Events
A celebration of gay anthems with pop star Jason Parker
Parker joined Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite gay anthems, ahead of his show Little Gay In, at the Auckland Pride Festival. Video, Audio
Police vs promoters: Inside a growing summer festival 'crisis'
Police blame alcohol and violence on a widespread crackdown. But organisers say that's "misinformation".
Golden Globes 2025: All the best red carpet looks
The 82nd Golden Globes are in full swing, with all eyes on the fashion as well as the prizes. Here are the brightest and best looks, and the biggest splashes.
River Sounds festival to be the last, organisers say
A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the last time in February, due to sponsorship drying up.
Alcohol ban back for Marlborough town during wine festival
An alcohol ban will return for the streets of the small town hosting the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, with talks of the ban being made permanent.
Dunedin rolls out Scottish St Andrew's Day celebrations
Stone lifting, speed porridge and a haggis ceremony will help to mark the Scottish celebration of Saint Andrew's Day in Dunedin.
Will America's Cup return to NZ?
As celebrations continue after the Kiwis' win in Barcelona, questions are being asked about whether the event will come back to Aotearoa. Audio
As it unfolded in Barcelona - Team NZ win the America's Cup
As Team New Zealand lifted the Auld Mug to celebrate their America's Cup, crowds of onlookers have celebrated alongside them, after a day of thrilling racing.
‘A bit traumatic’: Crankworx 2024 worth millions to Rotorua despite boycott blow
The Rotorua leg of the international mountain biking festival was boycotted by some - but still drew thousands of visitors and was worth millions to Rotorua's economy, its organiser says.
Legacy of the FIFA Women's World Cup
The event surpassed expectations and broke records, but has local enthusiasm waned?
Electric Avenue music festival expanding to two days
The country's biggest one-day music festival will be a two day affair next year, organisers say.
Fred again.. sneaks up on the capital, rocks his fans
RNZ's Mary Argue says the gig was a full body experience of heart-breaking looping vocals, electronica and beats.
Dragon Boats festival churns up the capital's harbour
Thousands of spectators are expected at the 40th anniversary of the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival - and it's one of 15 events happening in the capital this weekend.
Rain-soaked Northern Bass festival: 'learnings' for next time - organiser
The organiser of a rain-drenched Northland music festival says the event will be back at the end of the year but with lessons learned from this summer's three-day mud bath.
Too many drink-drivers caught leaving Rhythm and Vines - police
Police say too many drink-drivers caught leaving the Rhythm and Vines music festival let everyone down.