We know you like cute animals, and we know you love tunes like Clean The House, Shiverman, and Midnight Marauders, so what could be better than an evening which combines the two?

A number of international acts have also announced 2015 shows this week. Veteran Californian rockers Counting Crows are heading our way on Tuesday, April 14 for a performance at the Civic Theatre in Auckland.

Peter Scholes marked another fruitful year for the Auckland Chamber Orchestra with a concert focused very much around the string players of his group.

While Keith Richards was rocking Auckland with the Rolling Stones, the sometime painter wore a T-shirt bearing more than a nod to Kiwi art history.

Mick Jagger and the band had laid low at their base at Auckland's Langham Hotel since slipping into the country on their private jet on Thursday. But they emerged in style last night to lead more than 40,000 fans on a spectacular trip down a musical memory lane.

The Rolling Stones wowed more than 40,000 fans in Auckland last night - but time is not on their side with some of the younger generation.

UB40 frontman Ali Campbell is laying off the red, red wine to bring a slimline new look to New Zealand.

Musos on their favourite Stones songs and memories.

Graham Reid looks back at how the Rolling Stones introduced him to the adult world.

Mick Jagger - or was it Keith Richards - once called poor Invercargill the "arsehole of the world". That depends which book you believe.

A photo of five brooding young men taken on a London rooftop by Bay of Islands photographer Frank Habicht helped to create the image the world came to know of the Rolling Stones.

Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones will end their tour on a high but as to whether this is the end for the Stones - "it's impossible to say with this band".

Pop siblings Broods are set to show New Zealand what they're all about.

When the Stones roll into New Zealand, a 300-strong army will mobilise to stage the greatest rock show on earth.

'Orchestra' touring nation to support album tribute to New Zealand songbook, writes Rachel Bache.

Guitar legend James Burton is in town to help John Rowles sing Elvis. He talks to Graham Reid.

Chris Squire - bassist and sole constant in prog-rockers Yes - reflects on the group's longevity using the only reference point he had when the group formed.

Taylor Swift has annouced that she will be taking 1989 on a massive world tour, including Australia. However there has been no mention that she will be returning to New Zealand.

Guys, start working on your fades - rapper Drake is planning his first New Zealand visit.

Lorde ended her Pure Heroine tour with a hit-packed show at Vector Arena that came with fresh covers and new visuals. Rachel Bache was there.

Neil Ieremia shares his first gig experience: MC Hammer, Mt Smart Supertop, 1991.