New ZealandLittle festival with big heart on in the ‘StingsCheck out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.30 Oct 11:22 PM
New Zealand'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway FestivalThe race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFind a new passion at Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers FestivalThere are 10 sessions, with topics ranging from weird critters to wonderful bookshops.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to TaurangaThe Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.17 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandGraffiato back with fresh street art for 2023New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.17 Oct 10:35 PM
New ZealandSearch begins for delicious creationsAfter the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobiaHe is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.16 Oct 10:43 PM
KahuFireworks threat means maunga will close overnightMaunga will close evenings during Guy Fawkes period to prevent damage.11 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandHamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of WeirdHamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.09 Oct 12:51 AM
TalanoaCook Islands cultural heritage to come alive at Te Maeva Nui festivalCook Islands heritage is centre stage in a showcase of arts, language, music and dance.29 Sep 04:57 AM
TravelDive into summer: The ultimate summer festival guide for NZ and AUSThe ultimate guide to sun-soaked happenings Down Under!27 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandStrong, female-led stories front and centre of Arts FestivalThe artists are all at the top of their game.26 Sep 12:52 AM
TravelThey’ll be back: Arnie spotted in lederhosen as Oktoberfest exceeds pre-pandemic numbers“I’ll be back…” he said, and the Austrian-American politician was true to his word.25 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKo Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken wordThe concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.19 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandInternational and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.18 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelWander Waiheke's breathtaking trails, then dine in style – the ultimate island treatWaiheke's hospitality takes any challenge head-on.18 Sep 06:45 PM
Letters to the EditorLiterary exhibition celebrates the lost art of letter writing in WhanganuiWhat would Quasimodo say to the Queen of Hearts?10 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelThe Burning Man party is all over. Now what?This year's festival saw a mass exodus and questioning of the 'leave no trace' principle.07 Sep 10:43 PM
EntertainmentLaneway Festival announces star-studded line-up for 2024 returnFrom Stormzy to Raye, it's a show you won't want to miss.05 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDeath under investigation at Burning Man as flooding strands thousandsThe identity of the person or the suspected cause of death is still unknown.03 Sep 10:03 AM
New ZealandHave a laugh at this year’s arts festivalComedy is the crowd favourite at the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.29 Aug 01:53 AM
TravelForget Fyre Festival: Iconic desert festival to go ahead on after rain check dodgeThis annual event sees a loyal following party in the desert.24 Aug 04:01 AM
EntertainmentPre-sale tickets to infamous Fyre Festival sell outThe infamous Fyre Festival is back, and tickets to the “disastrous” event are selling out.23 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarvest Hawke’s Bay: A toast to food and wine 'heroes'The countdown is on to Harvest Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s newest food and wine festival.20 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooksThey will exhibit at the Tauranga Food Show, which marks its 10th anniversary next week.18 Aug 04:00 PM
TravelFestival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel newsThere's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.13 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandFling yourself into spring festivalOrganisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.08 Aug 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane BosherHe wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".05 Aug 05:49 PM
New ZealandArt Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.23 Jul 04:44 AM
