Entertainment'We've all been cheated': Covid forces Rod Stewart to cancel NZ concertsRod Stewart cancels Dunedin and Hawke's Bay shows - what ticketholders need to know.12 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentRonnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby', dies at 78Family say the singer had a "spunky" attitude and "wicked sense of humour".12 Jan 10:02 PM
EntertainmentSummer Concert Tour cancelled after performers decline MIQAnnual concert tour cancelled for the first time in 12 years.12 Jan 08:02 PM
EntertainmentNorthern Bass music festival in Northland cancelled due to Covid-19 concernsNorthern Bass music festival in Northland cancelled, citing low vaccination rates.12 Jan 02:10 AM
Entertainment'Don't play it': Singer boycotts biggest hitWhy Elvis Costello has asked radio stations to boycott his most famous song.12 Jan 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAvicii: The tragic death of the superstar DJ who seemed to have it allTimes: Klas Bergling opens up about the career that overwhelmed his son.11 Jan 04:00 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
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
EntertainmentBeyonce's daughter all grown up in rare picA rare photo has emerged of Beyonce's eldest child as she celebrated her 10th birthday.08 Jan 10:24 PM
EntertainmentOscar-winning composer dead at age 93The composer's husband was by her side as she died.08 Jan 09:26 PM
EntertainmentOpinion: 'Retro' accessory makes bizarre comebackWe thought we'd gotten rid of this once-vital item for good — but now it's cool again.08 Jan 08:57 PM
EntertainmentSinead O'Connor's son found dead after going missingThe singer posted the heartbreaking news on social media.08 Jan 07:02 PM
EntertainmentAt home with Dame Kiri: Why she always knew she would come back to NZThe opera diva, doting grandma, and keen gardener shares a look inside her home.07 Jan 04:00 PM
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
Entertainment'Too many risks': Grammy awards postponedMusic's most prestigious award show will not go ahead as planned.05 Jan 08:51 PM
EntertainmentCher thinks women in music still need to 'fight'The legendary singer thinks women in music still have to 'fight for everything' they want.04 Jan 10:23 PM
EntertainmentDavid Bowie estate sells music publishing rights for US$250 millionDavid Bowie's estate have sold the publishing rights to his 'entire body of work'.04 Jan 08:43 AM
New Zealand'Pretty surprising': Chris Bishop on call to not prosecute DJ over Omicron scare'The rules are there for a reason,' said National's Covid-19 response spokesman.03 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic icon on Taylor Swift: 'She's like the generation's Beatles''You have to give her high marks. She knows music and she knows how to write.'31 Dec 10:54 PM
EntertainmentMadonna's rare pic with younger sistersThe pop star joined her family to celebrate her dad's 90th birthday.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe five best albums of 2021 - and the five we can't wait for in 2022The albums you need to listen to, and the ones we can't wait for.30 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMargery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industrySinger and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.30 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsSecret battle behind Elton John's performance at Diana's funeral'Sentimentality' concerns were raised while trying to get Buckingham Palace's blessing.30 Dec 12:43 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
Entertainment'New Day's Lyric': Amanda Gorman's stunning end-of-year poemAmanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a hopeful note.29 Dec 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Devastated' DJ at centre of Omicron storm speaks outUK artist has apologised to 'everyone who will be impacted' in country he 'loves so much'.29 Dec 09:27 PM
EntertainmentDr. Dre's massive divorce payout to ex-wifeThe music mogul has to part with more than one-fifth of his fortune.29 Dec 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA letter to my 25-year-old self: By Ganesh RajMusic was the food of love for MTV host turned telly cook.29 Dec 04:00 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
EntertainmentIl Divo singer Carlos Marin's heartbreaking final FaceTimeMarin passed away on December 19, his ex-wife shares heartbreaking last moments.29 Dec 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA letter to my 25-year-old self: By Dame Lynda ToppProtests, parents and the phone call that changed her life.26 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentInfamous K-pop sensation BTS infected with Covid-19Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected.26 Dec 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRonnie Sundin: a mysterious footnote in NZ musicWhatever happened to one-time music star Ronnie Sundin? Phil Gifford investigates.25 Dec 04:00 PM