Entertainment‘Sad news’: Festival headliner pulls plug days before eventTones and I was supposed to headline alongside Empire of the Sun and The Kooks.12 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandChildren reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festivalThe festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.11 Feb 12:28 AM
New Zealand‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowdTwelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.10 Feb 12:22 AM
LifestyleMust-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivalsAotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.07 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentInside the decision to ban under-18s from LanewayDuncan Greive looks into how a variety of agencies kept under-18s from Laneway 2025.05 Feb 12:00 AM
EntertainmentLaneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to knowAll your festival questions answered.04 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleMust-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free showsThere couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend eventsIt isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 yearsThe reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.23 Jan 10:55 PM
EntertainmentAre you protected if that expensive concert is cancelled?Many concerts and festivals around the country have been cancelled or changed recently.12 Jan 02:34 AM
ReviewsKatie OliverRhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, ShapeshifterReview: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year. 01 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festivalThe NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestivals under threat from rainHeavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha DickieWatch30 Dec 09:41 PM
New ZealandThousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&VOrganisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.30 Dec 02:15 AM
EntertainmentEverything you need to know for Rhythm and Vines: Parking, paying and where not to swim20,000 festival-goers are set to descend on Gisborne to ring in the New Year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Heartbroken’: Laneway Festival confirms under-18 tickets revoked after sale'This was my sister’s birthday gift and she is now heartbroken. Shame on you guys.'19 Dec 11:10 PM
Entertainment'I don’t care if you don’t like my music': Darude on Sandstorm's enduring legacyThe EDM icon will celebrate 25 years of Sandstorm at Synthony in the Domain next March.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato amps up for massive festival and concert seasonOne of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.08 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival launches 2025 programmeFrom February 21 until March 2, the annual festival will hit the Tron with over 40 events.02 Dec 02:08 AM
LifestyleHere's how to spend your weekend in AucklandChristmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.29 Nov 05:30 PM
EntertainmentNaked in the Trees: where clothing is optional and conversation sparksThe organisers are bringing in some 'pretty whompy' sound systems.28 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandNZ city marks its 150th birthdayNapier is marking 150 years of the municipality.27 Nov 02:14 AM
EntertainmentBlindspott to headline Auckland rock music festivalThe eight-band bill includes five Kiwi rock units.26 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandMum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P showA man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.17 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandBee on lookout for author and bug man at showRachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.16 Nov 03:55 PM
EntertainmentUltimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in betweenReady for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhat’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline Classic, First Light Food & Wine and Gizzy monthly marketWhat’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline classic, First Light Food & Wine and Wa165 excursion23 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandR&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangersFletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFilling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festivalSlackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.20 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'17 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandCity's 'budding and burgeoning' art scene gets two new leaders'To connect with others... through performance and art is vital for people’s well-being.'16 Oct 03:41 AM
LifestyleThings to do in Auckland this weekendTāmaki Makaurau is full of festivals this Saturday and Sunday.11 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestyleFried bear, snake over rice: Everything’s fair game at the Roadkill Cook-OffSigns read: 'Eat at your own risk! Food is not inspected by the health department.'09 Oct 03:56 AM
EntertainmentConfirmed: Charli XCX to headline Laneway in 2025The pop star will bring brat summer to Western Springs next February.08 Oct 09:13 PM
