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The $300m stadium plan for Western Springs: New images released
Auckland Arena launched its website and social media to gain public support.
Watch: Lorde and Charli XCX stun Coachella in surprise performance
'Lorde summer 2025!'
Karl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’
Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'
Billionaire and NBA star behind new Auckland stadium proposal
A new stadium backed by high-profile Kiwis is one of three proposals being considered.
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens
‘It had such a buzz’: Opera in the Garden set for revival
The event is the best chance for Northland families to hear world-class opera singing.
Groove Armada and friends bring London clubbing to Auckland’s Domain
Review: Auckland was treated to the ultimate intergenerational, disco-infused house rave.
It’s not all about St Paddy’s Day: 12 crazy-cool festivals in Ireland for 2025
Crown a goat as king - there's nothing ordinary about these extraordinary events.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
‘Sad news’: Festival headliner pulls plug days before event
Tones and I was supposed to headline alongside Empire of the Sun and The Kooks.
Children reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festival
The festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.
New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision
After partially losing her vision, Serena Stevenson's new work is a triumph.
Inside the decision to ban under-18s from Laneway
Duncan Greive looks into how a variety of agencies kept under-18s from Laneway 2025.
Laneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to know
All your festival questions answered.
Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.
Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.
Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians
Hawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.
Review: Cold Chisel scorch at ‘Boomerpalooza’
Ageless pub rockers show they've still got it.
‘Bittersweet’: Jim Beam Homegrown leaving Wellington after 18 years
The festival has taken place on the Wellington Waterfront each year ever since 2008.
Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert
A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.
‘Gutted’: Auckland rock festival cancelled amid low ticket sales
Blindspott and Alien Ant Farm were set to headline Paradise City Rock Festival 2025.
Are you protected if that expensive concert is cancelled?
Many concerts and festivals around the country have been cancelled or changed recently.
‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock
50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.
Rhythm and Vines festival clean-up may take two weeks
Discover what happens behind the scenes so 20,000 can party in Gisborne's Waiohika Estate.