New Zealand‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absencePopular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.03 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandPilot wows at Armageddon Expo with three costume changes"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."26 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Wicked vibe': The volunteers who drive CrankworxHundreds of local volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time.22 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandCrowd goes mad for WomadMusic, dance, food, poetry, art - the best of it all was on show at Womad NZ 202320 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandThird time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to MangōnuiMore than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.11 Mar 11:54 PM
TalanoaHow do you attract Pacific youth at Polyfest? Corned beef!Pacific Island staple kai corned beef is attracting Polynesian youth at the festival.10 Mar 06:38 AM
New Zealand‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversaryThree stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.08 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleFamed Kiwi designer to feature at Indulge festival next monthMeet the iconic Kiwi designer set to share his expertise at Indulge this year.22 Feb 01:34 AM
New Zealand‘We are gutted’: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for fourth year in a rowThe 2023 festival was due to open on Thursday at the Manukau Sports Bowl.31 Jan 04:05 AM
New Zealand'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queuesA 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours22 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandRaglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without waterFestivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.20 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandFestival still going ahead despite weather risksNelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.04 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines festivalgoers blamed for rubbish dumping in nearby forestRnV has sent crews to clean up rubbish believed to have been dumped by festival-goers.03 Jan 07:12 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps taught us why security matters mostWanaka was impressed well before the fireworks display signalled midnight.31 Dec 11:43 PM
Entertainment‘We didn’t agree to that’: Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper’s R&V inclusionDizzee Rascal was given a 12-month restraining order for assaulting his ex-partner.29 Dec 06:30 PM
TalanoaWayne Brown spares Diwali, Lantern Festival and Pasifika from budget cutsFunding cuts are “highly unlikely” for highly valued events, says Brown.21 Dec 12:41 AM
TravelFresh for 2023 festival guide: Pop these dates in your diaryNext year is all set to be the year we frequent the festivals again.17 Dec 05:30 PM
EntertainmentR&V apologise for co-founder's 'inappropriate' statement'We regret any distress these words may have caused.'25 Nov 05:25 AM
EntertainmentSlice of Heaven: Sir Dave Dobbyn announced for R&VSir "Raving" Dave Dobbyn is giving you the best NYE possible.22 Nov 04:30 AM
Kahu'It’s 100% real': Juicy Fest promoter hits back at criticsEntrepreneur Rawiri Nelson’s path to success has been long and challenging.26 Oct 06:02 AM
EntertainmentWhat to expect from Splore 2023The summer staple festival is returning next year.25 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSomething for everyone: Top events throughout the country this springFrom music fests to family fun, add these to your calendar.27 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandCelebrating Onam: 'Indian festivals not just about Diwali'Auckland's Malayali community will gather this Saturday to celebrate in grand style.07 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Fresh start': Auckland Lantern Festival moves south to Manukau Sports BowlEvent celebrating the Year of the Rabbit back after three years of cancellations.23 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelSplendour in the Mud: Festival mired in muck and Hemsworth snub"Lemme call them again." Celebrity endorsements bail on muddy festival.25 Jul 08:30 AM
EntertainmentDisaster strikes at Splendour in the GrassThe three-day festival was full of disruptions, long queues and cancellations leaving attendees disappointed. Video / NZ Herald / Getty Watch22 Jul 10:23 PM
Entertainment'It's horrible': Fury explodes at Aussie music festival cancellationsSplendour in the Grass organisers cancelled all the major acts after hectic weather.22 Jul 07:17 AM
TravelWhere I'd Rather Be: Watching the show at Edinburgh Festival FringeWild, wonderful and slightly weird, it's all on at one of the world's boldest festivals16 Jul 05:00 PM
TalanoaCelebrating 30 years of Pasifika Festival - now Taste of PasifikaPasifika Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a new look and name.03 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaFashion showcase launches revamped Pasifika FestivalPacific and Māori fashion will be displayed in tonight's Pasifika Showcase at The Cloud.03 Jun 02:45 AM
EntertainmentElemental Nights festival lineup includes Jungle, Dope Lemon and Nadia ReidA mid-winter party is coming to NZ in the form of Elemental Nights.02 May 02:00 AM
TravelWhere I'd Rather Be: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Puebla, MexicoStreet parades, Mariachi bands and colourful costumes make the city come alive.30 Apr 06:03 PM
TravelWhere I'd Rather Be: Soaking up the vibes at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FestivalThe food, the music, the melting pot of cultures - this iconic festival has it all.23 Apr 10:04 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out founder Ken West dies aged 64Big Day Out dominated Oz music scene from the 1990s launching with Nirvana as a headliner.08 Apr 03:09 AM
