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Ed Sheeran accused of ripping off Aussie song
Ed Sheeran faces another plagiarism accusation, this time by a pair of Aussie songwriters.

Music pioneer shares personal letter to Lorde
"I think you've made a big difference and you'll be remembered for it," writes Brian Eno.

Pop star to play Laneway sideshow
If Billie Eilish's Laneway performance isn't enough, the teen pop star has good news.

Liam reveals truth behind Oasis split
It was one of music's biggest bust-ups and Liam's finally talked about what happened.

SZA sizzles in Auckland venue that needs to fry
This was not a show where clapping would cut it. Even shouting was a waste of time.

Playboi Carti to play first NZ show
Playboi Carti is joining a long list of rappers coming to New Zealand over summer.

Drummer of The Swingers dies at 63
Buster Stiggs aka Mark Hough, drummer of The Swingers has died at age 63

Maori singer's hit wins Golden Globe
A song inspired and performed by Maori artist Keala Settle just picked up a Globe!

100+ artists sign letter of support for Lorde
Lorde was criticised for deciding not to perform in Israel. Many have come to her defence.

Something fun for everyone this summer
There's an embarrassment of riches happening in Auckland and further afield.

Packer 'wants Mariah's $13m ring back'
A year after Packer and Carey split, the billionaire reportedly wants the ring back.

George Michael's intimate relationship with Princess Diana
A new biography reveals Michael believed it was "very clear" that Di was attracted to him.

Surge in high-dose ecstasy pills this holiday season
Party-goers warned to be careful with unfamiliar pills after reports of deaths in UK.

Ecstasy taking at Rhythm & Vines: Police got it wrong
Police have backtracked after claiming ill party-goers had taken Ecstasy.

Sir Elton John's heartfelt tribute to late mother
"Thank-you for bringing me into the world and for all that you have done for me."

Beyonce headlining Coachella 2018
Beyonce is returning after the birth of her twins as a headlining act at Coachella.

Twitter rips into Timberlake's new look
Not everyone is a fan of Justin Timberlake's earthy new image.

Most read in 2017 - No. 1: Adele came, performed and conquered
Adele played a series of record-breaking show - and fans couldn't get enough of her.

Why Taylor Swift is struggling to sell concert tickets
Taylor Swift hasn't sold out any of her Reputation concerts - and fans aren't happy.

Tostee: Glitter girl 'looking for fight'
Gold Coast man posts on Facebook about festival goer who wore only glitter paint.

'Guys got glitter balls, nobody harassed them'
Video of woman being grabbed at RNV sparks claims naked men were treated differently

Most read in 2017 - No. 2: The Block's bonkers live auction finale
Property porn, a controversial live auction and a mystery bidder - The Block went off.

Ex-rocker opens up on life as MP
New backbencher: Derek Cheng talks to Jamie Strange of the Labour Party.

Most read in 2017 - No. 3: Justin Bieber parties in Queenstown
Justin Bieber made quite the impression on New Zealand. NZ did the same to him.

Terminally ill boy sheds tear listening to Ed Sheeran
Batten disease robbed six-year-old Ollie Carroll of his voice.

The songs making up the 'on hold' playlist
If you think you've heard Brooke Fraser, Six60 and Anika Moa a lot on hold- you're right.

Saturday Knight Fever: Bee Gee dedicates gong to late brothers
Last surviving member of disco chart-toppers knighted alongside former Beatle.

Most read in 2017 - No. 4: Sickening moment at rapper's Auckland show
A Lil Yachtie fan's failed crowd dive was among our most popular stories of the year.

Kate Stewart: The most annoying trends of 2017
Kate Stewart reviews the more disturbing and annoying trends of 2017.