EntertainmentReggae festival looks to move northAuckland could be on the verge of inheriting the Raggamuffin reggae music festival from Rotorua.18 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentHilltop Hoods want to impress KiwisAussie rap crew Hilltop Hoods are so big at home they make newspaper headlines just by going out for lunch.12 Jun 04:00 AM
TravelQueenstown Winter Festival: Free and fun in the snowThis year's festival runs from June 20-29. Motorhome Republic have picked their top 10 free events at the big party.04 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelNelson: Art for art's sakeMatt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.27 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis still unsure of AsiansDespite nearly a quarter of Aucklanders being Asian, the wider Kiwi community still has an unwillingness to engage with a group it considers to be "exotic other".07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSummer fun gives city a $19.3m liftConfirmation that the Rolling Stones are rescheduling their concert in Auckland is not just good news for fans. It is good news for the local economy. Here's how.06 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelFour of the best walking festivalsWander the country's hills and dales on one of these picturesque hikes.04 Apr 03:15 PM
LifestyleSt Patrick's Day: Great day for the IrishFebe Homes and Paul Murtagh were just some of the thousands of people decked in green hats and shamrocks who celebrated St Patrick's Day yesterday.17 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleSt Patrick's Day - what's on around AucklandDanielle Wright discovers ways to paint the town green this St Patrick’s Day.16 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelCalifornia: Hard Rock in the heartPalm Springs is party-town again, writes Leena Tailor.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestylePacific AucklandIt's one of the city's most popular festivals, but you can enjoy the Pasifika feeling any time of year, writes Catherine Smith.07 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelWellington: Festivity in the capitalAudiences are wowed in New Zealand’s cultural hotspot, writes Sarah Lang.01 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelWhite Night Festival: Up all nightRachel Bache battles aching feet to take in as much of Melbourne's White Night Festival as she can before sunrise.24 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTime for fun - city events draw crowdsSpectators and supporters lined the length of Ponsonby Rd to watch the Pride Parade on Saturday night. More than 40 floats and groups partied their way from Karangahape Rd to Victoria Park, where the Proud after-party carried on into the night.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown's wife with him as he fronts upMayoress Shan Inglis yesterday accompanied her husband Len Brown to the Howick Military Tattoo - an event from which the mayor had been told to stay away.23 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionConcert review: Splore three days to rememberFrom calypso to virtuoso Indian music, the festival showcased some astonishing acts, with punters to match.16 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleFestival spreads its wingsAuckland's favourite Chinese festival is celebrated this weekend around the city.14 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandBig weekend has fans spoiled for choiceArt, music and sporting fans have been spoiled for choice with the NRL Auckland Nines, Rapture 2014 and Splore events occurring in the city this weekend.14 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleLet there be lightFor the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.12 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelKawhia: Get a taste of traditionBetween bites of Kawhia kai, pause to appreciate the small-town vibe of this coastal gem.02 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelAustralian festivalsJennifer Ennion rounds up some lesser-known Australian festivals.20 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out 2014The Big Day Out has returned to New Zealand this year. Check out the photos from the festival.17 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandBetter weather expected for New YearIt's shaping up to be a great New Year's Eve at popular summer music festivals, with the weather forecast to be fine for most, with only the odd shower at Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines.27 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleFeasts for festival fansGreat menu offerings at summer festivals is music to the ears of foodies, writes Joanna Mathers.30 Nov 09:00 PM
TravelPeru: Dancing with the deadOn the first day of November each year, families from across Peru congregate in a gigantic graveyard in Lima to connect with their ancestors ... many even spend the night there.25 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ Festival 2014Take a look at some of the acts that will be performing at the 2014 NZ Festival.23 Oct 05:00 AM
LifestyleDiwali Festival: Let there be lightJoin the Indian community as it celebrates the renewal of life with an explosion of colour, dance and food, writes Catherine Smith.19 Oct 03:07 AM
