The evolution of Snoopy's sidekick during the era of gigantic music festivals is revealed.

Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.

Less than 24 hours after Woodstock 50 organisers moved the festival things have worsened.

Mount Ruapehu snow is no joke for these kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Array of colours on display at Stellar Festival of Lights enchanted people of all ages.

Burning Man organisers confirm attendance cap under a new 10-year permit.

Musicals, parody shows and beautiful music - you can see and hear it all this weekend.

Elemental AKL will run from July 1 to 31.

Winter is here - but resist the urge to hibernate because there's heaps on this weekend.

Kiwis are on a mission to help reunite a US man with his stolen electric bike.

The terrifying moment that led Beyonce to an emergency caesarean.

Festival-goers at Coachella were plunged into panic and urged to flee after fire outbreak.

The celebs turning heads as Coachella kicks into gear.

Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Professional clown Fraser Hooper gives the low-down on his five favourite festivals.

Thousands of attendees were urgently evacuated as dangerous mudslides began to form.

The tragic cluster of senseless deaths has ramped up the debate about pill testing.

And PM's partner Clarke Gayford has volunteered to be a judge at the Deco Dog Parade.

The trend for dressing up for festivals has become a booming business.

"I too was hustled, scammed, bamboozled, hoodwinked, lead astray!!!" he says.

Anyone who feels unsafe during the event should call the hotline - 0800-LANEWAY.

There are two competing documentaries out this week about the disastrous festival.

For the second year running, passengers on an rave cruise had their weekend cut short.

Australian physicians want to minimise harm.

Bay Dreams organisers are asking for patience as an influx of thousands arrive in town.

Festival-goers across Australia have been sent an unnerving text message warning.

A man is dead and two others were hospitalised after taking a mystery drug in Australia.

A man is dead and two hospitalised after taking mystery drug at NSW music festival.

The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.

Other rules apply at music festivals, writes Sarah Gandy.