New ZealandPeachy Keen security guards allegedly spat on and kicked by man also accused of assaulting womenMusic festival organisers: 'We never thought something like this would happen.'05 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
EntertainmentWanaka food and wine festival off to a good startMore than 2000 people attended the first Ripe festival on Sunday.22 Mar 12:30 AM
TravelMan and his party jet inviting Kiwis to celebrate NYE, twiceDubbed New Zealand's Fyre Festval, how certain can we be the trip will ever take off?15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandWellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this monthDrag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sound Valley set to blast offThe down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 01:10 AM
New ZealandScribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music festThe festival at Hagley Park has been sold out for a month with 25,000 people expected.25 Feb 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDance me to the end of loveBefore the pandemic, we danced. By Sarah Daniell.12 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHoli cancelled: Wellington misses out on colourful festivalFestival organisers were unable to import special coloured powder from India in time.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleLantern Festival free but ticketed this year as venue changes to waterfrontFor contact tracing and crowd control at the annual Chinese New Year celebration09 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandCubaDupa's latest line-up announcedThere are numerous performers and programmes set down for the festival.02 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandSoundsplash festival reports few intoxications despite rocky startSoundsplash organiser says stringent drug checking process paid off.24 Jan 06:08 AM
New ZealandThe shows will go on: Festivals, cultural events and concerts back for 2021Many events, including Auckland's three largest, were cancelled last year due to Covid.23 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandFestival-goers suffer paranoia, seizures after taking fake ecstasy laced with lethal chemicalAlarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHours of delays: Gisborne Airport evacuated after threat, police block roadsRhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.01 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians warned harmful substances in party drugs 'well-distributed' across NZPill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew Year drug warning: Bath salts are 'bloody everywhere'Testers dub this 'the summer of cathinones' after substance discovered in place of MDMA.29 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSold-out festival go-ahead was down to the wireOrganisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.29 Dec 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' substitute found in MDMA testingFestival-goers are being urged to get their drugs tested this summer.26 Dec 10:51 PM
EntertainmentWomad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in MarchNew Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBitter pill: Drug testing law too late for this summerA drug-checking group says new legislation is too late to help young people this year.04 Dec 12:52 AM
EntertainmentWellington's first music festival of the Summer ready to brave the elementsIt would be too soon to organise pill testing, but the organisers supported the bill .01 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandMilkshake-inspired stouts clean up at BeervanaThe brewer of a milkshake-inspired stout says 'you ain't seen nothing yet'.22 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandDumplings to star at first-ever Dumplings on Dominion Festival'We thought it was time to shine a light on this unique part of the city.'12 Nov 01:52 AM
EntertainmentK-festival to become first mass cultural festival in Auckland in a time of pandemicAbout 10,000 people expected at event celebrating all things Korean.08 Nov 02:14 AM
LifestyleAmazing pictures: Is this NZ's busiest Halloween street?Could Torbay be the NZ suburb most dedicated to Halloween?31 Oct 08:37 PM
Lifestyle'Scan for sweets': Ministry of Health asks Kiwis to put up QR codes for trick-or-treaters'Wherever you end up this Halloween, remember to scan in!'29 Oct 05:24 AM
EntertainmentFocus: Six60’s Matiu Walters fight to play Eden ParkSix60 frontman Matiu Walters explains why the band's fighting to play at the iconic venue. Video / Michael Craig / Sky SportWatch23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSummer music festival organisers reveal Covid-19 contingency plansRunning a safe event is the highest priority for those organising Rhythm and Vines.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa's Toast Martinborough cancelledOrganisers announce the event is cancelled this year after weighing up Covid-19 risks.18 Sep 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAlien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language WeekWaipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.17 Sep 11:00 PM
EntertainmentShapeshifter and Benee to perform at Christchurch festival"After one hell of a year, we're looking forward to having something to be excited about".14 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Moon Fest up in airOrganisers trying to work it into diverse Auckland's cultural calendar25 Aug 03:37 AM
EntertainmentHow can summer festivals still go ahead?Can festivals happen given social distancing - or international artists even get in to NZ?20 Aug 03:06 AM
