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Lorde announces new world tour - but snubs NZ
The tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, Texas.

'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.

Rock star bringing pop to BOP
Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpāmoa.Video / Tom Eley

Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit
'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.

'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.

Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.

'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.

Beyoncé warned to stop using company's footage
'Impermissible use': Beyoncé's imagery sparks legal warning.

'Incredible path of adventure': Alumni return for school's jubilee
Havelock North High celebrated its golden jubilee with a special concert.

Auckland Philharmonia dazzles with six-composer Mozart concert
OPINION: Mozart's Jupiter Symphony finale blended nobility and high spirits perfectly.

From music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekend
There’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.

Pop star Lorde opens up on disordered eating: ‘I was very weak’
Kiwi pop star's new album Virgin will be out in June after she released a single in April.

On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage
NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.

Ozzy Osbourne feared his health issues would never end
Now his upcoming farewell concert has given him 'a reason to get up in the morning'.

'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music station
iHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.

'I was in hell for a very long time': Chappell Roan recalls early struggles before she found fame
Television talent shows took no interest in her when she auditioned as a teenager.

'Something for everyone': NZ Music Month celebrates 25 years
From punk rock to choral experiences, here are the events to check out this month.

'Proud and scared': Lorde's new album, Virgin, has a release date and IUD cover art
Lorde described the album as 'raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted'.

Anthems and 'deeper cuts': Sir Dave Dobbyn to make historic one-off Auckland show
Kiwi rocker says it's 'business as usual' for the show, despite his Parkinson's disease.

Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?

Beyoncé's daughters steal the spotlight during Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her on stage in Los Angeles.