TravelThe best small music festivals to swap in for the big-name giantsLove music? Love travel? Then you'll love these 2026 music events.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning for Kiwis after suspected mass MDMA overdose in AustraliaA man died at the Dreamstate Music Festival in Sydney over the weekend.09 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandSewage spill cancels Island Bay boat blessing but festival crowds still turn outBlessing of the Boats was cancelled, but crowds still packed Island Bay.08 Feb 08:13 AM
New Zealand'Confident our food was not responsible': Food truck responds after Laneway illness reports08 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandLaneway food truck urges diners to come forward after reports of severe stomach illness07 Feb 03:11 AM
Entertainment'This is insane': Traffic jam leaves festivalgoers stranded for hours in heat06 Feb 11:15 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history alive03 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after break03 Feb 09:36 PM
LifestyleFrom Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekendFree and family-friendly events span beaches, gardens, the zoo and city squares.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last roundAbout 20,000 cases and 400,000 litres of wine will be sold by liquidators.28 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artistsThe musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.24 Jan 05:00 AM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisMitchell HagemanPaying by the minute: How Ed Sheeran, All Blacks and the theatre stack up on valueAre big nights out still worth the money in NZ? We crunch the cost per minute.21 Jan 02:00 AM
Entertainment'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
LifestyleWhat’s on this summer in Auckland: Festivals, concerts and free family funFrom free Waitangi whānau days to open-air opera, this season is packed with choice.16 Jan 04:36 PM
New ZealandMajor music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivalsA Norwegian electronic music duo will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue.07 Jan 06:00 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 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 Zealand Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refundedShe says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.01 Jan 06:06 AM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 Dec 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE partyThe rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.31 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandAuthorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhereIt comes after two straight nights of violence in Auckland, involving group brawls.31 Dec 12:58 AM
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
New Zealand'Probably good to have a plan B': Last week of 2025 to be wet and wildHeavy rain is expected in holiday hotspots including Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel.28 Dec 12:27 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025. 27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMusic festival drug testers brace for surge in cocaine, ketamine useKetamine-related hospital admissions have risen more than sevenfold since 2014.27 Dec 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
