stage at Rotorua's day of song, kai and togethernessVisitors can enjoy food, artisan stalls and the Ola Fou wellbeing hub.30 Oct 11:11 PM
EntertainmentSplore festival shares full lineup for summer 2026 returnOrganisers failed to break even in 2024, prompting a fallow year.29 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleHow to fill your Auckland weekend with culture, music and a little magicIf you’re looking for ways to be entertained, this is the curated list you need.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Urlich to bring house beats and disco spirit to Nuit BlancheAt nearly 70, Urlich says music still makes people ‘forget themselves’.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second yearThe January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.01 Oct 09:53 PM
EntertainmentWaititi and Ora take on infamous Fyre Fest flop in new stage musicalModels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted the doomed 2017 festival.09 Sep 01:52 AM
New ZealandWonder in the skies: Drone show crowned NZ’s best cultural eventThe win is hailed as proof Aronui Arts Festival's 'bold new step' has paid off.03 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSuccess with a meatball: Hastings festival named top food event of 2025Hastings Meatball Festival has won a major honour at the NZ Event Awards.03 Sep 03:51 AM
Entertainment'Historic booking': Split Enz to reform, Dom Dolla to headline Electric Avenue 2026The festival will host a record 45,000 people daily on an expanded site.02 Sep 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are our summer events dying out?OPINION: Several festivals have cancelled or will cancel, but organisers intend to return.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHomegrown music festival releases first line-up for 2026Over 30 acts are on the first line-up, with more to be announced in October.01 Sep 07:30 PM
