![Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=782)
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
![Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=782)
Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North
OPINION: There's more than meets the eye to Palmerston North
![The style that shook up Napier's look](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
The style that shook up Napier's look
How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.
![Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
![Want chickens? Here's what you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.
![Why container gardening could be for you](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why container gardening could be for you
OPINION: How to make your small apartment or small garden vibrant and interesting.
![On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
!['Kia kaha': Princess Anne's message to Kiwis following Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Kia kaha': Princess Anne's message to Kiwis following Cyclone Gabrielle
The Princess Royal landed in Wellington earlier today and visited the Beehive Bunker.
![Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
![Author married into a crowd of inspiration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Author married into a crowd of inspiration
The avid genealogist enjoys discovering the juicy bits that make people real.
![Judith Lacy: A dizzying 52 years around the sun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Judith Lacy: A dizzying 52 years around the sun
Opinion: Aren’t I angelic? I really deserve to be on top of my non-existent tree.
![Mazbou Q: There's always more to do and higher to climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Mazbou Q: There's always more to do and higher to climb
Big drums, big horns, big guitars, big synths - everything is big with Mazbou Q.
![Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips
"To me, there is art for myself, and art for the people."
Lifestyle news around NZ
![Fran Kora's dream festival lineup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Fran Kora's dream festival lineup
"Lockdown forced us to think outside the box, while working inside the box!"
![The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour
'Music and the arts can offer people so much in complicated times ...'
![King Gizzard: 'Make music as much as you can'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
King Gizzard: 'Make music as much as you can'
The King Gizzard frontman gives a sneak preview of their New Zealand gigs.
![Singer Molly Payton's summer festival tips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Singer Molly Payton's summer festival tips
Festival season is coming! Meet first-time performer Molly Payton.
![Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour
Meet Motte, a violinist who also plays other instruments, and who's about to tour NZ.
![French for Rabbits and the rebirth of dream pop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
French for Rabbits and the rebirth of dream pop
"I want to see this industry become safer and more inclusive."
![Niko Walters and the power of letting go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Niko Walters and the power of letting go
How Niko Walter looked within for inspiration for his new album.
![Mouse that roared: Meet Kiwi musician Mousey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Mouse that roared: Meet Kiwi musician Mousey
Singer would love the general public to be more connected to their local NZ music scenes.
![Morning star: 10 questions with Don McGlashan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Morning star: 10 questions with Don McGlashan
The Kiwi music legend has just released his latest solo album.
![Local Focus: Shepherdess making connections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Local Focus: Shepherdess making connections
Shepherdess magazine is connecting rural women.
![Kim Gillespie: So, the record got its groove back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Kim Gillespie: So, the record got its groove back
OPINION: We've come full circle when it comes to music.
![How to get body confident as summer approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
How to get body confident as summer approaches
Local professionals give tips for ways to manage weight and habits over the silly season.