Ed Sheeran in Auckland: What to expect from the Go Media mega stage
Set-up of Ed Sheeran’s stage for his Loop Tour at Go Media Stadium, Auckland. Photo / Corey Fleming…
Penny Sage Designer Kate Megaw Is Betting On New Zealand Fashion Now
The designer talks to Madeleine Crutchley about her move to a bigger stage, the ins-and-outs of making local…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
Billy Joel makes surprise performance after health diagnosis
Last May, the singer announced via Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a…
‘Smash the taniwha’: Riqi Harawira’s journey from addiction to redemption and being back on stage
“Substance abuse was affecting my ability to manage socially and psychologically,” Harawira said in a deeply personal interview.…
Stage 4 bowel cancer patient fights for funding of life-prolonging drug
Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, second only to lung cancer. Bowel…
Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
Napier’s $6m Emerson St revamp starts in January
Phase 1, costing about $6 million and loan financed, is expected to be completed by next November, but…
AI Boom Will Create Giants, and Topple Overhyped Startups: VC Investor
The AI boom is only just beginning — and it may prove the most lucrative cycle in venture-capital…
Fire and health unions stage one-hour nationwide strike amid warnings of delays, safety threat
“We will answer 111 calls during the hour and respond to fires in strike affected areas, but our…
Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030
Ahmedabad is the key city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, home to a 130,000-seater…
Doja Cat slammed by Aussie fans over ‘disrespectful’ Melbourne nightclub appearance
“I think the crowd would have appreciated at least seeing her on stage for more than 15 minutes.…