The Boss and Lorde came together last night, in a surprise opening to Bruce Springsteen's first New Zealand concert in 10 years.

Graham Reid speaks to a man who survived the excesses of rock.

Auckland's summer of high-profile events keeps rolling on. This weekend the city is again a place spoiled for choice for festive crowds.

Sommerset recorded three albums of snotty-nosed Kiwi punk before calling it quits in 2005. Singer Ryan Thomas tells Chris Schulz why they're playing a rare reunion show with Pennywise.

With their new album gleaning rave reviews, TimeOut's Chris Schulz gets bashed around by the boys from Clap Clap Riot.

What's a Christian band from Gisborne doing on the same bill as Korn, Megadeth and Rob Zombie? Chris Schulz talks to extreme metallers Saving Grace.

A ban on controversial rap group Odd Future entering New Zealand is hypocritical, its frontman says, as other rappers' songs also contain explicit and violent lyrics.

Banning rap group Odd Future from New Zealand had nothing to do with the band's lyrics and wasn't a decision "made lightly", says a Border Operations Manager.

Rob Zombie's life isn't all gore, all of the time. The grizzly rocker tells Chris Schulz about some of his other passions.

Megadeth have pulled out of all their Australian tour dates, but the heavy rockers are still coming to New Zealand, promoters say.

Jason Derulo is getting ready to talk dirty to New Zealand fans.

Pictures from Dolly Parton's Vector Arena show.

Last time he was here, DJ Shadow played in a giant orb. This time, the hip-hop pioneer is taking things back to basics. He talks to Chris Schulz.

Raggamuffin festival star Tiki Taane tells Lydia Jenkin his new album was a challenge, but one he would be happy to repeat.