EntertainmentCelebrating Kiwi punk era (+playlist)The first award from next week's Taite Music Prize ceremony has been announced, with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record award given to punk compilation <i>AK79</i>.09 Apr 06:30 PM
EntertainmentPLAYLIST: VNZMA winnersLast night Aotearoa celebrated the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards with the likes of Lorde and Aaradhna scooping up several wins.21 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde, Aaradhna win bigEven with her debut album Pure Heroine released too late for consideration, Lorde has come away with four Tuis at tonight's New Zealand Music Awards.21 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Herald Legacy Award: Shona LaingAt age 17, Shona Laing blazed a trail for Kiwi women in music. She talks to Lydia Jenkin about her journey21 Nov 08:29 AM
EntertainmentMusic Awards: The fans behind the musicThe VNZMA's are back for another year, but it's not just the celebs that need mention but the fans who support their number one star. Hugh Sundae was there to find out who they wanted to see, where they get there new music and little game of who's in the limo.Watch21 Nov 07:56 AM
EntertainmentPhotos: NZ Music AwardsKiwi celebs win big at the Vodafone NZ Music Awards at Vector Arena.21 Nov 06:22 AM
EntertainmentMusic Awards: Phil Somervell - The DatsunsAhead of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, finalist Phil Somervell - The Datsuns, spoke to Hugh Sundae. Watch21 Nov 01:29 AM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: AaradhnaAhead of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, Aaradhna spoke to Hugh Sundae about the appeal of America.Watch20 Nov 11:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Stan WalkerAhead of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, co-host and finalist Stan Walker spoke to Hugh Sundae about hosting the Critics' Choice Prize Showcase, indie crowds, and the boundaries of pop music.Watch20 Nov 08:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde to perform at awardsA live performance by Lorde is set to be one of the highlights at tonight's Vodafone New Zealand Music awards ceremony.20 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Jamie McDell interviewFresh off stage from soundcheck at Vector Arena for her Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards performance, finalist and performer Jamie McDell spoke to Hugh Sundae about playing the piano, her "image", and which award would mean the most to her.Watch20 Nov 02:00 AM
EntertainmentStan Walker's mixtapeStan Walker has become a household name across the country.18 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Titanium's mixtape (+audio)New Zealand boy band, Titanium, formed through a competition with the Edge radio station in 2012.17 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentStrong following for Kiwi favouriteShapeshifter's still winning fans here and overseas, writes Paula Yeoman.16 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentP-Money's mixtape (+audio)Peter Wadams, a.k.a. hip-hop DJ and producer P-Money, has worked with an array of New Zealand artists.14 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Beastwars' mixtape (+audio)Heavy-metal rockers, Beastwars, formed in 2007 and have since gained a following of dedicated fans, especially in the local metal scene.13 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentAudio: Jamie McDell's mixtapeDiscovered at 16, Jamie McDell has found success with her singles <i>You'll Never Take That Away</i> and <i>Life in Sunshine</i>.12 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Iva Lamkum's mixtape (+audio)Wellington soul singer, Iva Lamkum, has been making her mark across Aotearoa, working with the likes of P-Money and Andrew Spraggon from Sola Rosa.11 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentNZMA: Unknown Mortal Orchestra's mixtape (+audio)Ruban Nielson formed Unknown Mortal Orchestra in 2010 after moving from New Zealand to Portland, Oregon, in the US.10 Nov 10:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Ben Ratima's mixtape (+audio)In the lead up to this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards we have asked some of the finalists to share their personal New Zealand music mixtapes, including all-time favourites or current picks.07 Nov 10:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Music Awards: Sola Rosa's mixtape (+audio)In the lead up to this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards we have asked some of the finalists to share their personal New Zealand music mixtapes, including all-time favourites or current picks.06 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentREPLAY: Critics' Choice Prize<p>Watch the 2013 Critics' Choice Prize Showcase back in full, thanks to Spotify and Vodafone. </p> <p>Featuring performances and interviews with Paquin, Janine and the Mixtape and Sheep, Dog and Wolf.</p> <p>Originally streamed live from Auckland's Kings Arms Tavern on November 6th 2013.</p> <p>The Hallenstein Brothers Critics' Choice Prize is part of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.</p>Watch06 Nov 06:45 AM
EntertainmentAaradhna has her eyes on the prize (+video)She's already won six Pacific Music Awards this year (including Best Album, Song, Video and Female Artist), and been a finalist for the Silver Scroll Award with her song <i>Wake Up</i>, but now Aaradhna's list of accolades for her comeback album.23 Oct 07:00 PM