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
TravelFyreFraud: Seized festival merchandise up for actionThe US Marshal Service is putting seized festival merchandise up for auction.02 Aug 08:22 PM
LifestyleGlitter boobs' naked new ventureSophie Tea aka 'glitter boobs' has caused another frenzy with her latest nude venture.30 Jun 09:05 AM
New ZealandWelcome to level 1: Events, festivals return, tourism sector calls out for continued helpEvents and public gatherings can resume as normal as the 100-person cap lifts.08 Jun 04:56 AM
EntertainmentSummer festival tickets snapped up despite lack of lineupsSome of the country's major summer music festivals are nearly sold out.25 May 07:08 AM
EntertainmentCoachella reportedly postponed over coronavirus fearsOne of the most popular music festivals in the globe reportedly postponed for six months.10 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for first time in 21-year historyAuckland University professor says cancellation is an overreaction.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting todayChina consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.03 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festivalLauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jan 06:39 AM
EntertainmentEurope's biggest winter music fest coming to NZSnowboxx blends alpine antics with music and parties and bottomless brunch.20 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowherePopular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Jan 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."02 Jan 08:34 AM
