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What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
Le Currents 2023 rolls with venue, headliner change
Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.
'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekend
The Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.
New Zealand Fringe Festival returns with huge lineup
The iconic festival is back for its 34th year, with more than 800 artists and 160 events.
Wellbeing festival to see in New Year
A huge festival will be held in Tahawai to bring in the New Year.
'Queues around the block': The extraordinary history of Rhythm and Vines
Co-founder Hamish Pinkham is celebrating 21 years of RnV by reflecting on its beginnings.
Thousands turn out to celebrate all things Pasifika at the weekend
The Far North Pasifika Festival celebrates its second year.
Your guide to Auckland's best Christmas markets
There will be five markets this weekend and many others over the coming weeks.
'Tastetival is just weird': Rebrand for Marton Festival gets axed by council
The name change didn't go down well with locals.
What’s with the Hastings sheep? Artworks explained in new guide
How do you build a giant steel cherry blossom? And what’s with those sheep?
Mission Concert performance of a lifetime for Port Ahuriri kapa haka group
Anthony Stretch and his talented tamariki blew the crowd of 25,000 away.
Defamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessful
The verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?
Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.
Little festival with big heart on in the ‘Stings
Check out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival
The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.
Find a new passion at Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Festival
There are 10 sessions, with topics ranging from weird critters to wonderful bookshops.
Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Graffiato back with fresh street art for 2023
New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.
Search begins for delicious creations
After the success of an Eltham-based pop-up, a similar pop-up will be at Womad next year.
Kip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobia
He is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.
Fireworks threat means maunga will close overnight
Maunga will close evenings during Guy Fawkes period to prevent damage.
Hamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of Weird
Hamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.
Cook Islands cultural heritage to come alive at Te Maeva Nui festival
Cook Islands heritage is centre stage in a showcase of arts, language, music and dance.
Dive into summer: The ultimate summer festival guide for NZ and AUS
The ultimate guide to sun-soaked happenings Down Under!
Strong, female-led stories front and centre of Arts Festival
The artists are all at the top of their game.
They’ll be back: Arnie spotted in lederhosen as Oktoberfest exceeds pre-pandemic numbers
“I’ll be back…” he said, and the Austrian-American politician was true to his word.
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.
International and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024
US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.
Wander Waiheke's breathtaking trails, then dine in style – the ultimate island treat
Waiheke's hospitality takes any challenge head-on.
Literary exhibition celebrates the lost art of letter writing in Whanganui
What would Quasimodo say to the Queen of Hearts?