EntertainmentHere's what really goes on at Burning ManSex lessons, a 'spank bank' and Bill Murray-themed happy hour ... welcome to Burning Man.04 Sep 05:30 AM
EntertainmentNorthern Bass confirm loudest New Year's line-up yetThe Upbeats, Chali 2Na and Pendulum join the Northern Bass line-up today.30 Aug 09:29 PM
EntertainmentZM's Friday Jams is throwing an epic R&B partyCraig David, Ne-Yo and Kelis are joining forces to headline a throwback concert..24 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentHow Rhythm & Vines came back from the brinkHamish Pinkham nearly saw his festival dreams crash and burn. Now, his smile is back.16 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentRhythm & Vines is about to get schooledOne of the world's biggest rappers, Schoolboy Q, will headline the summer music fest.15 Aug 07:30 PM
EntertainmentAlanis Morissette is coming to NZ with a new lookIt's time to get ironic - Alanis Morissette is coming to New Zealand.03 Aug 02:08 AM
EntertainmentKiwi music fest aims to be as big as CoachellaThe organisers behind NZ's most successful music festival want it to get even bigger.26 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentHip-hop stars head up Northern Bass lineupNorthern Bass have made their first lineup announcement - here's who's coming to New Years28 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe goss you missed from GlastonburyFrom jokes about assassinating presidents to unexpected celeb hook-ups.26 Jun 05:00 AM
KahuMaori astronomer: We've got Matariki wrongWe're using the wrong month - and calendar - to celebrate Matariki, two academics say.19 Jun 04:19 AM
EntertainmentShaggy to headline summer festivalReggae pop star Shaggy has been confirmed as headliner for summer festival One Love.31 May 07:00 PM
Entertainment'Closer to Hunger Games than Coachella'A lawsuit has been filed against organisers of the disastrous Fyre Festival.02 May 09:00 AM
EntertainmentThis kid is the real star of CoachellaForget the stars, this kid just won Coachella as far as the internet's concerned.19 Apr 12:30 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Let's have more festivalsCOMMENT: Alan Duff wants to see New Zealand try out more cultural festivals.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUnderworld ready to light up forest festUnderworld are getting ready to show Woodhill Forest a good time.05 Apr 08:30 PM
KahuPasifika's joy will shine in any weatherWestern Springs Park will come to life with the sounds, smells and sights of the Pacific.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: A great Auckland weekendEDITORIAL: Aucklanders have a lot to be proud of with so much to do in the city.24 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandCloud clears for hot air balloon launchMore than 20 hot air balloons to provide a spectacle in Hamilton today.21 Mar 08:15 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Cautionary tale of party pillsHarm Reduction at musical festival's tent an eye opener.11 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelLiving the footie dreamAs the NRL season kicks off, Michael Burgess recalls his dream-made-reality at a final to beat all finals.10 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelThe globe's best parties: Celebrate good timesWe're in the mood to celebrate, so Eli Orzessek finds the globe's best parties. Book a flight and get yourself on the guest list.05 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandStealthy showing of anti-vaccination filmTicket holders for Vaxxed will be notified of the venue only three hours before it starts03 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHow Auckland got a new music festivalPromoter Dave Roper is coming out of retirement for something "really special'.01 Mar 06:30 PM
KahuKapa haka spectacle best so farThe world's largest kapa haka festival, which was held in Hawke's Bay, has been tipped by Te Matatini organisers as the best one yet.26 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFestival explodes into colourThey came dressed in white - and left the colour of a rainbow.26 Feb 05:30 AM
EntertainmentSplore says sorry after four-hour traffic delaysOrganisers have apologised for traffic delays and mud that plagued this weekend's Splore music festival in Auckland.19 Feb 09:35 PM
WorldFestival: 20 hospitalised after overdoseDrug overdoses at Melbourne's Electric Parade music festival have landed more than 20 revellers in hospital.19 Feb 05:08 PM
EntertainmentRotorua doesn't want Raggamuffin backRotorua will not host the Raggamuffin festival this year. The promoters of the show announced on Friday that the 10th festival, scheduled 14 Feb 06:32 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions with Steven OatesGay broadcaster and MC Steven Oates is hosting three events at this month's Auckland Pride Festival.13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldYouth gang terrorises Melbourne festivalFestival goers in Melbourne's west were punched and kicked, and had phones, wallets and bags stolen, by a gang of 40 youths.12 Feb 10:54 PM
EntertainmentRaggamuffin on hold, may move venueThe Raggamuffin Music Festival, which was be held in Auckland next Saturday, has been postponed until November - and a new venue could be on the cards.10 Feb 06:42 AM
EntertainmentSurprise summer music festival coming to AucklandAuckland music fans have been given a pleasant summer surprise today with Underworld confirmed to headline a brand new music festival.09 Feb 10:30 PM
KahuFamily fun at Waitangi festivalsThousands came together at festivals across the region today to celebrate Waitangi day. While free rides, stalls, and entertainment 06 Feb 04:27 AM
EntertainmentHere's the real star of Auckland's Laneway festivalSome of the biggest acts in the hipster music world were at Laneway. But they were all outshined by the day's real star: the new venue.30 Jan 07:11 PM