The legendary festival's rapturous appeal and zeal is lost on Zoe MacFarlane.

The Toronto Film Festival throws up Oscar clues.

Here's what to expect when Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, hits Auckland in November

Australia's largest cultural festival, recognising the country's indigenous heritage.

Traditional ad agencies are already under pressure from the likes of Facebook and Google.

One person has died and three people have been seriously injured in the Netherlands.

Matariki should be recognised as an event of national significance, says Te Papa.

Artist talks about museum's collection for exhibition Fa'aliga: Beyond The Grass Skirt.

Fans have shelled out for tickets but they still don't know what's happening.

'What's the secret behind that six-pack?'' and rubbed my bare stomach with his hand.'

Bieber sprung into action as the unidentified man would not release his grip on a woman.

More fodder for Urzila Carlson's new NZ International Comedy Festival show after meeting.

The star has been doing 11-hour rehearsal days to prepare for her headlining set.

Flight delay had promoter scrambling to get Jimmy Cliff to Northland in time for festival.

This year's ASB Polyfest will be the biggest yet, with more than 10,000 students on stage.

In theme of Auckland Arts Festival's theatre sleepover, here is a list of night-time fun.

Grace Jones interacts with the crowd at Auckland City Limits. / Supplied Twitter / @runawayfound

Here are our highlights from ACL - the biggest of which has nothing to do with music.

Festival will mark the close of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Punters going to big-name concerts at Forsyth Barr worry they might've been scammed.

Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India. It is also known as the “festival of colours”. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. / Video by Michael Craig

WOMAD is one big gluttonous feast for the ears and eyes.

The Lantern Festival is a must on the Chinese New Year calendar of events.

The Rumpus Room is calling at Splore. A wonderful time for whanau to come together.

From the Street to the Stage. Buskers are performing at Galatos as part of the Auckland Fringe Festival. / Jason Oxenham

Here's some suggestions for a road trip from the Bay of Islands.

Justice or Grace Jones? Future or The Avalanches? Beck or Phoenix?

The Ending HIV Big Gay Out in Auckland has been cancelled.

Heading to Splore? Make the most of your trip and don't miss these hot spots.

Splore Festival to kick off 'Mystic Ritual' on February 23rd / Splore