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Tweed, balls and bands: Coolest festival in town, winter Art Deco, is back
Plans include a Friday night Grand Winter Ball and a free Tweed Ride on Saturday.

'Load of crap': Chris Bishop's rant during Stan Walker performance
The Cabinet minister was seen with a bottle and was soon confronted by Don McGlashan.

Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare
She alleged Diddy committed violence, including sexual assault.

Ozzy Osbourne prepares for final concert amid health challenges
This will be the British rocker's first live appearance since 2018.

Rising stars: Kiwi artists to watch this year, according to Rolling Stone
From drum and bass to dreampop, here are your artists to watch for 2025.

2025 Aotearoa Music Awards: Surprise guests and stunning performances
The 60th edition of the legendary Aotearoa Music Awards was held at Auckland’s Viaduct on Thursday night and saw surprise guests, stunning performances, and spectacular fashion.

'Life-changing': SIX60, Lorde reflect on incredible journeys during music awards wins
Lorde also asked if 'we gonna honour that Treaty or what?'

Lorde makes surprise appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde has made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet tonight after releasing a new music video this afternoon. Video / Carson Bluck

Lorde teases potential NZ tour at surprise red carpet appearance
Pop star hints at New Zealand shows hours after releasing new single and video.

Pop star Georgia Lines: Why money was never a factor in pursuing her dreams
The award-winning singer-songwriter has always had a knack for business.

Watch: Lorde treats fans to special pop-up show
'Auckland I wanna play you something.. Meet me in the city tonight?'

On The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's Bay
The Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.

Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert
Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.

Verdi's Requiem offers a night of reflection and choral brilliance
Uwe Grodd conducted a fired-up choral performance at Auckland Town Hall.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier’s influencer turns pain into purpose
Gzilla's debut track, centred around kina diving, dropped earlier this month and is the first song of two full albums set to release in the coming weeks.

'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of success
One city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.

'Reclaiming strength': Billy Joel's daughter shares update on his recovery
Billy Joel has cancelled concerts after a diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

Think you don’t like opera? Let La boheme change your mind
Reasons include: 'More drama than Shortland St' and 'It's basically Love Actually'.

'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vital
NZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.

Lorde, life and the empowering legacy of Kiwi producer Joel Little
'I wouldn't be where I am if there hadn't been certain people along the way.'

Kiwi producer Joel Little on life, Lorde, and his legacy
Kiwi songwriter and producer Joel Little talks to Mitchell Hageman about his current projects and how he’s giving back to the Kiwi music scene. Video / Alyse Wright