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Economy-boosting global festival returns to Wellington for second year
The 2026 event brought 9496 visitors to the region and millions in tourism spending.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Say it is so! Weezer to play one NZ show next year
Third Eye Blind and Fountains of Wayne will also make their New Zealand debuts.
US band ‘heartbroken’ after diverted flight scuppers Wellington show
La Dispute said weather and an equipment fault diverted their plane to Christchurch.
Electric Avenue opens ballot for final 4000 tickets
Locals' tickets are not eligible for resale, cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.
Swedish pop star breaks NZ arena record
Zara Larsson drew 25,594 fans across two Spark Arena shows over Labour weekend.
Electric Avenue music festival explores campsite to cut costs and ease congestion
Organisers are considering a temporary campsite within walking distance.
'Giving strip club vibes': Shock as Hilary Duff support act proves too raunchy for some
A replacement DJ set proved too x-rated for concertgoers with kids.
Lily Allen cancels New Zealand concert nine hours before show
Ticket holders will receive refunds, with no replacement date announced.
International music act to play only North Island show in Hamilton
The Government’s one-off Events Attraction Package supports the dates.
Dunedin's three-year concert drought ends with two international acts announced
Forsyth Barr Stadium’s last major international concert was Pink in March 2024.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
Could this be the new home of Rhythm and Vines?
An R&V spokesperson confirmed they were looking at the new location.
Western Springs Bowl reviewed: Did a $2.5 million upgrade make any difference?
The sound shone, but crowd control fell short.
Missed out on tickets? Kings of Leon announce Auckland show after southern sell-out
Ocean Alley will join the Auckland show as special guests.
Mayor defends Olivia Dean concert running 22 mins past curfew, council weighs $1200 fine
Auckland Council says the breach could potentially result in a $1200 fine.
University apologises after DJ duo pelted after technical issues cut set
The twins played just two full songs of their planned hour-long set.
William Dart review: Sophia Liu brings cool elegance to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4
Bartok’s The Wooden Prince had its New Zealand premiere over a century later.
'Absolute chaos': Fans stranded after late end to Olivia Dean concert
Crowds faced a long walk or pricey Uber fares – but still praised Dean for a great night.
Messy yet marvellous: Tech issues can’t dull Olivia Dean’s star power
A technical glitch kept Dean off stage for nearly 40 minutes.
'I lost one of those friends': Harry Styles honours Liam Payne in song
Styles performed a song he wrote for his One Direction bandmate.
'I'm so sorry': Olivia Dean apologises to fans after sound problems delay Auckland concert
Just three songs in, the British star had to walk off stage for more than 40 minutes.
Olivia Dean concert halted due to technical difficulties
Olivia Dean has paused her concert after telling the crowd there were technical difficulties at the first Western Springs concert.
Auckland Transport warns of delays as four major events draw crowds
Bledisloe Cup passengers waited up to 40 minutes for trains last weekend.
NZ concert records: 7 gigs that made history
Olivia Dean opens Auckland's newest concert venue tomorrow. Will she make history too?