TravelIt’s not all about St Paddy’s Day: 12 crazy-cool festivals in Ireland for 2025Crown a goat as king - there's nothing ordinary about these extraordinary events.28 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'26 Feb 10:32 PM
Travel news‘I’d be crazy not to do it‘: Fyre Festival 2025 announced by convicted founderThe infamous festival 'returns' - but are people really buying tickets?25 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
Entertainment‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandPictures: 2025 Napier Art Deco Festival reminiscent of era before Covid, Cyclone GabrielleIn pictures: All the action at the Napier Art Deco Festival.15 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at KiwiburnOrganisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.14 Feb 01:51 AM
LifestyleMust-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivalsAotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Thousands of Laneway concert-goers miss acts due to ticket glitchThis year is the 20th edition of the popular music festival.06 Feb 03:35 AM
EntertainmentInside the decision to ban under-18s from LanewayDuncan Greive looks into how a variety of agencies kept under-18s from Laneway 2025.05 Feb 12:00 AM
EntertainmentLaneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to knowAll your festival questions answered.04 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleMust-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free showsThere couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend eventsIt isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 yearsThe reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.23 Jan 10:55 PM
New Zealand‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny successOrganisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.20 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandWhat's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekendOn this weekend: hot rods, music festival and a cellar door art exhibition.15 Jan 08:39 PM
EntertainmentAre you protected if that expensive concert is cancelled?Many concerts and festivals around the country have been cancelled or changed recently.12 Jan 02:34 AM
TravelThe weirdest foods I ate at America's biggest state fairAnyone for cotton-candy bacon beer?.... A favourite in Texas.09 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandAnticipation builds: Katchafire set to light up Gisborne festivalGisborne festival features Katchafire, Sons of Zion, and more08 Jan 10:16 PM
New Zealand‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festivalThe NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours list released and five charged over Liam Payne’s death | NZ Herald News UpdateThe New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.Watch30 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandThousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&VOrganisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.30 Dec 02:15 AM
EntertainmentEverything you need to know for Rhythm and Vines: Parking, paying and where not to swim20,000 festival-goers are set to descend on Gisborne to ring in the New Year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Heartbroken’: Laneway Festival confirms under-18 tickets revoked after sale'This was my sister’s birthday gift and she is now heartbroken. Shame on you guys.'19 Dec 11:10 PM
Entertainment'I don’t care if you don’t like my music': Darude on Sandstorm's enduring legacyThe EDM icon will celebrate 25 years of Sandstorm at Synthony in the Domain next March.14 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelA year of Australian food festivals worth travelling forMake 2025 your tastiest year to travel.08 Dec 05:00 AM
LifestyleHere's how to spend your weekend in AucklandChristmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.29 Nov 05:30 PM
EntertainmentNaked in the Trees: where clothing is optional and conversation sparksThe organisers are bringing in some 'pretty whompy' sound systems.28 Nov 07:53 PM
TravelYour guide to Auckland's best Christmas marketsWe know the best Christmas Markets to check out this December.28 Nov 12:55 AM
EntertainmentBlindspott to headline Auckland rock music festivalThe eight-band bill includes five Kiwi rock units.26 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandSummer Soundcheck mini-festival at Smash Palace with local DJsGisborne's Summer Soundcheck at Smash Palace honours late owner21 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P showA man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.17 Nov 01:17 AM
