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Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
The NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.
Hamilton Arts Festival launches 2025 programme
From February 21 until March 2, the annual festival will hit the Tron with over 40 events.
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
Naked in the Trees: where clothing is optional and conversation sparks
The organisers are bringing in some 'pretty whompy' sound systems.
Blindspott to headline Auckland rock music festival
The eight-band bill includes five Kiwi rock units.
Mum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P show
A man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.
Bee on lookout for author and bug man at show
Rachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between
Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline Classic, First Light Food & Wine and Gizzy monthly market
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline classic, First Light Food & Wine and Wa165 excursion
R&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangers
Fletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.
Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival
Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.
Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'
City's 'budding and burgeoning' art scene gets two new leaders
'To connect with others... through performance and art is vital for people’s well-being.'
Things to do in Auckland this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau is full of festivals this Saturday and Sunday.
Fried bear, snake over rice: Everything’s fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off
Signs read: 'Eat at your own risk! Food is not inspected by the health department.'
Confirmed: Charli XCX to headline Laneway in 2025
The pop star will bring brat summer to Western Springs next February.
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival Rā Season attracts thousands with interactive Light Trail
The curator praises phenomenal feedback as the festival enters its final days.
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.
'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.
Explore Te Ara i Whiti: Celebrating love and unity through contemporary art
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival's interactive sculpture exhibition returns.
Ready for an epic summer? 10 of the best New Zealand events for warmer climes
Festivals to get excited for.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'