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Jurors summoned for R Kelly sex trafficking trial

After several delays, the singer's trial has finally begun amid pandemic restrictions.

Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised

The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kool & the Gang co-founder dead at 70

The band is known for the hits "Celebration", "Ladies' Night", and "Get Down on it".

Britney Spears' dad claims the singer is 'mentally sick'

Jamie Spears has filed documents that reveal Britney was almost put under a psych hold.

Focus: Jon Toogood jamming with students celebrating Kiwiana

Jon Toogood will soon be joining New Zealand’s finest musicians on the acclaimed Come Together Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers tour. Video / Dean Purcell

'I didn't think I was worthy': Stan Walker's fairytale ending

"Before being a singer, I dreamed of being a dad and a husband."

Remembering the 90s music we once loved

From rock to rap, here is some seriously good 90s music that you need to revisit.

How Lorde grew up, embraced guitars and made a feel-good summer song

New York Times: Lorde traces the personal and sonic evolutions that led to Solar Power.

Young Māori artist opens up over identity struggle

Jaedyn Randell's first single 'Patupaiārehe' explores her internal battle with identity.

Paul McCartney shares thoughts on John Lennon and auto-tune

Paul McCartney says his former bandmate enjoyed experimenting with recording technology.

The view from my window: Troy Kingi, award-winning musician

"New Zealanders as a whole need to learn their history. Not a lot of it is gonna be good."

Michael Jackson estate eyes resurgence after court victories

Michael Jackson's musical legacy never left, but a kind of comeback is coming.

Britney Spears has sent a message to her 'haters'

As the battle continues Britney Spears has a special message for the 'haters'.

Soundtrack to My Life: Brianna Fruean, Pacifica Climate Activist

Pacific Climate Warrior Brianna Fruean picks the tracks that mean the most to her.

Watch: Lorde takes on Hot Ones spicy wing challenge

Lorde talks cicadas, Solar Power and the secret to the perfect onion ring on Hot Ones.

K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent

Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.

Don't forget your roots: Six60 pay $1.7m for Castle St flat

Six60 are now the 'proud owners' of the property that spawned the band's name.

'Ye in the building': Why Kanye has moved into a sports stadium

Kanye West has moved into the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta to finish off his project.