Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
Sizzling music on a soggy weekend makes for a steamy Summer Concert Series.
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One Love 2024: Wet weather hasn't dampened 'perfect vibes'
“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson on why he’s not a rock star
He's frontman for one of New Zealand's biggest musical acts, but he's much more than that.
One Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countries
Plus all you need to know about road closures and noise control
'Reaching my capacity': Tiki Taane's career confession
The singer has been in the game for more than 30 years and it hasn't always been easy.
Teens faint, 'beg driver' to pull over after air-con fails on bus home from festival
The bus had to pull over mid-journey amid concerns it wasn’t safe to continue.
Q&A: Lee Mvtthews’s Tom Lee
Drm and bass duo Lee Mvtthews perform at 3 Days Deep this Sunday.
Big Day Out: Lifting the lid on 90s sex, drugs and rock and roll in Auckland
Ten years on from Big Day Out's NZ farewell, tour secrets have been revealed.
How top Auckland festival became must-do for rising stars
Laneway has hosted stars months before mainstream success.
'Happy and vibing': Thousands turn up for Juicy Fest
One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.
In pictures: Nest Fest and Hawkes Bay Cup Regatta enjoy success over weekend
Nest Fest and the Hawke's Bay Rowing regatta dominated the weekend.
Auckland Juicy Fest: Police assaulted, 12 arrests after ‘several disorder events’
It comes after claims Mongrel Mob spoiled Wellington event.
'Mongrel Mob Fest, not Juicy Fest': Gang violence spoils music festival, dad says
Young dad copped can of beer to the back of the head and witnessed numerous fights.
Nest Fest Hawke’s Bay: Behind the scenes of the popular festival
A look at Nest Fest from behind the stage.
What you need to know about Juicy Fest - and what Keri Hilson says about NZ
The hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.
'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venue
The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.
Residents fume after Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers leave kilometre of rubbish
Anger as waste problem from festival allegedly extended to other areas.
'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024
Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.
Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters
REVIEW: It's not a festival until someone brings out a surprise performer.
Two essential items you must take to Rhythm and Vines
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the vines, read this.
Hilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festival
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the valley of tents, read this.
2024 New Year Honours list, daily Covid cases increase and New Year celebration warning | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 30, 2023
The 2024 New Year Honours list has been announced, the average daily Covid case numbers have increased by 3.5% and warnings are issued over the use of fireworks for New Year celebrations. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
What your favourite Kiwi NY festival says about you
Are you 21 and just discovered Dave Dobbyn or more of a Caitlin Crisp dress at Highlife?
Everything you need to know about drug testing at festivals this summer
Know Your Stuff is testing drugs all over the country: here's what they want you to know.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Sublime with Rome postpone NZ tour
The band announced it is with a 'heavy heart' they have to postpone their show. Video / Rock The Bowl
R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
The decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.
Belly of the Beast: Sticky Fingers' controversial frontman's story peeled back in new book
The book chronicles Sticky Fingers' 2019 tour while accounting its members pasts.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
Huge country music star to perform at Auckland's Christmas in the Park
The beloved Kiwi show is returning for another year, here's what you need to know.
Local band Fin Rah Zel set to perform at Womad NZ
The call inviting the band to perform was unexpected but welcomed says singer Brian Norton
'Queues around the block': The extraordinary history of Rhythm and Vines
Co-founder Hamish Pinkham is celebrating 21 years of RnV by reflecting on its beginnings.
Father of Taylor Swift fan who died before concert seeks answers
"I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl."