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Samoan songstress among Pasifika Festival line-up
Tofaga Meke is performing on the Samoan village stage at this year’s Pasifika Festival at Western Springs. Video / Michael Craig
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.
How should you spend the last weekend of summer in Auckland?
It's the last weekend of summer - say goodbye to the warm weather in style.
Balloons over Waikato Festival finale to be held at Claudelands Oval
Action from the Nightglow in 2021, when it was held at the University of Waikato Sports Fields for the last time. This year, the grand finale of the annual Balloons over Waikato Festival will be held at Claudelands Oval. Video / Danielle Zollickhofer
Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event
The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.
Lantern festival returns after four-year hiatus
This year the festival will be held at the Manukau Sports Bowl and features the new 30m Year of the Dragon lantern. Video / Jason Oxenham
In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy
The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.
What's on in Auckland this weekend
With an array of events showcasing Auckland's diversity, you don't want to miss out.
Popular Hawke's Bay music fest collapses, leaving musicians and crew empty-handed
The company behind Nest Fest collapsed, leaving musicians and crews out of pocket.
Focus: Thousands gather under colourful clouds to celebrate event
Colourful clouds explode over West Auckland as a large crowd gathers to partake in the Krishna Holi festival of colours at the Hare Krishna temple in Kumeū. Video / NZHerald
Three-hour waits for motorists exiting Auckland festival: ‘Hot, tired... grumpy’
Thousands attended Holi, the festival of colours, in Kumeū.
'A brave act': Misinformation researcher on how to tell better stories
The expert on Same Same But Different, courageous writers and highlighting solutions.
How to get to Synthony in the Domain
If you're heading along to the Auckland festival, here are all the details.
UK rapper's massive Kiwi faux pas at Laneway
Laneway brought the sun this year - along with a setlist that was unmatched.
Everything you need to know ahead for Laneway today
Heading along to Auckland's longest-running festival? Here's how to get there for free.
Teens faint, 'beg driver' to pull over after air-con fails on bus home from festival
The bus had to pull over mid-journey amid concerns it wasn’t safe to continue.
In pictures: Hawke’s Bay’s big weekend, from scooters to wine and bull-riding
Revellers enjoyed a wine festival, scooter nationals, a cycle race and even a rodeo.
Travel News: Intercontinental Auckland is set to open
Plus a must-see exhibition of taonga Māori in Wellington.
Nine things to do with your family this summer
Looking for family-friendly activities while school's out? We've listed some for you.
Pass the hat: World Buskers Festival acts on the etiquette of tipping street performers
The world's best street performers are in Christchurch for the next 10 days.
The Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest
'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north
It's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.
Auckland Juicy Fest: Police assaulted, 12 arrests after ‘several disorder events’
It comes after claims Mongrel Mob spoiled Wellington event.
Becky Hill talks Afterglow, shoeys and Lime biking around Auckland
The drum and bass singer shares some food for thought and her love for Aotearoa.
Police officer hit with bottle, six arrests amid suspected gang presence at festival
Anofficer was hit by a bottle outside the hip-hop festival Juicy Fest in Wellington.
Rain-soaked music festival: ‘Learnings’ for next time - organiser
Northern Bass organiser says the event will be back at the end of the year.
Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters
REVIEW: It's not a festival until someone brings out a surprise performer.
Two essential items you must take to Rhythm and Vines
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the vines, read this.
Hilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festival
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the valley of tents, read this.
2024 New Year Honours list, daily Covid cases increase and New Year celebration warning | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 30, 2023
The 2024 New Year Honours list has been announced, the average daily Covid case numbers have increased by 3.5% and warnings are issued over the use of fireworks for New Year celebrations. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
What your favourite Kiwi NY festival says about you
Are you 21 and just discovered Dave Dobbyn or more of a Caitlin Crisp dress at Highlife?
Ultimate summer gig guide: Sir Dave Dobbyn, Kaylee Bell and all the festivals in between
So, you're a music lover who wants to make the most of your summer. We've got you.