EntertainmentFestival organiser unsure about mandatory Covid-19 scanning rulesObligatory sign-ins will be introduced for busy places and large gatherings.23 Aug 08:12 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Permanent drug checks positive step towards 'NZ's war on drugs'Between 2017 and 2019, more than 70 deaths were attributed to synthetic cannabis in NZ.13 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandWanted: Top local Indian performers and food producers for Auckland Diwali Festival 2021Auckland Diwali will be back as a two-day event at Aotea Square and Queen St in October.20 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Winter wine-tasting among the Winter Wonder Fest treats for the sensesPlenty of variety in Winter Wonder Fest programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jul 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Safety first': Queenstown Mardi Gras cancelled due to severe rainThe site damage from days of continuous rain was deemed "too severe" to be safely managed.26 Jun 03:31 AM
EntertainmentMetal fans mosh at the three-day UK Download FestivalThousands of heavy metal fans enjoy Britain's first full music festival.19 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandChopped: Kiwi Beer Fest axed due to 'untenable' police and DHB conditionsThere haven't been any arrests or treatment for alcohol harm during the event's two years.15 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekendManawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch is the place to be this winterA lighting festival and Matariki fireworks show are just some of the events planned.27 May 05:00 PM
KahuAronui Indigenous Arts Festival gets $100,000 funding boostThe local festival is one of four across the country to receive funding.14 May 05:00 PM
WorldFestival of tragedy: Families rushed to identify their dead relativesPolice launching probe into possible criminal misconduct by officers as anger, blame grow.30 Apr 08:18 PM
KahuChristchurch to be lit up for MatarikiZones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25.28 Apr 01:55 AM
KahuPolyfest back with strong diversity showingMāori and Pasifika youth festival back after Covid and Christchurch terror disruptions.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew LittleInterim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.09 Apr 01:15 AM
Entertainment'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekendOne of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.08 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandMan in court over Peachy Keen alleged assaultsThe man appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.07 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandPeachy Keen security guards allegedly spat on and kicked by man also accused of assaulting womenMusic festival organisers: 'We never thought something like this would happen.'05 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
EntertainmentWanaka food and wine festival off to a good startMore than 2000 people attended the first Ripe festival on Sunday.22 Mar 12:30 AM
TravelMan and his party jet inviting Kiwis to celebrate NYE, twiceDubbed New Zealand's Fyre Festval, how certain can we be the trip will ever take off?15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandWellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this monthDrag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sound Valley set to blast offThe down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 01:10 AM
New ZealandScribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music festThe festival at Hagley Park has been sold out for a month with 25,000 people expected.25 Feb 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDance me to the end of loveBefore the pandemic, we danced. By Sarah Daniell.12 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHoli cancelled: Wellington misses out on colourful festivalFestival organisers were unable to import special coloured powder from India in time.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleLantern Festival free but ticketed this year as venue changes to waterfrontFor contact tracing and crowd control at the annual Chinese New Year celebration09 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandCubaDupa's latest line-up announcedThere are numerous performers and programmes set down for the festival.02 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandSoundsplash festival reports few intoxications despite rocky startSoundsplash organiser says stringent drug checking process paid off.24 Jan 06:08 AM
New ZealandThe shows will go on: Festivals, cultural events and concerts back for 2021Many events, including Auckland's three largest, were cancelled last year due to Covid.23 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandFestival-goers suffer paranoia, seizures after taking fake ecstasy laced with lethal chemicalAlarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHours of delays: Gisborne Airport evacuated after threat, police block roadsRhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.01 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians warned harmful substances in party drugs 'well-distributed' across NZPill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew Year drug warning: Bath salts are 'bloody everywhere'Testers dub this 'the summer of cathinones' after substance discovered in place of MDMA.29 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSold-out festival go-ahead was down to the wireOrganisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.29 Dec 07:02 PM
