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‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacle
Opinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?
![Karl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Karl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary
‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’
![‘I was scared’: Prominent NZ musician accused of abuse allegedly strangled ex in Bali](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘I was scared’: Prominent NZ musician accused of abuse allegedly strangled ex in Bali
She said he would use his position as a musician to say she couldn't do better than him.
![Beyonce’s NZ tour snub: Could Eden Park be the perfect host for Queen Bey?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Beyonce’s NZ tour snub: Could Eden Park be the perfect host for Queen Bey?
Fans debate whether Oz would be prioritised over NZ if more tour dates are announced.
![Inside the decision to ban under-18s from Laneway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Inside the decision to ban under-18s from Laneway
Duncan Greive looks into how a variety of agencies kept under-18s from Laneway 2025.
![Kanye reportedly loses $35m contract over Grammys stunt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kanye reportedly loses $35m contract over Grammys stunt
The rapper declared he and Censori 'beat the grammies' with the revealing act.
![Laneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Laneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to know
All your festival questions answered.
![What Kanye West said to Bianca Censori before she got naked at the Grammys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What Kanye West said to Bianca Censori before she got naked at the Grammys
A lip-reader has weighed in on the moment Censori dropped coat on the Grammys' red carpet.
![Why Kanye and Bianca Censori walked out of the Grammys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why Kanye and Bianca Censori walked out of the Grammys
The couple walked the carpet together, with Censori in a custom-made see-through dress.
![Her dad, the 10,000 records he left behind and a viral lesson in grief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Her dad, the 10,000 records he left behind and a viral lesson in grief
Jula began hosting daily 'listening parties' of her dad's epic music collection.
![Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
![Feel the fire: Iconic Kiwi band loses farewell tour merch in airport blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Feel the fire: Iconic Kiwi band loses farewell tour merch in airport blaze
It comes after the band's farewell tour kicked off on December 29.
![Everything to know about the 2025 Grammy Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Everything to know about the 2025 Grammy Awards
The Grammys will take place on Monday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.
![Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
![Karl Puschmann: Toto’s legendary guitarist on returning to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Karl Puschmann: Toto’s legendary guitarist on returning to NZ
'We're not really known for punch-ups at our gigs. That’s not exactly what you expect.'
![Newcomers welcome as Gisborne choir rehearsals resume](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Newcomers welcome as Gisborne choir rehearsals resume
'Deja vu': Gisborne choir to restart rehearsals for Mozart masterpiece.
![‘Artists always pull this s***’: Drake in hot water after making huge change to NZ shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Artists always pull this s***’: Drake in hot water after making huge change to NZ shows
The move highlights a trend that is becoming a regular occurrence in NZ's events industry.
![What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend
What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend: photography exhibition and Celtic music
![‘Awful’: Kiwi drummer faces agonising wait after audition with US rock band](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Awful’: Kiwi drummer faces agonising wait after audition with US rock band
Stan Bicknell was one of 11 drummers selected from over 6000 applicants.
![Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
![James Blunt announces one-off NZ show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
James Blunt announces one-off NZ show
The British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.