ReviewsMitchell Hageman'It's like the Auckland Coachella': A night at the epic Synthony FestivalActs from Kaylee Bell to Faithless turned the Domain into an all-day party.21 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandA small city rises in Auckland Domain: How Synthony’s biggest-ever show is setting up a global showcase'We've got a special show,' vows Synthony's promoter, David Higgins.18 Mar 03:11 AM
SportCoroner details final hours of MMA fighter's life after Rhythm & VinesA coroner's report said alcohol, cocaine and MDMA were found in the fighter's system.17 Mar 04:01 PM
ChristchurchElectric Avenue's record-smashing weekend cements its place as summer's biggest festival28 Feb 10:50 PM
Auckland'Shambles': Concertgoers at Waiheke vineyard resort to bushes after 45-min toilet wait17 Feb 04:00 PM
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
WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandLaneway food truck urges diners to come forward after reports of severe stomach illnessThe Auckland Tex-Mex vendor says food safety is its 'number one priority'.07 Feb 03:11 AM
Entertainment'This is insane': Traffic jam leaves festivalgoers stranded for hours in heatOrganisers blamed the delays on Waitangi Day traffic and visitors to nearby Te Ārai Links.06 Feb 11:15 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan tells Laneway crowd she feels safer in New Zealand than USThe Pink Pony Club singer told fans it was 'awesome' to see New Zealand embrace queer visibility. Video / @toddfishernzWatch05 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandFamilies flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after breakCo-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.03 Feb 09:36 PM
EntertainmentSynthony organisers announce final line-up for 2026 showThe 2025 sell-out event drew 40,000 people and featured more than 183 performers.28 Jan 05:05 AM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisMitchell HagemanPaying by the minute: How Ed Sheeran, All Blacks and the theatre stack up on valueAre big nights out still worth the money in NZ? We crunch the cost per minute.21 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
