!['Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=808)
'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers
'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'
!['High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=808)
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
![The style that shook up Napier's look](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.
![Star of TVNZ's international drama reveals her run-in with 'Princess Diana'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Star of TVNZ's international drama reveals her run-in with 'Princess Diana'
She stars in TVNZ's new show The Gone, but who is Acushla-Tara Kupe?
![10 Questions with US-Kiwi singer Jennifer K Austin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
10 Questions with US-Kiwi singer Jennifer K Austin
Singer has new EP and national tour on the cards.
![On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
![Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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."
![Mazbou Q: There's always more to do and higher to climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips
"To me, there is art for myself, and art for the people."
![Fran Kora's dream festival lineup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
Singer Molly Payton's summer festival tips
Festival season is coming! Meet first-time performer Molly Payton.
Lifestyle news around NZ
![Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
How to get body confident as summer approaches
Local professionals give tips for ways to manage weight and habits over the silly season.
![Muroki's on the crest of a wave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Muroki's on the crest of a wave
Remember the name Muroki - he's set to catch a wave of success.
![Aw B 'simply loves a banger'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Aw B 'simply loves a banger'
"I'm lucky to still have a job in this industry and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
![Montell2099: From the bedroom to the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Montell2099: From the bedroom to the world
Montell2099 finds a lot of joy in playing festivals he used to attend when he was younger.
!['This pandemic has squeezed the private right out of us': Urzila Carlson ponders oversharing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'This pandemic has squeezed the private right out of us': Urzila Carlson ponders oversharing
Carlson tackles the topic of oversharing on social media in her new show It's Personal.