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Thrash metal teens unleash te reo single

Fresh from its record-breaking efforts in the country's high school music competitions, teenaged Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry is about to release its first single.

'Something seriously wrong with her'

Delta Goodrem was set to host the 2016 ARIA Awards last week but pulled out after falling ill. Now, those close to Delta Goodrem have serious concerns.

Princess cuts Ed Sheeran with sword

Princess Beatrice cut open Ed Sheeran's face in a mock-knighting of James Blunt that went wrong, it has been reported.

Tributes flow for Ray Columbus

New Zealand music community pays tribute to Kiwi groundbreaker after the announcement of his death today.

Tina Turner: 20 things you never knew

As the R&B legend celebrates her 77th birthday today, here are 20 things you didn't know about Tina.

'Cry for two hours': Are Adele concerts a bit of a downer?

Adele's concert sold out in record breaking numbers, but just what sort of show have fans paid for?

Kiwi primary school kids make hilarious rap video

Cambridge school students helped a local rapper film his new music video - with hilarious results.

New music festival refuses to confirm location

Whanganui is set to host a two-day underground music festival with a catch - the venue is being kept secret. Those buying tickets

Live TV fail: Stage invasion shocks X Factor contestant

A controversial X Factor contestant was stunned into silence after having her microphone ripped from her hand during a surprise stage invasion.

He's a believer, even after 50 years

Original Monkee Peter Tork talks to Russell Baillie about surviving the television-invented band and bringing it back with a reunion album and tour.

Kings breaks Lorde's record with hit

NZ's breakthrough artist of the year just broke through a record previously held by Lorde.

The return of Susan Boyle

Seven years and as many albums later Susan Boyle has fulfilled her dream of becoming a full-time singer but reveals she still is yet to feel equal to Elaine Paige.

Awards speech goes from bad to awkward to ... WTF?

When Montaigne accepted her Aria Awards trophy, she probably should have stuck to the speech she had written on her iPhone.

The Veronicas sing topless at awards night

'We're the loose cannons of the industry, little unpredictable and slightly unprofessional at times. We promise to be on our best behaviour.'

TradeMe takes down Adele tickets

The online auction site is removing any listings for Adele tickets after all three of her New Zealand shows sold out in under two hours, breaking records.

Conchords protest Crowded House award

Flight of the Conchords had some choice words for Australia as Crowded House were inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame.

Baby boomers hit the desert for Oldchella

Auckland journalist Colin Taylor missed Woodstock but - along with many classic rock fans - wasn't going to miss Desert Rock

Watch NZH Focus: Adele ticket scramble

After missing out on Tuesday's pre-sale tickets to the Adele concert, Katie, Aimee and Megan made sure they had all bases covered when general tickets went on sale at midday today.