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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.
Pilot wows at Armageddon Expo with three costume changes
"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."
'Wicked vibe': The volunteers who drive Crankworx
Hundreds of local volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time.
Womad returns to New Plymouth on 20th anniversary
Womad returns to Brooklands Park in New Plymouth on Friday night.
New festival director for Māoriland Film Festival announced as festival lights, camera and action begins
Libby Hakaraia steps down after 10 years at the helm of Māoriland.
Third time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to Mangōnui
More than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.
Polyfest Day 1: 'The strength of the culture coming together is amazing'
Vibrant cultures from around the world have opened up the Polyfest in Auckland.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
PolyFest is back to normal this year
Polyfest 2023 to return to normalcy after four years of disruption.
Famed Kiwi designer to feature at Indulge festival next month
Meet the iconic Kiwi designer set to share his expertise at Indulge this year.
Record numbers set to attend Dunedin's best one-day music festival
Dunedin's having a party and you're invited.
Hamilton Arts Festival: something for almost everyone
Highlights from the upcoming Hamilton Arts Festival.
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.