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Festivals to get excited for.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
New Wellington street festival given the green light
The event will see Courtenay Place closed to make way for circus acts and live music.
Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events
With three festivals in one weekend, Auckland’s social calendar is beginning to heat up.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Rhythm and Alps announce huge UK headliner
The popular Cardrona Valley festival is back with a huge line up.
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival
Seafood lovers will need to mark this event on their calendars.
Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
It's all about location for Taupō's 'magical' Winter Festival light show.
Glastonbury Festival cancelled for 2026
Why is the famous British music festival taking a year off?
Coldplay bring Michael J. Fox on stage for historic Glastonbury set
The best-selling band will be performing three shows at Eden Park in November.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
‘Best yet’: South Island music festival Selwyn Sounds reveals line-up
These artists dominated New Zealand’s charts during the 80s.
Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024
A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean Purcell
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
Celebrating a legend
Duke Festival of Surfing helps drive business in New Brighton Video / NZ Herald
'Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festival
Coachella's crowd has been labelled the 'worst' for how they've treated artists on stage.
What can you do in Auckland this weekend?
Enjoy art festivals, view impactful exhibitions, and visit bustling markets.
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
Travis Scott's legal victory after Astroworld tragedy
The 2021 festival ended in tragedy when a crowd crush claimed 10 lives.
What should you do in Auckland this weekend?
Fill your weekend with theatre, tasty food and interesting art.
Balloons over Waikato 2024: Eliot Jessep and his team getting Paula the Balloon into the air
Watch Eliot Jessep and his team set and get Paula the Balloon into the air at the Balloons over Waikato festival. Video / Maryana Garcia
Balloons over Waikato festival
The first day of the Balloons over Waikato festival kicked off at Hamilton Lake this morning. The first balloon up in the air was the Hamilton Kirikiriroa balloon. Video / Malisha Kumar