EntertainmentLorde reveals first record deal has finally ended after 17 yearsThe contract covered four albums, from Pure Heroine to last year's Virgin.19 Mar 07:35 PM
Entertainment'Unprecedented scale': Seoul braces for BTS homecoming as fans flood cityThe band will give their first US late‑night TV interview since military duty.19 Mar 06:06 PM
New ZealandA small city rises in Auckland Domain: How Synthony’s biggest-ever show is setting up a global showcase'We've got a special show,' vows Synthony's promoter, David Higgins.18 Mar 03:11 AM
Entertainment'Not a very good one': Kid Rock fires back at Conan O'Brien jokeThe pop star hit back on X, calling the Oscars gag 'not a very good one'.17 Mar 06:14 PM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams confirms New Zealand shows this yearThe Angels singer will bring his Britpop World Tour to Auckland and Christchurch.17 Mar 05:55 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran says wife Cherry 'totally fine' after cancer tumour surgeryCherry Seaborn was six months pregnant when doctors found a tumour in her arm.14 Mar 02:18 AM
Entertainment'Feeling the love': Kesha spotted celebrating birthday with shirtless Highlanders starHighlanders back Taine Robinson is sidelined this week with a back injury.06 Mar 03:54 AM
Entertainment'He was damn good': Michael Jackson’s hidden life as a martial arts expertJoe Jackson made all members of the Jackson 5 train in martial arts for self-defence.03 Mar 06:50 AM
EntertainmentJustin Timberlake fights to block release of bodycam footage from his drink driving arrestThe SexyBack singer told officers he had only consumed one martini.03 Mar 03:42 AM
EntertainmentJelly Roll reveals secret accident that left him in hospital before GrammysThe singer said every time he hugged a person at the awards he wanted to scream in pain.02 Mar 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPhil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan and Shakira among Rock Hall of Fame nomineesNew York Times: Ten of the 17 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time.26 Feb 04:07 PM
Travel newsHow to add lanterns, street food and underwater dining to your next summer getawayMake summer count with lanterns, street food and iconic events21 Feb 06:49 PM
TravelNick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzingAotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts in Wellington runs from February 24 – March 15.21 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMiley Cyrus feels ‘very proud’ of her Disney successA 20th anniversary special will feature unseen Hannah Montana footage.21 Feb 04:53 PM
EntertainmentLorde strips down during concert for enthusiastic Aussie fansThe Kiwi singer has received rave comments for her recent performances.19 Feb 07:06 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 awardTaylor Swift's 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', broke streaming records.18 Feb 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I don’t always know where I’m going': How fear is helping fuel pop star Cassie Henderson after The VoiceShe first found fame at 14 on The X Factor New Zealand. Then she took on Australia.13 Feb 08:00 PM
Entertainment'Landmark deal': Britney Spears sells ownership share of her biggest hitsThe deal, struck on December 30, covers Spears' ownership share.11 Feb 06:17 PM
Entertainment'To protect my health': Demi Lovato cancels five shows and delays tour openerLovato has scrapped five US dates, including shows in Las Vegas and Denver.11 Feb 06:07 PM
WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
EntertainmentChappell Roan says coming to NZ has shown how ‘scared’ she is in USThe Grammy winner described New Zealand's embrace of the queer community as 'awesome'.05 Feb 09:43 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Dean is the UK’s elegant antidote to oversexed modern popThe Londoner has become the first Briton since 2019 to win Best New Artist.04 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentStan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th WonderThe track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.04 Feb 07:57 AM
EntertainmentHarry Styles has announced a world tour - but New Zealand misses outHis last New Zealand show was at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium in 2023.23 Jan 02:11 AM
AnalysisMitchell HagemanPaying by the minute: How Ed Sheeran, All Blacks and the theatre stack up on valueAre big nights out still worth the money in NZ? We crunch the cost per minute.21 Jan 02:00 AM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliEd Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ showThe show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.16 Jan 06:05 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran Auckland concert guide: Gate times, road closures, what you can bringThe Grammy-winning singer kicks off his Loop World Tour in Auckland.15 Jan 11:07 PM
EntertainmentInside Ed Sheeran's massive NZ stage setupFrom NZ's largest screen build to crystal clear sound, Ed Sheeran's technical team discuss why his Loop Tour is one of the most impressive yet.Watch14 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Huge revenue hit': Retailers caught in Ed Sheeran road closures win traffic changeLocal firms were concerned they would lose hours of trade ahead of this weekend's gigs.13 Jan 04:01 AM
EntertainmentMiley Cyrus teases 'really special' 20-year Hannah Montana celebrationThe 33-year-old says she is 'working hard' on a 20-year celebration.04 Jan 10:30 PM
EntertainmentMy year of not listening to AI-generated pop musicPlatforms like Suno now generate more than 7 million AI songs every day.01 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandFaces of R&V: Meeting the locals working Gisborne’s iconic festivalGisborne locals fill roles from security to waste crews and coffee carts.31 Dec 01:10 AM
EntertainmentSummer festival horror stories: Mud, lost keys and a tent infernoFrom Portaloo pitfalls to fiery infernos, these festivals really packed a punch. 27 Dec 06:00 AM
EntertainmentMcFadyen on a mission to break the spell of digital devicesThe DJ is launching a 'Flight Mode' project to help young people cope with digital life.27 Dec 02:24 AM
