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Festivals under threat from rain
Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha Dickie
New Year Honours list released and five charged over Liam Payne’s death | NZ Herald News Update
The New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes
'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.
‘Heartbroken’: Laneway Festival confirms under-18 tickets revoked after sale
'This was my sister’s birthday gift and she is now heartbroken. Shame on you guys.'
Inside Rhythm and Vines' preparations for biggest festival crowd in years
Gisborne District Council granted consent for camp capacity to expand from 15000 to 20000.
'I don’t care if you don’t like my music': Darude on Sandstorm's enduring legacy
The EDM icon will celebrate 25 years of Sandstorm at Synthony in the Domain next March.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
Company behind Auckland music festival Eden Fest in liquidation
Event organisers of Eden Fest weren't able to sell enough tickets to meet their costs.
Concerts: Aussie tribute group signed for February Sound Shell gig
The city council joins local promoter Hamish Pinkham in a Soundshell promotion.
From brawls to brats: Coachella 2025 headliners and their NZ concerts
Gaga, Green Day and Travis all gave Kiwi audiences a taste of their performance skills.
Music legend could headline next Glastonbury festival
Teams are working to get the singer 'signed, sealed and delivered' to the Pyramid Stage.
Beatles ‘64 | Official Trailer
Produced by Martin Scorsese and offering an insight into Beatlemania, David Tedeschi's new documentary is streaming on Disney+ from November 29. Video / Disney+
Blindspott to headline Auckland rock music festival
The eight-band bill includes five Kiwi rock units.
Sweet science heading to Womad Aotearoa
Womad 2025 is to feature award-winning chocolatiers, bug scientists and mushroom experts.
Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes
Black Barn will be a 'natural home' for the event, with a 'pulsing bassline' thrown in.
Man woken from coma by Coldplay music joins band on stage in Auckland
A man who was in a coma claims he was woken by listening to Coldplay music. Whilst attending Auckland's show he was brought on stage.
The Vengabus is coming: Vengaboys to play in NZ this summer
The Eurodance hitmakers will be joined by special guests.
Rhythm and Alps: Award-winning Aussie group join line-up
More international acts and local talent announced for Wānaka festival.
R&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangers
Fletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.
Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival
Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.
Stranger Things star surprise addition to Laneway line-up
Festival teased a mystery guest less than a week after confirming Charli XCX as headliner.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
'So unprofessional': Angry Auckland festivalgoers demand refunds after organiser flop
Refund requests surge at Eden Fest after headliners withdraw and complaints mount.
Rapper no longer performing at Auckland festival amid rape charges
The rapper has to remain in West Australia.
Why is the Sky Tower green?
Special illumination may signal the start of a ‘Brat Summer’ in New Zealand.
Stan Walker’s ‘priceless’ taonga missing after festival - have you seen it?
Rings, necklaces, whale bones, and greenstones were among the missing taonga.
Opinion: No matter who's on the Laneway line-up, the festival has nailed one detail
OPINION: In an age of algorithmic pricing, Laneway Festival has made a savvy announcement.