EntertainmentSir Elton John's Kiwi babysitting offersNew dad Sir Elton John is being bombarded with Kiwi offers to babysit during his one-off gig in New Zealand.19 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentRonan Keating to play two NZ showsThe mega-selling Irishman with the golden voice and occasional quavering lilt is heading to New Zealand this summer.16 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAdrian Sherwood steps into the spotlightRenowned British producer, mixologist and solo artist in his own right, Adrian Sherwood is something of a dub guru. 16 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentLydia Jenkin's week of itLydia Jenkin's week of movies, music and television.09 Nov 08:30 PM
EntertainmentGuitar frenzy returnsThree of the fastest - and frilliest - guitar slingers in the world are heading to New Zealand for an axe-wielding frenzy.09 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFly My Pretties: Birds of a featherYet another incarnation of the Barnaby Weir-led musical supergroup Fly My Pretties returns for its fourth tour of duty around New Zealand. Lydia Jenkin was at their first show in Dunedin.03 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentErykah Badu by the seaRounding out the announcements for next year's Splore festival is the addition of powerful Texan neo-soul diva Erykah Badu.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes announces post-Christmas NZ toursAssuming he survives the rigours of the Cold Chisel reunion, which ends with New Zealand dates in early December, Jimmy Barnes will be hitting the country's holiday hotspots for his annual post-Christmas summer tours.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTwo March tour dates for Ryan AdamsFresh from his run-in with Neil Finn on a BBC music show, American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has confirmed two New Zealand dates in March 2012.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMore reggae riddum for RaggamuffinRotorua's Raggamuffin 2012 festival has expanded - and has got quite a bit deeper, in a bass frequency sense - with the addition of three more international artists to its line-up.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMeat Loaf's health scareRock legend Meat Loaf fought poor health and ailing vocal chords to perform at his Auckland concert last night.29 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: The Mutton BirdsA quick word with the original line-up of 1990s band the Mutton Birds who are reuniting for a 16-date summer winery tour with Avalanche City and Gin Wigmore.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFranki Valli season hits AucklandThe hit musical about his group is hitting town in April, and American pop veteran and falsetto king Franki Valli is also heading over to perform in Auckland.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRia is singing her storyR&B singer RIA loves the whole musical process, from writing to performing to recording, and can even get a bit Diva-ish in the studio, writes Scott Kara.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTim Finn takes new album on tourTim Finn is hitting the road in support of his latest album The View Is Worth The Climb - and he will also be performing songs from his Split Enz and Crowded House days and his solo career.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Damned return to NZ after 25 yearsEnglish punk stalwarts the Damned return to New Zealand for the first time in more than 25 years.19 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentLet's hear it for the girls this summerAs the summer gig season continues to pick up, it's the ladies who are hitting the road en masse. 19 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMeat and greet with Meat LoafMeat Loaf believes the world has gone to hell in a handbasket. So he might as well capitalise on it. Scott Kara reports.15 Oct 01:00 AM
