Confirmed: Charli XCX to headline Laneway in 2025
The pop star will bring brat summer to Western Springs next February.
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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.'
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
Great Kiwi Summer Festival: Light and sound show for Lake Karāpiro
The event celebrated its first year in 2023 after Covid cancelled it two years in a row.
1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festival
This year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
Glastonbury Festival cancelled for 2026
Why is the famous British music festival taking a year off?
Coldplay bring Michael J. Fox on stage for historic Glastonbury set
The best-selling band will be performing three shows at Eden Park in November.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024
A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean Purcell
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.