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.

"Warts and all" documentary will be released by the New Zealand Herald tomorrow.

From the loos to celebrity parties, here's what you didn't see at "Beychella".

'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.

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.

Some parts of the south may be in for rain, but the rest of the country is better off.

Wellington's Homegrown festival is filled exclusively with Kiwi musicians.

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.

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

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

The star turns at the opening night of the festival preview were not previews at all.

Small businesses on the move make for a kind of freedom - but it's not for everyone

From music to culture and busking, there is a festival for everyone this weekend.

Waka rider, Bubbles Clifford talks about the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, Auckland. / Michael Craig

Young Thug is set to headline Outer Limits, a spin-off festival Auckland City Limits.