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'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village
“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”

Rod Stewart and family go fishing, visit Sky Tower
Sir Rod's wife Penny Lancaster shared some more snaps from their NZ trip.

The ‘stinking rotten’ album that split Rod Stewart from the Faces
Telegraph: Fifty years ago, the Faces had their first hit album ... and a total meltdown.

What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.

Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”

What will Sir Rod do in Napier for Easter?
Will it be shopping, the miniature railway, or the football?

Cyndi Lauper pays surprise visit to super-fan’s Dunedin bar
The singer is in Dunedin to perform at Sir Rod Stewart’s concert tonight.

Rod Stewart spotted at Auckland beach
The Maggie May crooner has taken a stroll on a sunny Auckland beach.

Generous family giving away six tickets to Rod Stewart’s Napier concert
A generous Auckland family wants to gift the tickets to people hit hard by the cyclone.

Lewis Capaldi says worsening health could force him to quit music
'There are times it has been really bad, I’ve wondered whether I can continue to do this.'

New Zealand nature spot that became an unlikely K-Pop star
New Zealand’s highest mountain has become a draw-card for Korean musicians.

Kiwi artists say Air New Zealand playing less NZ music on planes
NZ Artists' representatives and APRA notice drop in Kiwi music on national carrier.

William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra gave us Mahler’s Third Symphony with a difference.

Review: Synthony in the Domain a night to remember
The 'ultimate celebration of dance music' was a testament to NZ talent, writes Dan Boyd.

Harry Styles spotted with ‘former flame’ hours after kissing Em Rata
The star was first linked to the Japan-based model in 2019.

Neil Diamond opens up about heartbreaking health battle
The star accepted his Parkinson’s diagnosis years ago, but is now coming to terms with it.

Rod Stewart fan irate after Ticketmaster changes seat without notice or refund
"We are no longer getting what we paid for."

‘It shouldn’t be a luxury’: Soaring ticket prices leave gig-goers cold
Many staff moved to other industries during pandemic - gig-goers are feeling the pinch.

'You're the Voice' songwriter icon dies at 76
Keith Reid was the man behind John Farnham's hit.

Synthony in the Domain postponed due to 'unsafe' weather
Synthony fans unhappy with no refunds available if they can't make the new date.

Divorce, tears and lusty smooches - everything you missed in entertainment this week
This week saw a Vogels shout-out from Hollywood, heartbreak and a surprise romance.

'All night long' no more: Lionel Richie's awkward bedroom revelation
Stop it uncle, no one needs to know.

Top of the Charts: Can Taika’s local comedy Red, White & Brass toot to the top?
And in the music charts has Aotearoa gone country? We take an irreverent look.

Meet the Taylor Swift-loving lawyer taking on Ticketmaster
Jennifer Kinder is taking Ticketmaster to court on behalf of hundreds of Swifties.

Pitch perfect performance: Pentatonix sing their hearts out at Spark
The a cappella group ended their tour on a high note: 'You’re the best crowd we’ve had'.

Review: Lana Del Rey's album seeks answers in God, family, death and sex
Ocean Blvd is stunning so it's unfortunate its final quarter plummets into the sea.

Counting Crows cancel Wellington show
Live Nation has announced the show will not be rescheduled.

Gin Wigmore reveals unreleased love song for her husband
New Zealand singing sensation shares intimate track about hard times in love.