'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers
"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."
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Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
9000 festival-goers 'not impressed'
Festival-goers have vented their disappointment after the Falls Festival was cancelled.
Art of Burning Man rises from the ashes in exhibition
New York Times: Monumental art pieces built for the festival normally go up in flames.
'It's got a deep message as well - corporate power on fire'
Daniel Williams dressed up as the fire-struck SkyCity convention centre for Halloween.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ First to rethink pill testing at music festivals
Several MPs opposed the idea in a public clash over the issue.
Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road
The Auckland Diwali Festival takes place on Oct 12 and 13.
Top women filmmakers miss festival director cut
A step back for an industry that has made steps towards greater gender equality.
Moon Festival set to be the next big cultural event for Auckland
SkyCity pastry chefs will be baking NZ's largest mooncake to celebrate the festival.
The Others Way Festival: Too many bands, not enough time
Comment: Equal parts a homage to indie legends and a nod to up and comers.
Carbon monoxide poisoning blamed in Kiwi's US death
The death at Burning Man of a NZer is suspected to be from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Crowd of 8000 enjoys 63rd Alexandra Blossom Festival
Crowd of 8000 enjoys 63rd Alexandra Blossom Festival. Video / ODT
How Woodstock inspired the Snoopy's sidekick
The evolution of Snoopy's sidekick during the era of gigantic music festivals is revealed.
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
Jay-Z and John Fogerty abandon Woodstock 50 following site relocation
Less than 24 hours after Woodstock 50 organisers moved the festival things have worsened.
Snow in Taupō for the school holidays
Mount Ruapehu snow is no joke for these kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Night lights of Matariki enchant young and old
Array of colours on display at Stellar Festival of Lights enchanted people of all ages.
Burning Man crowd limit accepted
Burning Man organisers confirm attendance cap under a new 10-year permit.
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Musicals, parody shows and beautiful music - you can see and hear it all this weekend.
Lights, food, action: New festival to turn Auckland into a winter wonderland
Elemental AKL will run from July 1 to 31.
This weekend we want to go to...
Winter is here - but resist the urge to hibernate because there's heaps on this weekend.
Never-ending Brexit story grips literary festival-goers
Britain's anxiety takes centre stage at Hay ideas festival.
The best shows to see this weekend
Staying entertained in Auckland this weekend: writers festival, comedy festivals, shows!
NZ hunt for electric bike stolen at Burning Man
Kiwis are on a mission to help reunite a US man with his stolen electric bike.
Beyonce reveals baby's heartbeat stopped
The terrifying moment that led Beyonce to an emergency caesarean.
Fire breaks out at Coachella
Festival-goers at Coachella were plunged into panic and urged to flee after fire outbreak.
Craziest outfits from Coachella music festival
The celebs turning heads as Coachella kicks into gear.
Local Focus: Marton Harvest Festival a weekend to celebrate
Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Clown's choice: Five best circus festivals around the world
Professional clown Fraser Hooper gives the low-down on his five favourite festivals.
Worse than Fyre? 'Chaos' at washed out festival
Thousands of attendees were urgently evacuated as dangerous mudslides began to form.
Music festival overdoses:'There will be more deaths'
The tragic cluster of senseless deaths has ramped up the debate about pill testing.
Ardern at a favourite event of John Key's: the Napier Art Deco Festival
And PM's partner Clarke Gayford has volunteered to be a judge at the Deco Dog Parade.
Spiffing! Five minute guide to dressing Art Deco
Break out your grandpa's suit or nana's glad-rags. Made with funding from NZ On Air.