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
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Are our summer events dying out?OPINION: Several festivals have cancelled or will cancel, but organisers intend to return.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Travel newsFive events you should not miss this SeptemberPrepare your September for an array of festivities.30 Aug 05:25 PM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years26 Aug 07:26 AM
Christchurch'Sincerely apologise': Music festival attendees caught up in privacy breach26 Aug 01:04 AM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festival22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Unity, service, pride' - Rotorua Indian Association marks 90-year milestoneOver 450 guests attended the 90th jubilee celebration on August 2.14 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandRolling on to the top table: Meatball Festival nominated for best event in NZThe Hastings Meatball Festival drew 5000 attendees in its first year.13 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandTake a punt on the line-up: Popular music festival selling early tickets for $60Outfield's co-founders don't want financial barriers to get in the way of festival fun. 12 Aug 03:47 AM
EntertainmentControversial rapper joins Rhythm and Alps lineup for 15-year anniversaryThe headlining act will return despite past controversy, joining Rudimental and Santigold.11 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
Entertainment'Long may it continue': NZ events industry sees promising revivalLorde and Ed Sheeran have recently announced shows following a period of 'public malaise'.28 Jul 07:38 AM
New ZealandArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
TravelGiddy Up: Best places to experience cowboy cultureFrom Argentina’s gauchos to Italy’s butteri and America’s rodeo wranglers.19 Jul 07:00 PM
Travel8 Mistakes I made at the Edinburgh Fringe FestivalHeading to the iconic performance festival? Here's what not to do. 17 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Martin Henderson’s house with Kiwi girlfriend; Designer expands into Arrowtown; AFC star’s romantic proposal Plus, Taika and Lorde party with the stars at Glastonbury.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Please return me’: Reusable cups are replacing recycling at concertsEvent spaces are turning to packaging that can be washed and reused hundreds of times.01 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Off-peak Europe, Milan pizza and more travel picksSkip the European summer and save more.21 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe rise of Synthony: Behind the scenes with DJ Dick Johnson'Going back to the roots': A journey through Synthony's evolution into a global sensation.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel newsWatch the whale migration with this festivalHere are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on. 05 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentRutene Spooner's new show pays homage to his musical rootsThe show aims to connect with kaumātua, celebrating classic jazz and crooning.03 Jun 02:00 AM
TravelI've been to Eurovision four times, here's why it's a must-visit eventBasel hosted the 69th Eurovision with a non-stop festive atmosphere.31 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandTweed, balls and bands: Coolest festival in town, winter Art Deco, is backPlans include a Friday night Grand Winter Ball and a free Tweed Ride on Saturday.30 May 06:00 PM
ReviewsHighlights from the last days of the New Zealand International Comedy FestivalThe NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington. 24 May 04:00 AM
TravelThis Queensland Food Festival boasts the world’s best vodkaThe Sunshine Coast isn't just about beaches and sun, the food and drink shine too. 19 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novelWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Shaun Hendy's warning on the Covid lessons we're still to learn OPINION: A new book by the Covid modeller is a compulsive read with provocative ideas. 13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it offHomegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.08 May 06:00 PM
