EntertainmentNorthern Bass: The Goldie touchDrum 'n' bass innovator Goldie says New Zealand has always been a stronghold of the genre. He talks to Lydia Jenkin.12 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentRaggamuffin: Etana - I am womanJamaican singer Etana, in town for Raggamuffin, uses her artistic name to make a statement, she tells Lydia Jenkin.11 Dec 07:00 PM
EntertainmentWhere to head on NYEHere are TimeOut's picks of the big gigs bringing in 2015.11 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionBest and worst of summer gigs"To get a beer," writes Chris Schulz, "you had to queue to buy beer tokens, queue to enter the beer-drinking enclosure, and queue to redeem your tokens."10 Dec 08:35 PM
EntertainmentCypress Hill: Rolling into townChris Schulz talks to Cypress Hill ahead of their slot at Raggamuffin and finds they still get a kick out of performing - among other things.10 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentSplore line-up still growingSplore is upping the ante for next year's festival, adding even more big names and events to an already bulging and eclectic line-up that boasts 300 acts.10 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandGrey Lynn plays host to swinging festivalAuckland's Grey Lynn Park Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary in style on Saturday.30 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentVolunteers ready for eclectic park festivalFor 30 years, the sheltered daisy-covered banks and fields of an Auckland suburban park have become a cradle of happiness for a summer's day of picnics, music, kids entertainment and pre Christmas shopping.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand250,000 expected for 'best free show'There have been near-disasters with Christmas floats crashing into buildings, rain wrecking the displays and a cat giving birth mid-parade - but the Farmers Santa Parade is still going strong and continues to annually draw a huge crowd.28 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSplore: More UK and Oz acts announcedSummer's music festival hopes have been boosted by solid additions to February's Splore line-up, including British DJ Mr Scruff and hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030.29 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTour news: Neneh Cherry, John LegendNext year's Auckland Arts festival has a Cherry on top with Swedish star Nenah Cherry coming to town. And piano legend John Legend will play Vector Arena in December.22 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentSinead O'Connor coming to WOMADWomad festival has announced its line-up today, and top of the bill is Sinead O'Connor.22 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAngie Stone: True to her rootsR&B legend Angie Stone tells Lydia Jenkin how proud she is to be part of SoulFest line-up next weekend.17 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentFestival bans headdressTraders at next year's Glastonbury Festival have been banned from selling Native American headdresses following an online petition that got just 65 signatures.15 Oct 09:30 PM
EntertainmentYoussou N'Dour brings world sounds to WomadAs earlybird tickets go on sale for Womad 2015, the festival has revealed a sneak peek at the line-up, announcing two grand international stars: effervescent balladeer Rufus Wainwright and lifelong star of world music Youssou N'Dour.08 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSplore gathers more acts for partySplore Festival, which goes from being biannual to annual next year, has announced another handful of artists to add to the bill for its three-day party from February 20 to 22 at Tapapakanga Regional Park.17 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentLaneway confirms date, venue for 2015Auckland music festival Laneway has confirmed it will return to Silo Park for next year's event, to be held on January 26, 2015.08 Sep 11:00 PM
EntertainmentBurning Man festival delayed by severe rainRelentless rain has put an end to revelry at this year’s Burning Man festival before it could even begin.27 Aug 01:15 AM
TravelScotland: Curtain's up in EdinburghSummer is festival time in Edinburgh, and thousands of visitors descend on the Scottish capital to see some of the best new talent in arts and entertainment.04 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelSamoa: Blooming lovely at TeuilaFlower festival is a chance to sample more than sun and sand in Samoa, writes Robyn Yousef.06 Jul 04:15 PM
TravelFeeling the spirit of MatarikiIn honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.04 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentPhotos: Glastonbury 2014Photos from the 2014 Glastonbury music festival in England. 29 Jun 03:00 PM
WorldThe shortest route to GodIf you're in a hurry to meet your maker, a religious pilgrimage may be the most direct route.28 Jun 03:36 AM
LifestyleCrowds turn out for festival funFine, warm weather greeted the thousands of people who lined the Queenstown CBD today to take in the action from the Golden Mile and the annual Street Parade.21 Jun 11:27 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Winging it in RussellThe sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.21 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelFour fruity festivalsSmall town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.20 Jun 11:00 PM
EntertainmentReggae festival looks to move northAuckland could be on the verge of inheriting the Raggamuffin reggae music festival from Rotorua.18 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentHilltop Hoods want to impress KiwisAussie rap crew Hilltop Hoods are so big at home they make newspaper headlines just by going out for lunch.12 Jun 04:00 AM
TravelQueenstown Winter Festival: Free and fun in the snowThis year's festival runs from June 20-29. Motorhome Republic have picked their top 10 free events at the big party.04 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelNelson: Art for art's sakeMatt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.27 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis still unsure of AsiansDespite nearly a quarter of Aucklanders being Asian, the wider Kiwi community still has an unwillingness to engage with a group it considers to be "exotic other".07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSummer fun gives city a $19.3m liftConfirmation that the Rolling Stones are rescheduling their concert in Auckland is not just good news for fans. It is good news for the local economy. Here's how.06 Apr 04:15 PM
