PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia opens season with Beethoven and StraussMaestro Bellincampi led with Beethoven and Strauss, showcasing his expertise.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEmma GleasonAmyl and the Sniffers review: It’s their first NZ tour, it’s sold out, and it rockedHigh-octane Aussie punks' delivered a sexy, sweaty show with no room for 'dumb c***s'.16 Feb 12:59 AM
EntertainmentWoman drops lawsuit accusing Jay-Z, Diddy of rapeJay-Z praised the withdrawal as a 'victory' in a statement.15 Feb 11:29 PM
EntertainmentProsecutors take aim at Rihanna for bringing kids to A$AP Rocky trialThe celebrity couple appeared upset as remarks referring to their children were made.15 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentCyndi Lauper: ‘I want to say goodbye big, you know?’Times: As the singer heads off on her farewell tour aged 71, she just wants to have fun.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentShe was 26, he was 73: Hollywood legend Gene Kelly’s widow on their unlikely love storyPatricia Kelly is heading to the Auckland Arts Festival with her intimate stage show.15 Feb 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTruth laid bare: Rep claims no break up for Kanye and BiancaThe couple's long-time rep Milo Yiannopoulos addressed the speculation.14 Feb 03:46 AM
CrimeProminent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attackThe defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.14 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at KiwiburnOrganisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.14 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandWhat's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: speed dating, 80s party and new art exhibitionWhat's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: speed dating, 80s party and new art exhibition12 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandEmily Alice lands Six60 opening gig in DunedinGisborne man's band to raise curtain for iconic Kiwi band12 Feb 09:34 PM
Entertainment‘Sad news’: Festival headliner pulls plug days before eventTones and I was supposed to headline alongside Empire of the Sun and The Kooks.12 Feb 04:24 AM
EntertainmentDrake blasts Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in Aussie outburstDrake's animated, expletive-filled speech drew attention to his rival's half-time stunt.12 Feb 04:12 AM
BusinessOriginal painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctionedA painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale. 12 Feb 12:44 AM
EntertainmentWatch: ‘Ain’t gonna sing' - Rocker storms off stageThe rocker made a surprise appearance at a Nashville bar.11 Feb 10:28 PM
Travel newsArizona plane crash: One dead, Mötley Crüe singer’s girlfriend seriously injuredThe singer was not on board when his private jet crashed into a parked plane.11 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandKiwi musician accused of abusing ex alleges she was ‘highly volatile’'She would lose her temper quite easily.'11 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandJury hears recording of Kiwi musician accused of abuse swearing at exThe woman claimed she was strangled after posting a bikini selfie on holiday in Bali. 11 Feb 01:06 AM
LifestyleNathan Haines on overcoming addiction and cancer to release new music“ The worst thing for me would be to lose the ability to play… and that sort of happened.”10 Feb 10:54 PM
Entertainment‘Touches my heart’: Drake gifts two Aussie fans $45k at Melbourne showThe Canadian rapper gave back to fans who showed 'a lot of love' to him and his son.10 Feb 07:49 PM
Entertainment‘Bitterly disappointing’: Sewage issue forces Bryan Adams to cancel concertA blockage of fat, grease and rags caused the sewerage system to overflow in Perth.10 Feb 07:11 AM
EntertainmentKendrick Lamar cuts infamous lyric at controversial Super Bowl Halftime ShowSamuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA all made special guest appearances.10 Feb 04:51 AM
KahuMāori music leader and composer Toni Huata diesHuata was a champion of te reo and known for her contributions to the performing arts.10 Feb 01:04 AM
New Zealand‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowdTwelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.10 Feb 12:22 AM
Entertainment‘Silence is complicity’: David Schwimmer urges Elon Musk to ban Kanye from XThe call came after West shared a string of anti-Semitic posts to his social media.09 Feb 11:49 PM
Entertainment‘Went too far’: Christina Aguilera fan called out for overstepping the markThe internet was left outraged over a fan's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards the singer.09 Feb 09:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom Nipplegate to Eminem taking the knee: 23 unforgettable Super Bowl halftime showsThe Super Bowl halftime show has a history of talked-about moments.09 Feb 08:13 PM
EntertainmentWill Kendrick Lamar perform Not Like Us at the Super Bowl? It’s trickyThe rapper won five Grammys for his hit, but it might pose legal risks at the major event.09 Feb 02:58 AM
EntertainmentKanye West hits out at critics of wife’s naked Grammys stunt'I have dominion over my wife,' the rapper said.07 Feb 11:51 PM
Entertainment‘I can’t walk’: Ozzy Osbourne’s health battle as he plans final showSinger determined to reunite with his bandmates for one final show in his hometown.07 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandProminent musician accused of abuse in tears during ex-partner’s testimonyThe musician says he acted in self-defence.06 Feb 11:22 PM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacleOpinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?06 Feb 09:05 PM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I was scared’: Prominent NZ musician accused of abuse allegedly strangled ex in BaliShe said he would use his position as a musician to say she couldn't do better than him.05 Feb 03:17 AM