Stadiums and other events to reopen to unlimited fans under level 2 rule change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office has confirmed the change to Hawke's Bay Today.
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Vaccine certificates welcomed; expert says Govt should mandate worker jabs
The PM says the surest way to get to festivals this summer is to get the vaccine.
'It's dire:' Events sector in limbo, supports vaccine passports
The events sector says lockdowns cost the economy billions of dollars in lost revenue.
Billie Eilish becomes youngest solo headliner at Glastonbury
Festival organisers confirmed that the American singer will perform on June 24, 2022.
Wellington on a Plate wraps up 'down but not out' after unusual festival year
Twenty per cent of online traffic has come from Aucklanders, festival director says.
'Just doing our little bit': Indie festival wants to require proof of vaccination for entry
'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'
Womad is back for 2022: Here's what to expect
Womad is back. March 2022 will see an all-star, homegrown line-up.
Auckland's Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year event cancelled
The festival has been held annually in Auckland for more than 20 years.
Covid cameo: Siouxsie Wiles set to star at music festival
The iconic celebration of music, art and dance returns to Taranaki next year.
Alien Weaponry's second album drops at midnight
Waipū band drop album tonight ahead of jetting off to perform internationally.
First vaxx, then haka: Te Matatini prepares for festival like no other
The national kapa haka festival has all contingencies covered for 2022.
Festival organiser unsure about mandatory Covid-19 scanning rules
Obligatory sign-ins will be introduced for busy places and large gatherings.
Alexander 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.
Wanted: Top local Indian performers and food producers for Auckland Diwali Festival 2021
Auckland Diwali will be back as a two-day event at Aotea Square and Queen St in October.
Local Focus: Winter wine-tasting among the Winter Wonder Fest treats for the senses
Plenty of variety in Winter Wonder Fest programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Safety first': Queenstown Mardi Gras cancelled due to severe rain
The site damage from days of continuous rain was deemed "too severe" to be safely managed.
Metal fans mosh at the three-day UK Download Festival
Thousands of heavy metal fans enjoy Britain's first full music festival.
Chopped: Kiwi Beer Fest axed due to 'untenable' police and DHB conditions
There haven't been any arrests or treatment for alcohol harm during the event's two years.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christchurch is the place to be this winter
A lighting festival and Matariki fireworks show are just some of the events planned.
Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival gets $100,000 funding boost
The local festival is one of four across the country to receive funding.
Festival of tragedy: Families rushed to identify their dead relatives
Police launching probe into possible criminal misconduct by officers as anger, blame grow.
Christchurch to be lit up for Matariki
Zones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25.
Polyfest back with strong diversity showing
Māori and Pasifika youth festival back after Covid and Christchurch terror disruptions.
Festival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew Little
Interim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.
'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekend
One of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.
Man in court over Peachy Keen alleged assaults
The man appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Peachy Keen security guards allegedly spat on and kicked by man also accused of assaulting women
Music festival organisers: 'We never thought something like this would happen.'
Death spurs call for better mental health support at R&V
Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.
Wanaka food and wine festival off to a good start
More than 2000 people attended the first Ripe festival on Sunday.
Man and his party jet inviting Kiwis to celebrate NYE, twice
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Wellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this month
Drag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.
Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off
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Scribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music fest
The festival at Hagley Park has been sold out for a month with 25,000 people expected.