New ZealandThe Hastings Blossom Parade is marking 75 years - this man has been to them allThe 2025 parade on Saturday will feature a giant birthday cake float.17 Sep 09:49 PM
EntertainmentCarpenter, Bieber and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026Young Thug also joins the lineup months after his release from prison.16 Sep 06:46 PM
New ZealandWomen urge promoter boycott after sex crimes case revealedHe founded Bay Dreams and One Love and is promoting a Snoop Dogg show this month.11 Sep 07:04 AM
Entertainment'Historic booking': Split Enz to reform, Dom Dolla to headline Electric Avenue 202602 Sep 09:10 PM
EntertainmentNZ's longest-running music and arts festival returns for 2026 summerOrganisers failed to break even in 2024, prompting a fallow year.27 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldNotting Hill Carnival chaos: Tube brawl breaks out amid record arrestsA reveller threw a drink at other people, sparking the fight at Baker Street station.27 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
WorldDust storm chaos: Burning Man attendees face gridlock, damaged campsAttendees of the US festival faced uninhabitable conditions over the weekend.26 Aug 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Stoked': Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns to RotoruaThe festival will feature live music, contemporary dance, performance art, and solo works.26 Aug 03:31 AM
Christchurch'Sincerely apologise': Music festival attendees caught up in privacy breachRolling Meadows said the error was caused by a fault of ticketing company, Flicket. 26 Aug 01:04 AM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festivalJade Baker leads the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival with an all-female team.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandUK hitmakers Rudimental to headline expanded NYE festivalFamous Last Words returns to Bay Park Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2025. 19 Aug 09:40 PM
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
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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
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