Residents fume after Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers leave kilometre of rubbish
Anger as waste problem from festival allegedly extended to other areas.
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'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024
Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.
Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters
REVIEW: It's not a festival until someone brings out a surprise performer.
Two essential items you must take to Rhythm and Vines
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the vines, read this.
Hilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festival
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the valley of tents, read this.
2024 New Year Honours list, daily Covid cases increase and New Year celebration warning | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 30, 2023
The 2024 New Year Honours list has been announced, the average daily Covid case numbers have increased by 3.5% and warnings are issued over the use of fireworks for New Year celebrations. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
What your favourite Kiwi NY festival says about you
Are you 21 and just discovered Dave Dobbyn or more of a Caitlin Crisp dress at Highlife?
Everything you need to know about drug testing at festivals this summer
Know Your Stuff is testing drugs all over the country: here's what they want you to know.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Sublime with Rome postpone NZ tour
The band announced it is with a 'heavy heart' they have to postpone their show. Video / Rock The Bowl
R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
The decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.
Belly of the Beast: Sticky Fingers' controversial frontman's story peeled back in new book
The book chronicles Sticky Fingers' 2019 tour while accounting its members pasts.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
Huge country music star to perform at Auckland's Christmas in the Park
The beloved Kiwi show is returning for another year, here's what you need to know.
Local band Fin Rah Zel set to perform at Womad NZ
The call inviting the band to perform was unexpected but welcomed says singer Brian Norton
'Queues around the block': The extraordinary history of Rhythm and Vines
Co-founder Hamish Pinkham is celebrating 21 years of RnV by reflecting on its beginnings.
Father of Taylor Swift fan who died before concert seeks answers
"I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl."
Huge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-up
The iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.
Putting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirror
REVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.
Taylor Swift: Climate Anti-hero?
Travel booms as fans book trips to shows that could have been held in their home country.
Two stages, 50+ artists, One Love '24 to be the biggest yet
Five new international acts and 20 Kiwi artists have just been added to the line-up.
Kora back with funky single Dancing in the Rain
Kora frontman Francis Kora says the new single is a reflection of weather events that hit the country last summer. Video / Te Ao Māori
18 more acts join Womad NZ 2024 lineup
From waiata to punk, classical to ska, the lineup includes a wide range of musical styles
Whanganui country singer gets three-peat of awards
Sophie previously won the award in 2019 and 2020.
International and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024
US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.
Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival
The it! Festival has been a popular stop in Paihia for over a decade.
Wellington's Homegrown festival announces huge 2024 line-up
One day. Five stages. Ladi6, Stan Walker and L.A.B. What more could you want?
Synthony in the Domain returns with massive 2024 lineup
The multi-platinum UK drum and bass gurus Rudimental will hit the stage.
Organiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damage
About 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.
Exodus of the 70,000: Burning Man festivalgoers, free at last
Floods and deep mud have dried enough for revellers to escape the Nevada desert.
Laneway Festival announces star-studded line-up for 2024 return
From Stormzy to Raye, it's a show you won't want to miss.
'S*** show': Kiwi stuck in the mud with 70,000 Burning Man attendees
A New Zealander caught at the festival has described escape efforts.
'We are getting out!' Celebrities flee Burning Man mud
Tens of thousands have been 'locked in' to Black Rock festival site, but not everyone.