TravelThe best small music festivals to swap in for the big-name giantsLove music? Love travel? Then you'll love these 2026 music events.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning for Kiwis after suspected mass MDMA overdose in AustraliaA man died at the Dreamstate Music Festival in Sydney over the weekend.09 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Confident our food was not responsible': Food truck responds after Laneway illness reportsA vendor says some festivalgoers reported falling ill despite eating nothing at the event.08 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandLaneway food truck urges diners to come forward after reports of severe stomach illness07 Feb 03:11 AM
Entertainment'This is insane': Traffic jam leaves festivalgoers stranded for hours in heat06 Feb 11:15 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan tells Laneway crowd she feels safer in New Zealand than USWatch05 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after break03 Feb 09:36 PM
AnalysisMitchell HagemanPaying by the minute: How Ed Sheeran, All Blacks and the theatre stack up on value21 Jan 02:00 AM
Entertainment'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
LifestyleWhat’s on this summer in Auckland: Festivals, concerts and free family funFrom free Waitangi whānau days to open-air opera, this season is packed with choice.16 Jan 04:36 PM
New ZealandMajor music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivalsA Norwegian electronic music duo will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue.07 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalVideo footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBig year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packedOn January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.06 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandCoro Classic brings 7000 festival fans to small Coromandel holiday townThree stages hosted acts from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and beyond.05 Jan 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why we need more information about the dangers of drugs OPINION: Time to prepare for a major catastrophe and what NZ can learn from British PMs. 03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refundedShe says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.01 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after Ferris wheel fall at Christchurch music festivalThe men fell from the amusement feature about 2am during one of its final rides.01 Jan 04:04 AM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandFaces of R&V: Meeting the locals working Gisborne’s iconic festivalGisborne locals fill roles from security to waste crews and coffee carts.31 Dec 01:10 AM
EntertainmentKiwi band Borderline at Rhythm and VinesYoung NZ band Borderline played a great set during Rhythm and Vines.Watch30 Dec 11:50 PM
Entertainment‘We felt like caged animals’: Popular festival offers refund after queues, buses and toilet chaosOne attendee described her day out as the 'worst experience ever'.30 Dec 03:15 AM
EntertainmentSummer festival horror stories: Mud, lost keys and a tent infernoFrom Portaloo pitfalls to fiery infernos, these festivals really packed a punch. 27 Dec 06:00 AM
EntertainmentMcFadyen on a mission to break the spell of digital devicesThe DJ is launching a 'Flight Mode' project to help young people cope with digital life.27 Dec 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'We have a date set': Julian Dennison's wedding plans at 23 - and his next big career moveThe 23-year-old actor got engaged earlier this year.19 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThree-day Auckland music festival to end in 2026Organisers said the large festival has become difficult to sustain. 15 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSynthony performs on the forecourt of Sydney Opera HouseThe musical event brought electronic dance anthems to life with the backing of Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Dec 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music'I absolutely love Hawke’s Bay because everyone is so keen to help.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in TakapauThe CHB Sanctuary Sounds festival theme is retro-futuristic world of vintage sci-fi.02 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi fans bump into Lewis Capaldi while going for swim on Auckland waterfrontKatie and Kristi met the Scottish singer while heading for a swim at Karanga Plaza.02 Dec 03:25 AM
