EntertainmentRhythm and Vines 2011Photos from Rhythm and Vines 2011, an annual three-day music festival held at Waiohika Estate Vineyard in Gisborne.29 Dec 09:01 AM
TravelDon't miss: SnowbombingFor a week every year, the picturesque alpine village of Mayrhofen hosts the biggest, loudest snow festival in Europe.14 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentScott Kara's week of itScott Kara's week of films, music, television and festivals.30 Nov 08:30 PM
EntertainmentMore hot gigs for summerThe summer tour dates just keep on coming, and local lads The Datsuns are getting on board with a trip round the country, starting at the Waihi Beach Hotel on January 18.23 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMaal added to Womad billThe distinctive Senegalese voice of Baaba Maal has been added to the line up for Womad in March.23 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Galle Literary FestivalAn intimate, relaxed affair set in the atmospheric surroundings of the Unesco World Heritage-listed Galle Fort.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Bring us the fiestasAuckland could well do with more food-and-wine festivals, urges Don Kavanagh.20 Nov 08:30 PM
EntertainmentErykah Badu by the seaRounding out the announcements for next year's Splore festival is the addition of powerful Texan neo-soul diva Erykah Badu.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentShow Me Shorts: Short films hold surprisesWith the tagline "Here for a good time, not a long time", you might think the annual Show Me Shorts festival aims to shock or entertain rather than delve too deeply into sophisticated stories. 02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMore reggae riddum for RaggamuffinRotorua's Raggamuffin 2012 festival has expanded - and has got quite a bit deeper, in a bass frequency sense - with the addition of three more international artists to its line-up.02 Nov 06:00 PM
OpinionForward Thinking: Life after the CupSo what the hell am I supposed to do now? This might sound sad, but the end of the Rugby World Cup has left a gaping void in my life.26 Oct 08:30 PM
Small BusinessTaste of NZ: It's 'foodie heaven' at festival in the parkSome of New Zealand's finest cuisine will be showcased in the biggest food and wine festival of the year.18 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentLaneway is firing up the SilosKeeping their fingers crossed for resource consent (c'mon Super City Council), the organisers of the annual Auckland Anniversary Day St Jerome's Laneway Festival have announced the details for next year's shindig on Monday January 30.12 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentDragon, Hello Sailor line-up addition just the ticketA third veteran act has been added to the double-header of Dragon and Hello Sailor at the Powerstation on November 4.12 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelAlabama town finally gets beer at its OktoberfestThe party long billed as the world's only dry Oktoberfest is finally going wet.06 Oct 10:09 PM
EntertainmentNew summer festival focuses on familyA new local music festival might be going head-to-head with the Big Day Out but it has a very different target market.05 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Slovenia's Old Vine FestivalPicturesque Maribor is Slovenia's second largest city, and sits at the heart of a centuries-old wine region.08 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelJapan's summer festivalsIn summer, Japan drops its reserve to party, finds Rob McFarland.07 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelVenice: NZ art on the world stage (+photos/video)Josie McNaught gives a local's guide to Venice, where New Zealand art is on display at the world’s greatest exhibition. 05 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ film selected for Venice Film FestivalNew Zealand feature film <i>The Orator (O Le Tulafale)</i> has been selected to premiere in competition in the Orizzonti (New Horizons) section of the 68th Venice International Film Festival.28 Jul 09:21 AM
TravelHawkes Bay: A big bite out of the BayA weekend in Hawkes Bay was timed well for the food and wine festival, writes Catherine Smith.01 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentGlastonbury Festival 2011More than 170,000 people turned up at this year's Glastonbury Music Festival to see hundreds of acts including BB King, U2 and Wu-Tang Clan.25 Jun 02:05 AM
EntertainmentCultural capitals forge ties that bindNew Zealand musicians have secured a special place on the programme for the City of London Festival.<p>25 Jun 12:39 AM
EntertainmentGlastonbury Festival 2011: Punter fashionFestival-goers in gumboots, raincoats and their best party attire braved mud and rain for Glastonbury 2011.24 Jun 09:34 PM
TravelDon't miss: International Arts CarnivalThis fabulous summer arts festival offers a creative, entertaining range of events.20 Jun 02:00 PM
EntertainmentHay's fertile field feeds mindsIt's a pop-up world of panama hats and outdoor reading (when it's sunny), scarves and cups of coffee (when it's not), and an erudite audience.18 Jun 12:05 AM
TravelDon't miss: Feria de las Flores (Flowers Festival)The annual Medellín Flowers Festival sees Colombia's "City of Eternal Spring" bedecked with colourful blooms.13 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Caribana FestivalBilled as the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America, <a href="http://www.caribanatoronto.com" target="_blank">Toronto's Caribana Festival</a> is an exciting celebration of Caribbean music and culture.30 May 05:00 PM
