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Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Eden Park wins long-running battle to host six concerts
Music to some ears: Up to six concerts can be held at the park in a year.
'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic Festival
The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Aussie acts barred from Gibbston concert near Queenstown
Outbreaks in two Australian states have forced organisers to change the line up.
Concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performers
Phil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
There's A Tuesday: 'Hopefully people find refuge in our songs'
There's A Tuesday on their debut EP, Dance With Me Before We Cry.
Emma Wiggle on surviving lockdown, writing songs and her NZ vice
As Wigglemania grips New Zealand, Karl Puschmann gets the lowdown from the Yellow Wiggle.
William Dart: 'Spectacular' end of the year for NZSO
William Dart reviews the NZSO's final concert of the year.
Friday fright, Saturday splendour: Downtown Auckland reopens after Covid scare
Concerts, expos and the circus - it's all on again in Auckland.
Mike McRoberts reacts after suspect identified in daughter's Six60 concert assault
The news presenter says he is 'overwhelmed' with the public response to his plea.
Exclusive: Six60 and the battle for Eden Park
Six60 frontman Matiu Walters explains why the band's fighting to play at the iconic venue.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.
Auckland Council slimming down salaries and business unit
Councillors will have a say about the salaries of CCO chief executives in future.
Super City slimming down: Auckland Council to merge business units
Regional Facilities Auckland and Ateed are set to merge.
Auckland Council slimming down its business units from five to four
Ateed and Regional Facilities will merge, according to council sources.
Finely tuned ensembles reminded us that opera is essentially theatre
Sunday night's Gala Concert drew a full house.
NZTrio's Origin marks welcome return
Act draws an audience that a topline international chamber music ensemble might envy.
Inside NZ's first big post-lockdown gig
Kiwi band L.A.B's sold-out concert has been labelled a "success" by the promoters.
What lockdown? Auckland springs back to life with smorgasbord of events
Sport, arts, culture, music - it's time to have some fun after a tough start to 2020.
Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop, Shihad to perform at massive New Year's festival
Six60 are headlining the festival, alongside Fat Freddy's Drop, Shihad and Benee.
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy, cuts 3500 jobs
The iconic circus is drowning in debt, reportedly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A new covered NZ sports stadium: Who gets a slice of the $473m?
The work on the 25,000-seat stadium starts next year.
Focus: Together Again bringing back live entertainment at the Tuning Fork
Focus: Together Again concert to bring back live entertainment at the Tuning Fork in Auckland during Alert Level 2. Video / Dean Purcell
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
What's the difference between level 1 and 2? And when will we get there?
After a weekend of relative freedom, are we ready for more?
Covid 19 coronavirus: Madonna 'thought it was the flu'
Pop icon says she tested positive for antibodies after coming down with "a bad flu".
Eden Park is like an old Holden, past it's use-by date
COMMENT: Concerts at Eden Park are likely to displace shows from other council venues.
Opinion: In support of concerts at Eden Park
COMMENT: Michael Chugg and Brent Eccles write in favour of concerts at Eden Park.
Music industry comes together to support coronavirus-affected
NZ's music industry bodies are working to support artists, others affected by Covid-19.
10 (maybe even more) reasons why Hawke's Bay rocks
Ten (maybe even more) reasons why you HAVE to come to Hawke's Bay.
My Chemical Romance postpone Auckland show
The emo-rockers were due to play the Outerfields at Western Springs.
Global concert industry in flux as coronavirus spreads
Each day more announcements roll in about canceled and postponed shows.