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Mum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P show
A man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between
Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.
Things to do in Auckland this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau is full of festivals this Saturday and Sunday.
Fried bear, snake over rice: Everything’s fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off
Signs read: 'Eat at your own risk! Food is not inspected by the health department.'
Confirmed: Charli XCX to headline Laneway in 2025
The pop star will bring brat summer to Western Springs next February.
So confusing: Why was there a Brat-green Lorde billboard in Ponsonby?
Appearing amid speculation Charli XCX will headline Laneway Festival, let's work it out.
Nuit Blanche lights up Napier, boosting local businesses and spirits
Nuit Blanche drew 15,000 people to Napier, boosting local business and community spirit.
Laugh Out Loud at the Whangārei Fringe Festival with local comedian Kipling Davies-Colley
Former Whangārei Boys’ student returns to a home crowd.
Is Charli XCX coming to Laneway Festival?
Brat-green billboards cropped up, fuelling fan rumours.
'We’re not just beaches and water sports': Hospitality sector preps for foodie celebration
Northland foodies have tough decisions to make during the first Savour Northland event.
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival celebrates creativity with stellar line-up this October
Acclaimed acts and thought-provoking shows highlight vibrant Tairāwhiti festival.
Explore Te Ara i Whiti: Celebrating love and unity through contemporary art
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival's interactive sculpture exhibition returns.
Festival directors celebrate Gisborne Boys’ High School’s contribution to Longline Classic art
Gisborne's Longline Classic to feature students' art as well as Tiki Taane and Scribe.
From mushroom factory to fabulous float: What to expect at this year's Hastings Blossom Festival
'I’ve always wanted to get involved, and this year is the perfect chance to do it.'
Fringe in the ‘Stings: The Bay’s ‘best little arts festival’ is back
It looks a little different this year.
'It’s been really hard’: Artists pulling out of major Auckland festival over funding woes
Theatre boss says lack of financial support is stripping arts of the chance to perform.
Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events
With three festivals in one weekend, Auckland’s social calendar is beginning to heat up.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.
Light up the night: Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival staple set to return despite festival cancellation
A much-loved remnant of this year’s cancelled Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival will be back.
‘Mother of the Nation’ Judy Bailey to share wisdom on ageing
Moana Maniopoto, Dame Susan Devoy and Anne Salmond are also in festival line-up.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Rhythm and Alps announce huge UK headliner
The popular Cardrona Valley festival is back with a huge line up.
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'