‘He drugged me for years’: John Farnham's bombshell claims in new memoir
The singer makes several disturbing allegations about his late former manager.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMusicians
Adele sobs as she embraces Celine Dion at Las Vegas residency
Adele hailed the My Heart Will Go On star as 'one of my favourite people of all time'.
'We need you': Beyonce endorses Kamala Harris' bid for presidency
'I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother.'
William Dart review: Sung triumphs in Auckland Philharmonia's Mozart & Dvorak programme
OPINION: Shiyeon Sung proved her enviable versatility as she triumphed.
Grammy Award-winning rapper arrested in murder-for-hire plot
The star allegedly orchestrated the attempted revenge killing of a rival rapper in 2022.
Crowded House’s Neil Finn reveals surprise truth about the band’s biggest hit
The Crowded House frontman says his success remains 'a great mystery'.
'I was having, like, acid trips': Iconic singer opens up about eyesight scare
'I was seeing all these colours, big things of purple.'
Noel Gallagher allegedly sold his house to get away from this British singer
'I bumped into Noel Gallagher the other day. He’d said he was leaving Ibiza.'
'Together forever': Liam Payne planned to marry girlfriend before death
Payne’s girlfriend posted a poignant letter he had written her weeks before his death.
See you again: Tyler, the Creator coming to NZ
The rapper is coming Down Under next year.
It's official – Metallica are returning to NZ
Enter, Sandman! Metallers announce their return after 15 years.
Wet Denim - Calm
Wet Denim performs Calm. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
Wet Denim - Want You Here
Wet Denim performs Want You Here. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
Jason Momoa and band ÖOF TATATÁ talk their love of New Zealand with Jono, Ben & Megan
Actor Jason Momoa and his ÖOF TATATÁ bandmates Kenny Dale and Mike Hayes are set to tour New Zealand. Ahead of their first show, they joined Jono, Ben, and Megan in The Hits studio
Letters to the Editor: Minister Shane Jones a refreshing change
OPINION: Herald readers share their views.
New lawsuit claims Diddy drugged and raped 13-year-old girl
The suit alleges other celebrities were present during the assault.
'Trying hurts': John Farnham can no longer sing after cancer battle
The Australian singer had to undergo extensive surgery to remove a tumour in 2022.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
Liam Payne had taken ‘potent, hallucinatory’ drugs before death, police say
The former One Direction star was found dead in his Buenos Aires hotel room last week.
Māori singer makes The Voice Australia final
Jaedyn Randell chose Katy Perry’s Wide Awake for her semifinal performance.
Rocker inducted into Hall of Fame for a second time
Ozzy Osbourne has been inducted as a solo act.
'Heartbreaking': Zayn Malik makes tough call following Liam Payne's death
The 31-year-old pop star shot to fame alongside Payne as part of One Direction.
'Disturbing': Witness recalls Liam Payne's final moments in hotel lobby
The musician told a bystander: ‘I used to be in a boyband. That’s why I’m so f***** up’.
'I'm sorry I couldn't save you': Liam Payne's sister shares heartbreaking tribute
The star's sister said the world hadn't been kind to him in the years before his death.
Liam Payne ‘left behind finished autobiographical album’
The album may be released posthumously.
Liam Payne’s father visits scene of singer’s death in Buenos Aires
Geoff Payne is believed to be arranging the repatriation of his son’s body from Argentina.
‘I have $55m’: Liam Payne’s hotel clash emerges
A witness claimed he saw the star in a heated discussion with two women.
'Māori ki te ao': Three Māori contestants reach The Voice Australia’s semifinals
The top eight contestants will battle it out on Sunday for a spot in the finals.
‘Indescribably painful’: Mother of Liam Payne's child speaks out
'Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death.'
‘You are everything’: Kate Cassidy pays tribute to boyfriend Liam Payne
Liam Payne's girlfriend has spoken out for the first time since the news of his death.
Liam Payne dead: Ambulance, police and onlookers gather at Buenos Aires hotel
One Direction star Liam Payne is dead after a fall at a Buenos Aires hotel. Video / AFP
Diddy breaks silence from jail with social media post
The music mogul is in a Brooklyn detention centre awaiting trial.
Police release details of incident at hotel where One Direction star Liam Payne died
Police were called by hotel staff who requested 'urgent help'.
'An appalling tragedy': Tributes roll in for One Direction star Liam Payne, dead at 31
'My thoughts to his poor family, band mates and fans who will be devastated.'