The Burning Man party is all over. Now what?
This year's festival saw a mass exodus and questioning of the 'leave no trace' principle.
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Laneway Festival announces star-studded line-up for 2024 return
From Stormzy to Raye, it's a show you won't want to miss.
The Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel
"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."
Death under investigation at Burning Man as flooding strands thousands
The identity of the person or the suspected cause of death is still unknown.
Have a laugh at this year’s arts festival
Comedy is the crowd favourite at the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.
Forget Fyre Festival: Iconic desert festival to go ahead on after rain check dodge
This annual event sees a loyal following party in the desert.
Pre-sale tickets to infamous Fyre Festival sell out
The infamous Fyre Festival is back, and tickets to the “disastrous” event are selling out.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Harvest Hawke’s Bay: A toast to food and wine 'heroes'
The countdown is on to Harvest Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s newest food and wine festival.
Four top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooks
They will exhibit at the Tauranga Food Show, which marks its 10th anniversary next week.
Festival fun and a world-class beach: This week’s need-to-know travel news
There's a celebration in Queenstown that's not to be missed.
Fling yourself into spring festival
Organisers promise this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever.
12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".
Art Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’
Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.
Kapa haka and food galore at Matariki twilight festival in Whangārei
Ngātiwai welcome whānau for the annual twilight Matariki market.
Elemental AKL 2023: Where Pacific and Māori cuisine combine with powerful storytelling
One of Elemental AKL 2023's hottest events is helmed by chef Tausani Simei-Papali'i.
Matariki 2023: How to celebrate this weekend
Organisers predicting a larger turnout than 2022 for some events.
'Sorry': Lewis Capaldi's heartbreaking performance
The singer struggled so much the crowd had to help him get through his songs.
Greece: Religious devotees walk through fire to 'purify' themselves
'Every time I’m afraid, and I’m doing this,' said one devotee.
Ruby Tui reveals the day Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was reduced to tears
"When you walk on to our bus, everybody’s dancing."
One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
Polyfest: Celebrating 30 years of 'beautiful' Māori and Pasifika cultures
Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.
Food festival hailed as 'huge success' after selling nearly $450k worth of tickets
All ticket revenue goes back to the nearly 200 participating businesses.
‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to Kerikeri
Inaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.
Hawke’s Bay’s biggest food and wine festival moved to 2024
The Winter F.A.W.C! is back in June, as the summer version is moved into next year.
Social media unpacks the harsh realities of Coachella
TikTokers catalogue the more chaotic side to the California festival.
Breaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excels
Todd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.
Spotted: Kiwis at Coachella
The biggest music festival of the year had some Kiwi attendees that might surprise you.
A-list exes spotted kissing at Coachella
Footage reveals the pair who split in 2021 revived their romance at the music festival.
'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village
“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”
Review: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?
Here are some of the best performances and productions.
‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absence
Popular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.