For the second time in his career, Joel Little has won two out of four Artisan Awards - this time for his work with Broods' sophomore album Conscious.

Bic Runga will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the VNZMAs.

So just who is in line to pick up this year's golden statues?

All you need to know about the NZ Music Awards front-runners: Broods, Aaradhna, Fat Freddy's Drop, Maala and the Phoenix Foundation.

Watch Joanna Hunkin talk with Bic Runga on her career and how she is entering the NZ Music Hall of Fame.

Performance at music awards hit the mark in person but not on TV, writes Karl Puschmann.

Was she just tired - or was that a subtle American twang everyone noticed whenever Lorde appeared on stage at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards last night?

New Music Awards host Taika Waititi has divided viewers with many criticising his "unprofessional" performance.

The brother and sister duo take four gongs at Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

Last night Broods well and truly established themselves as a dominant force in New Zealand music by winning four Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards

On the eve of a music industry tribute, the Exponents examine their career in 10 songs with Russell Baillie.

The TimeOut team have their say on how tonight's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena should shake down.

Dave Dobbyn and Tami Neilson will be singing a familiar tune at tonight's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards - just not one of theirs.

New Zealand's No 1 red carpet event takes place outside Vector Arena before the Vodafone NZ Music Awards on Thursday.

Auckland band Bespin has taken out the Critics' Choice Prize as a curtain raiser to this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

It's less than a month before New Zealand's premiere red-carpet event unfolds at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena.

Can't make the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards? No problem. All you need is a smartphone to watch this year's awards.

The most glaring omissions at this year's NZ Music Awards seem to be female artists, such as Kimbra, Gin Wigmore, Brooke Fraser and Anika Moa.

The nominees for the first three New Zealand Music Awards were announced today, recognising the best work of those who engineer, produce, and design the covers for local albums.

There's a new host for this year's Vodafone NZ Music Awards: Taika Waititi.

Team Dynamite is up for four awards at tonight's Vodafone Pacific Music Awards, including Best Pacific Music Video for the Kung Fu-inspired Coconut Lime.

nzherald.co.nz's Hugh Sundae was in the media scrum for the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, getting time with David Dallas, Tama Waipara, Jamie McDell and more.

Fuggedabout Gracinda. Hello, Clacinda. Labour luvvie Jacinda Ardern made a surprising presence at the Music Awards last night hand-in-hand with her new man, George FM DJ Clarke Gayford.

This year's New Zealand Music Awards was a great event for everyone - not just the night's big winner Lorde. Here are some key moments you might have missed ...

Lorde talks after the 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, she talks about watching the VNZMA's growing up, her highlight of the night and her current favourite NZ artists.

She walked away with six New Zealand Music Awards last night - and she brought little brother Angelo and sister India on stage when she accepted Single of the Year gong.

From red carpet arrivals to inside the awards ceremony, we've got all the action from the New Zealand Music Awards for your viewing pleasure.