EntertainmentGeorge Michael: From busker to royaltyA musical great known for both his chart-topping hits and his turbulent personal life, George Michael was a giant of popular culture.26 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandVictim's husband: 'No words can explain it'Her smile always made him happy, says the widower of Gisborne bus crash victim.25 Dec 08:15 PM
EntertainmentThe highs and lows of Theia's 2016Kiwi artist Theia (a.k.a Em-Haley Walker) recalls her favourite entertainment moments of 2016.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne bus crash victims namedThe two people killed in the Christmas Eve bus crash near Gisborne last night have been named, as the driver of the bus says the brakes failed.25 Dec 02:47 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: How the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is spreading festive cheerThis festive season the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is doing the rounds visiting local retirement villages to help spread the Christmas spirit through song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Dec 04:12 AM
EntertainmentCelebrating the average entertainment of 2016In his final column of the year Karl Puschmann takes a look at the average entertainment of 2016.23 Dec 02:03 AM
EntertainmentMotown legend Martha Reeve is a stubborn kind of galDuring the 10 years she recorded for Motown, Martha Reeves was one of the biggest stars in the label's firmament. Her hits - including 22 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAre these the best Christmas songs of all time?We've picked the top five Christmas songs ever - do you agree?21 Dec 07:30 PM
EntertainmentAdele's been selling more than just concert tickets this yearShe's just sold out three stadium shows in Auckland. Turns out Adele's been selling a lot of other things in New Zealand this year.21 Dec 06:22 PM
EntertainmentBest (and worst) entertainment of 2016The Herald's entertainment team reflect on 2016 and give you their highlights and lowlights of the year that was.21 Dec 08:00 AM
EntertainmentPop star in tears: 'I was a ticking bomb'B*Witched was one of the top girl bands in the 1990s, but after four years of global domination, something went very wrong.21 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Jingles for ChristmasSarah Gandy takes us through her top five Christmas songs of all time in the lead up to the big day.Watch20 Dec 10:37 PM
EntertainmentBarry Gibb cancels his one-off NZ showBarry Gibb has cancelled his Auckland show next year due to "a change in international commitments".20 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandX Factor winner charged with assault<i>X Factor</i> winner Beau Monga has reportedly been charged with assaulting a woman, just days after performing at an anti-violence campaign.20 Dec 07:15 AM
EntertainmentDavid Dallas ends 2016 with a dose of fireDavid Dallas has fired an impressive warning shot that reminds why he remains among the country's best MCs.20 Dec 01:30 AM
EntertainmentSold out Bay Dreams releases 3000 extra ticketsEvent promoters are releasing 3000 more tickets to the sold out Bay Dreams concert in Mount Maunganui.19 Dec 11:33 PM
EntertainmentWho will be number one on the Christmas chart?Until the 2016 Christmas chart is announced on Friday 23rd, it's anybody's race, from solo One Directioners to Italian goth-metallers...19 Dec 03:05 AM
EntertainmentLorde is home - and she's super into XmasLorde is home for the holidays - and she's getting into the festive spirit in a major way.18 Dec 07:50 PM
EntertainmentSinger's exploding cellphone causes carnage - but it was a trickCeeLo Green had fans praying for him when footage of a mobile phone exploding in his face went viral. Turns out it was all a gag.18 Dec 07:20 PM
EntertainmentParris a 'modern-day Missy Elliott' with first EPParris Goebel has released her debut EP and is already being called a modern-day Missy Elliott. Listen here.17 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentChristmas Carpool Karaoke's big surpriseWATCH: The final carpool karaoke of the year makes for the perfect Christmas treat.17 Dec 08:30 PM
Entertainment11-year-old Cruz Beckham releases debut music videoThe youngest Beckham son has released a music video for his debut single17 Dec 02:00 AM
EntertainmentNick Bollinger: Looking back on 1970s rock in NZIn 1970s' New Zealand, real men played rugby, not rock, writes musician Nick Bollinger.16 Dec 08:30 PM
EntertainmentBizarre Bruno Mars rider requests: 'Wine and wet wipes'Bruno Mars made some major revelations to James Corden, including his rider requests.15 Dec 01:00 AM
EntertainmentWomad's day schedule revealedWant to know what day the Specials are performing? Womad has just announced its artist schedule.14 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandYour guide to the year in entertainmentWhat were this year's best TV shows, movies and albums? Laura McGoldrick finds out with deputy entertainment editor Chris Schulz and entertainment writer Karl Puschmann.Watch14 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentKid Ink, Tinie Tempah join forces for NZ showRappers Kid Ink and Tinie Tempah will play a one-off New Zealand show together in March.14 Dec 07:30 PM
EntertainmentOutcry over rowdy Che Fu gig: 'It was loud all around the block'A noisy Che Fu gig may cost a hotel its liquor licence just before Christmas.14 Dec 07:25 PM
LifestyleMariah Carey and twins take pic with BeyonceThey're two of the biggest super stars on the planet, but family always comes first for doting mothers Beyonce and Mariah Carey.14 Dec 04:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ music star Bunny Walters diesIconic 1970s Maori singer Bunny Walters has died at the age of 63.13 Dec 11:27 PM
EntertainmentWhy Moana star 'should've been sacked'The Kiwi stars of Moana took it upon themselves to keep Disney true to the film's Polynesian roots - sometimes risking their jobs to do it.13 Dec 06:30 AM
EntertainmentLouis Tomlinson breaks Instagram silence after passing of his motherTomlinson has broken his social media silence since his mother's tragic passing to thank fans for their support.13 Dec 03:30 AM
EntertainmentColdplay marriage proposal goes horribly wrongChris Martin is renowned as a world class performer - but he fluffed his lines when he pulled the wrong woman up on stage ahead of a fan's proposal.12 Dec 09:30 PM
