New ZealandLifting of Covid-19 restrictions too little too late for CubaDupaThe festival is expected to go ahead in 2023.24 Mar 08:35 PM
Entertainment'I'll never forget this': Tami Neilson's incredible duet with Willie NelsonThe NZ-based country and soul singer called the moment "beyond her wildest dreams".18 Mar 09:11 PM
TravelLove music festivals? Check out these epic 2022 eventsTired of postponed gigs and cancelled shows? Here's where to go in Europe for a music fix.04 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandAuckland Lantern Festival makes online debut after cancellation of physical eventOnline programme will feature music playlists, recipes, craft guides and games.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandWaikato Soundsplash music festival likely a 'superspreader' event, says expertOmicron confirmed for one of the five attendees who tested positive after the event.27 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festivalWaipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.26 Jan 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Number of cases' attended Soundsplash festival at the weekendPotential exposure being assessed after Covid-positive cases visit Mystery Creek festival.26 Jan 06:45 AM
New ZealandMomo diplomacy: Nepali festival aims to unite dumpling-loving communitiesInaugural Nepali festival in March will be dedicated to dumplings.21 Jan 09:54 PM
TravelInside Spain's fiery Las Luminarias festivalAnd you thought Fyre Festival was wild.17 Jan 06:49 PM
EntertainmentFat Freddy's Drop pull out of Sydney Festival for Covid travel restriction reasonsFat Freddy's Drop to play independently of the Sydney Festival at a later date.10 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandCovid case at Golden Lights: Festivalgoers urged to watch for symptomsThe ministry is asking those who attended the festival to self-monitor for symptoms.10 Jan 06:56 AM
EntertainmentFat Freddy's Drop urged to withdraw from the Sydney FestivalFat Freddy's Drop asked to show respect for the Palestinian struggle.09 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandCovid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community casesSo far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.09 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFestival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMAIt comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.07 Jan 03:25 AM
LifestyleThe Dating Diaries: Rhythm and Alps gave me hope for the futureRhythm and Alps and a bunch of lads saying shag gave Lillie Rohan excitement for 2022.04 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Sun sets on 2021; Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower light shows to usher in 2022Auckland's light show kicks off from 9pm and Wellington is also hosting a light spectacle.31 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandTop cop's New Year's Eve warning: 'Sexual assault is unacceptable'Police, St John gearing up for busiest night of the year.30 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandOpposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scareA second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.30 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts namedFat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.29 Dec 10:07 PM
Opinion'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year'sFestival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.29 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps vaccine passes: 'It'd be pretty hard to be fraudulent'- directorNo vaccine pass? Rhythm and Alps director says there's no point trying to get in.29 Dec 05:01 AM
CrimeMount Maunganui loosens NYE restrictions, but don't expect to party like it's 2015The Mount used to have a wild reputation as New Year's Eve party central. But not anymore.29 Dec 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug marketPolice unaware of illicit pills with 'Jacinda Ardern' imprint.19 Dec 08:59 PM
EntertainmentWhat fans can expect at Easter R&V, when lineup will be revealedThe festival is postponed until Easter and fans have a two-week window for refunds.03 Dec 01:22 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines postponed to Easter WeekendAfter weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.02 Dec 04:30 AM
Entertainment'We cannot rely on anyone else': Iwi say no to Rhythm & VinesTairāwhiti iwi have urged Rhythm and Vines owners and management to cancel festival.29 Nov 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReturn of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown cityUK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?27 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines: Ticketholders demand answers as organisers remain silentCalls to cancel festival mount as petition launched by local residents.26 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandCovid uncertainty: Wellington Pride Festival to be postponedOrganisers say the festival will occur when it's safer.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines faces cancellation unless vax rates increase in festival hotspotCurrently, in the Tairāwhiti DHB only 71 per cent have received both jabs.17 Nov 04:59 AM
