Ruby Tui reveals the day Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was reduced to tears
"When you walk on to our bus, everybody’s dancing."
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One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
Food festival hailed as 'huge success' after selling nearly $450k worth of tickets
All ticket revenue goes back to the nearly 200 participating businesses.
‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to Kerikeri
Inaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.
Hawke’s Bay’s biggest food and wine festival moved to 2024
The Winter F.A.W.C! is back in June, as the summer version is moved into next year.
Social media unpacks the harsh realities of Coachella
TikTokers catalogue the more chaotic side to the California festival.
Spotted: Kiwis at Coachella
The biggest music festival of the year had some Kiwi attendees that might surprise you.
'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village
“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”
Review: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?
Here are some of the best performances and productions.
'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua
“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”
What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.
‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absence
Popular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.
Pilot wows at Armageddon Expo with three costume changes
"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."
'Wicked vibe': The volunteers who drive Crankworx
Hundreds of local volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time.
Crowd goes mad for Womad
Music, dance, food, poetry, art - the best of it all was on show at Womad NZ 2023
Third time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to Mangōnui
More than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.
How do you attract Pacific youth at Polyfest? Corned beef!
Pacific Island staple kai corned beef is attracting Polynesian youth at the festival.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Famed Kiwi designer to feature at Indulge festival next month
Meet the iconic Kiwi designer set to share his expertise at Indulge this year.
‘We are gutted’: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for fourth year in a row
The 2023 festival was due to open on Thursday at the Manukau Sports Bowl.
'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queues
A 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.
Festival still going ahead despite weather risks
Nelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.
Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers blamed for rubbish dumping in nearby forest
RnV has sent crews to clean up rubbish believed to have been dumped by festival-goers.
Rhythm and Alps taught us why security matters most
Wanaka was impressed well before the fireworks display signalled midnight.
‘We didn’t agree to that’: Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper’s R&V inclusion
Dizzee Rascal was given a 12-month restraining order for assaulting his ex-partner.
Wayne Brown spares Diwali, Lantern Festival and Pasifika from budget cuts
Funding cuts are “highly unlikely” for highly valued events, says Brown.
Fresh for 2023 festival guide: Pop these dates in your diary
Next year is all set to be the year we frequent the festivals again.
R&V apologise for co-founder's 'inappropriate' statement
'We regret any distress these words may have caused.'
Slice of Heaven: Sir Dave Dobbyn announced for R&V
Sir "Raving" Dave Dobbyn is giving you the best NYE possible.
'It’s 100% real': Juicy Fest promoter hits back at critics
Entrepreneur Rawiri Nelson’s path to success has been long and challenging.
Something for everyone: Top events throughout the country this spring
From music fests to family fun, add these to your calendar.
Celebrating Onam: 'Indian festivals not just about Diwali'
Auckland's Malayali community will gather this Saturday to celebrate in grand style.