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Love It or List It host airlifted to hospital after birthday beach walk ends in surgery
British television presenter Kirstie Allsopp was airlifted to hospital after slipping on a muddy path during a…
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood star vandalised days after funeral
Repairs are under way after a fan reported flowers had been stolen and the country music legend’s name scratch…
Disney actress dies aged 33
Carla Jeffery had starred in a recurring role in Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as Disney’s Zombi…
2027 Auckland Folk Festival Lineup Announced ft. Ny Oh, Yurt Party + More
Returning to Kumeū Showgrounds over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, 29th January to 1st February.
NZ First recruits former Bachelorette NZ personality
Daryl Habraken appeared in the 2020 season of The Bachelorette New Zealand as the mole.
Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed
New documents have revealed what caused the death of The Rocky Horror Picture Show legend, eight days after he…
Interview: Strung Out (USA) 'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' Tour of New Zealand
California punk legends are hitting Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.
A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac’s 'On the Road' scroll and its wild afterlife
NEW YORK (AP) — In the spring of 1951, the muse landed so hard in the caffeinated mind of Jack Kerouac that wi…
Rachael Gunn: From Olympic meme to Netflix spotlight in Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly
It's no secret how the breaking news on Raygun unfolded at the Paris Olympics: the memes and the mockery came …
Irish group Kneecap granted exemption to play in NZ despite being considered ‘excluded persons’
The controversial Northern Irish group have been granted a special direction for their shows here in 2027.
Which social rule would you happily get rid of forever?
From small talk to splitting bills evenly, tell us the unwritten social expectation you wish everyone would dr…
Missed out on Bruno Mars tickets? Kiwi fans just got some very good news
Huge demand for Bruno Mars’ New Zealand return has prompted an encore before he has even arrived.
Why this 15-year-old Katy Perry song is everywhere again
Gen Z has discovered a Katy Perry breakup anthem from 2011 – and sent it roaring back into the charts.
KNEECAP (IRL) Returning to Aotearoa New Zealand
Irish rap activists are performing at Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's Spark Arena and Pōneke Wellington's TSB Arena…
The Breakdown | Love or hate him, Erasmus misses nothing in rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ thriller
Late changes to South Africa’s team smacked of mind games, but reinvigorated New Zealand remain in the hunt Th…
Controversial Irish hip hop trio Kneecap to return to NZ in 2027
Irish hip hop trio Kneecap will return to Aotearoa in 2027.
How a former gang boss’ own words on Tupac Shakur’s killing sealed his fate
For nearly three decades, the killing of the rap star was one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries. Not any mo…
'We've got rugby to thank': How a cheeky CD swap linked Six60 to the All Blacks
From jam sessions with Rita Ora in Cape Town to singing the anthem at Ellis Park, Six60 open up about their ep…
Reality TV star allegedly flees Australia, court issues arrest warrant
A reality TV star accused of domestic violence including choking has fled Australia, a Sydney court has heard.
Watch: Mel Gibson mocks sign language interpreter
The actor said “spontaneous thoughtless idiocy” was behind the moment caught on video at Fan Expo Canada.
Ex-gang leader found guilty of murdering rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking …
How did your soulmate almost slip past you? Tell us your story
From ignored messages to missed parties, tell us the tiny decision or coincidence that brought you together in…
Unsanitary Napkin Share 'The Balls Are Back In Town' EP + Animated Video
Touring with Japanese beatrock master DEATHRO starting this week.
Listen to the Punkfest 2026 Compilation
Taking over Barrel Brothers Newtown in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on 23rd and 24th October.
Lionel Richie reportedly hospitalised after US concert
The American singer, 77, is said to have taken himself to hospital for tests after his St Louis performance of…
An Evening With Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
US stars of folk and Americana are touring nationwide this summer.
Singer D4vd loses prominent lawyers defending him in killing of 14-year-old
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea t…
My Kitchen Rules star pleads guilty to ‘appalling’ child cruelty
Claudean Uamaki-Mu was facing several charges, including 12 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and …
Aussie rock legend suffers cardiac arrest
Angry Anderson, who recently turned 79, founded the band Rose Tattoo in 1976 and has served as its lead vocali…
Listen to CHEMCHAIN's New 'PIG OUT' EP
Aotearoa hardcore punks are playing all around Te Ika-a-Māui this spring.
Spotlight: Lily Allen (UK) Performs 'West End Girl' at Auckland's Spark Arena
Playing the entirety of her new hit album on 21st October.
GRIFTFEST 2026 Lineup Announced ft. CRUELLY, Space Bats, Attack, S.E.I.S.M.I.C, The Perfect Gun, GRIFTHORSE
Artist-driven festival is happening at The Loons in Lyttelton on 16th October.
Is there still a place for the Tuscan villa downunder? Check out this one
Review: This Mediterranean-style villa that features on Coastal Wonders was a labour of love for owners Mary a…
Oscar-winning actor’s secret role ... as King Charles’ speechwriter
Sir Mark Rylance was consulted by the British monarch to help him with impressive Shakespeare references durin…
Tom Cruise announces a sequel to 1990s cult classic
Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to Days of Thunder.
Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the …
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, up 2,109% in the US and 1,280% globally
Luminate, the industry data and analytics company, found that audio and video streams of Parton's discography …
Release Radar: Jonathan Bree, AW, Harry W, Two Dollar Trio, Crossingwater, Kanikani Therapy, Christoph El Truento + More
New and recent sonic gems from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nat Hathaway Announces 'Catrina, Go' Album Release Show
Playing with full band and special guest Evie Bamford at Ponsonby Social Club.
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and …