WorldWatch: Gun-wielding cops ram through eco-blockadeA tense clash with festivalgoers ended with tribal police ramming through a blockade.28 Aug 10:25 PM
TravelForget Fyre Festival: Iconic desert festival to go ahead on after rain check dodgeThis annual event sees a loyal following party in the desert.24 Aug 04:01 AM
EntertainmentPre-sale tickets to infamous Fyre Festival sell outThe infamous Fyre Festival is back, and tickets to the “disastrous” event are selling out.23 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarvest Hawke’s Bay: A toast to food and wine 'heroes'The countdown is on to Harvest Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s newest food and wine festival.20 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooksThey will exhibit at the Tauranga Food Show, which marks its 10th anniversary next week.18 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandFling yourself into spring festivalOrganisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.08 Aug 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane BosherHe wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".05 Aug 05:49 PM
New ZealandMatariki 2023: How to celebrate this weekendOrganisers predicting a larger turnout than 2022 for some events.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch to welcome winter with light displays, music and fireworksTīrama Mai offers a host of events to celebrate Matariki.12 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandRalph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland'Without the community, we are a nobody.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelGreece: Religious devotees walk through fire to 'purify' themselves'Every time I’m afraid, and I’m doing this,' said one devotee.25 May 08:19 PM
KahuRuby Tui reveals the day Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was reduced to tears"When you walk on to our bus, everybody’s dancing."24 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandOne Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealedSome of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.14 May 06:30 PM
New ZealandFood festival hailed as 'huge success' after selling nearly $450k worth of ticketsAll ticket revenue goes back to the nearly 200 participating businesses.28 Apr 03:28 AM
New Zealand‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to KerikeriInaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s biggest food and wine festival moved to 2024The Winter F.A.W.C! is back in June, as the summer version is moved into next year.26 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelSocial media unpacks the harsh realities of CoachellaTikTokers catalogue the more chaotic side to the California festival.24 Apr 04:23 AM
EntertainmentSpotted: Kiwis at CoachellaThe biggest music festival of the year had some Kiwi attendees that might surprise you.22 Apr 03:32 AM
New Zealand'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”07 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentReview: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?Here are some of the best performances and productions.06 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”05 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandWhat's going on in Whanganui for Easter?The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.05 Apr 05:00 PM
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
