EntertainmentThe surprising ways NZ’s Spotify Wrapped results buck global trendsKiwis apparently sway to the beat of their own drum. 03 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentBad Bunny tops 2025 Spotify Wrapped global artist rankingsBad Bunny named Spotify’s top global artist for record fourth time. 03 Dec 07:45 PM
EntertainmentKiwi fans bump into Lewis Capaldi while going for swim on Auckland waterfrontKatie and Kristi met the Scottish singer while heading for a swim at Karanga Plaza.02 Dec 03:25 AM
EntertainmentHow much Mariah Carey's Christmas hit makes her each yearThe song has helped make Carey the only artist to top the US Hot 100 in four decades.01 Dec 07:44 PM
EntertainmentWorking Class Man turns 40: Jimmy Barnes announces two NZ arena datesThe tour follows his recovery from major heart and hip surgeries.30 Nov 10:07 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Joyce DiDonato dazzles in luminous night with NZ Symphony OrchestraREVIEW: Joyce DiDonato dazzled in Berlioz' Les Nuits d'ete with NZSO and Gemma New.30 Nov 06:00 PM
Entertainment'I can't breathe': JoJo Siwa rushed to hospital before Black Friday showDoctors found a burst ovarian cyst was bleeding into JoJo Siwa's stomach.30 Nov 04:49 AM
EntertainmentAriana Grande pushes back on health speculationThe singer shared an old interview clip urging fans to stop body comments.30 Nov 12:30 AM
AnalysisKara Kennedy: 'Dignity is no longer a marketable asset' as Jessie J airs dirty laundry in publicANALYSIS: Female stars now monetise private pain to stay culturally relevant.29 Nov 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
Entertainment‘They couldn’t sing’: Richard O’Brien on working with the Spice GirlsO’Brien played a photographer alongside the band in "Spice World" in 1997.27 Nov 05:38 PM
Entertainment'It was weird': Gwyneth Paltrow on her 'Māori divorce' from Chris MartinPaltrow revealed the moment during a chat with actress Kathryn Hahn.27 Nov 12:15 AM
EntertainmentDoja Cat's Melbourne nightclub appearance slammed by Aussie fansHer appearance at nightclub Ms Collins was cut short after just three songs.24 Nov 06:04 PM
EntertainmentReggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at 81Born James Chambers, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.24 Nov 05:30 PM
Entertainment'They found a hole in my heart': Childish Gambino suffered stroke before cancelling NZ showThe 42-year-old scrapped the rest of his tour as he underwent surgery. 23 Nov 11:03 PM
EntertainmentAussie rocker dies after wife’s diagnosisLees played bass on Moving Pictures’ 1982 hit ‘What About Me’.23 Nov 10:52 PM
EntertainmentLily Allen says writing West End Girl was ‘an act of desperation’The 40-year-old star describes her new album as raw but not cruel.23 Nov 06:52 PM
LifestyleAli Campbell returns to Northland for Waitangi weekend UB40 showThe UK singer vividly recalls reading the Treaty of Waitangi during a Northland visit.22 Nov 05:00 AM
WellingtonAn ode to one of the greats: Fat Freddy’s Drop exhibition opens in WellingtonIt marks 20 years since the band’s chart-topping debut album.21 Nov 05:13 PM
Entertainment‘Rest in peace Mani’: Tributes pour in for Stone Roses bassistThe Manchester-born musician was found after collapsing at his Stockport home.21 Nov 04:58 AM
World‘It is so nice to be back’: Princess of Wales makes return to galaThe Princess wore a green velvet gown by Munich label Talbot Runhof.20 Nov 04:26 AM
World‘Down the right path’: Police source says D4vd now suspect in teen’s deathPolice found 15-year-old Celeste Rivas' remains in a Tesla boot on September 8.20 Nov 02:00 AM
Christchurch'What a gorgeous evening': Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley catch up in NZThe pair caught up over drinks in Christchurch while on separate tours.19 Nov 06:00 AM
Entertainment$4000 for Metallica's Snake Pit: VIP concert tickets are actually worth itExclusive tickets force us to ask the question: how much would you pay to meet your hero? 18 Nov 03:00 AM
Entertainment'Bold and high-energy': Top Kiwi acts added to Synthony's biggest show yetSynthony drew over 40,000 fans to the Domain in March for an orchestral dance show. 17 Nov 10:00 PM
World‘A great moment’: Two rediscovered Bach pieces performed in LeipzigExperts say the teenage Bach wrote the newly verified organ pieces in 1705.17 Nov 06:36 PM
Entertainment'This act was premeditated': Judge jails fan who rushed Ariana GrandeJohnson Wen, 26, pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance in Singapore.17 Nov 05:44 PM
Entertainment'Have a drink on us': Oz punk band put $40k on bar tabs for fans after cancelled gigFans broke through barriers, before the free Melbourne gig was called off for safety.16 Nov 11:26 PM
EntertainmentDeftones announce one-off NZ show, a decade after their last performance hereThe metal band will play Spark Arena, with support from Interpol and Ecca Vandal.16 Nov 11:14 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Daniel Müller-Schott captivates in Schumann concerto with Auckland PhilharmoniaGerman cellist Daniel Muller-Schott led Schumann's concerto with rare grace.16 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldCountry music star dead week after mystery illness and arrestA 2025 tour was cancelled this month after an alleged assault in Utah.16 Nov 05:39 AM
Entertainment'Loser': Grande co-star slams ‘fan’ who lunged at singer on Wicked red carpetThe 25-year-old Wicked actress Marissa Bode said social media 'brings out the worst'.16 Nov 01:17 AM
ReviewsVarsha Anjali'I love you': Lenny Kravitz dedicates first NZ concert to Kiwi lawyer'I'm Lenny Kravitz and I'm never leaving New Zealand.'15 Nov 10:58 PM
EntertainmentSophie Grégoire Trudeau speaks about ex Justin's new romance with Katy PerryThe 50-year-old shared how she’s prioritising emotional growth and balance.15 Nov 12:14 AM