WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
Entertainment'He will be deeply missed': Grammy-nominated frontman dies at 47Brad Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in 1996 and wrote hit single Kryptonite at 15.08 Feb 12:36 AM
EntertainmentPolice treat death of The Cure musician Perry Bamonte as unexplainedWidow Donna Bamonte says his death stemmed from recurring bowel cancer.07 Feb 05:43 AM
Entertainment'We’ll always be family': Kim on life with Kanye after divorceShe explains she promoted Kanye's Yeezy boots in a recent TikTok video.07 Feb 02:28 AM
EntertainmentInside Kelce and Swift’s ‘huge’ wedding plans, from beer kegs to garden proposalHe and brother Jason Kelce became Garage Beer owners in June 2024.07 Feb 01:57 AM
EntertainmentChappell Roan says coming to NZ has shown how ‘scared’ she is in USThe Grammy winner described New Zealand's embrace of the queer community as 'awesome'.05 Feb 09:43 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan tells Laneway crowd she feels safer in New Zealand than USThe Pink Pony Club singer told fans it was 'awesome' to see New Zealand embrace queer visibility. Video / @toddfishernzWatch05 Feb 09:32 PM
EntertainmentQuickfire questions with Six60 frontman Matiu WaltersSix60 frontman Matiu Walters answers our quickfire questions at SkyCity International Convention Centre. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch05 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Dean is the UK’s elegant antidote to oversexed modern popThe Londoner has become the first Briton since 2019 to win Best New Artist.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music careerPLUS: What happened at Chelsea Winstanley’s art fundraiser?04 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentStan Walker and Nauti release new single One Life with 9th WonderThe track was written at an APRA camp after long talks on culture and roots.04 Feb 07:57 AM
EntertainmentThe Kelly Clarkson Show is ending later this year after seven seasonsThe talk show, which debuted in 2019, will wrap after seven successful seasons.03 Feb 11:32 PM
Entertainment'They’re still not listening': Gervais revives Golden Globes put-downBad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean all used speeches to back migrants.03 Feb 07:03 AM
EntertainmentThe Beths’ Liz Stokes on depression, writer’s block - and counting Obama as a fan“Having some level of success doesn’t magically make you happy forever.”02 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandKiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled spaceThe judge ruled a conviction put his planned US work visa at risk.02 Feb 08:00 PM
ReviewsReview: Dave Dobbyn at BNZ Theatre was a gig that matteredFollowing Teeks last Friday, Dobbyn was the second big artist to perform at the new venue.30 Jan 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Dangerous place': Queen legend rules out US return over Trump and safety fearsMay has also ruled out Glastonbury over his long-running badger cull protest.30 Jan 07:55 AM
ReviewsDanielle ZollickhoferNew theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowdA surprise duet with Maisey Rika drew the night's loudest applause at the Hamilton event.30 Jan 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘I almost died’: Ray J says his heart is ‘black’ after years of alcohol and drugsHe admits he was taking up to 10 Adderall pills a day and heavy alcohol.29 Jan 06:10 PM
WorldBruce Springsteen releases searing protest song in Streets of MinneapolisThe US rock star has supported left-leaning causes throughout his decades-long career.28 Jan 09:47 PM
EntertainmentSynthony organisers announce final line-up for 2026 showThe 2025 sell-out event drew 40,000 people and featured more than 183 performers.28 Jan 05:05 AM
EntertainmentChanning Tatum teases surprise strip cameo in Magic Mike Live NYC runTatum, 45, has vowed to make a surprise strip cameo in the New York show.27 Jan 07:05 AM
Entertainment2000s pop star 'desperate to get back' to NZ ahead of tourSophie Ellis-Bextor's 2000s hit Murder on the Dancefloor has surged in popularity again. 27 Jan 12:05 AM
EntertainmentBilly Ray Cyrus’ ex leaks recording of alleged ‘narcissistic abuse’Firerose said she was a 'shell of the person I was' after the seven-month marriage.23 Jan 06:16 AM
BusinessUS hip-hop label Def Jam launches China divisionUniversal Music calls China one of the world's most dynamic music markets.22 Jan 07:00 AM
Entertainment'Difficult, frustrating': Music legend Phil Collins talks about his health battlesThe singer underwent five knee surgeries and has a 24-hour live-in nurse22 Jan 03:49 AM
AnalysisMitchell HagemanPaying by the minute: How Ed Sheeran, All Blacks and the theatre stack up on valueAre big nights out still worth the money in NZ? We crunch the cost per minute.21 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMusic industry rocked by death of founding member of Midnight OilThe 70-year-old drummer died after nearly three years with pancreatic cancer.20 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandEd Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am busesA family heading to North Shore said no extra buses were put on from Britomart last night.17 Jan 03:12 AM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliEd Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ showThe show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.16 Jan 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.16 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFreddie Mercury’s ‘secret daughter’ dies aged 48Her story emerged from 17 diaries Freddie Mercury gave her weeks before he died.15 Jan 09:55 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stageKiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.14 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentInside Ed Sheeran's massive NZ stage setupFrom NZ's largest screen build to crystal clear sound, Ed Sheeran's technical team discuss why his Loop Tour is one of the most impressive yet.Watch14 Jan 02:00 AM
