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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Electric Avenue music festival explores campsite to cut costs and ease congestion
Organisers are considering a temporary campsite within walking distance.
International music act to play only North Island show in Hamilton
The Government’s one-off Events Attraction Package supports the dates.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
NZ concert records: 7 gigs that made history
Olivia Dean opens Auckland's newest concert venue tomorrow. Will she make history too?
Electric Avenue releases 4000 extra festival passes exclusively for locals
Kings of Leon and Calvin Harris will headline the Christchurch festival in February.
Fat Freddy's Drop, Sir Dave Dobbyn lead Homegrown's 20th lineup
The festival returns to Claudelands Oval in Hamilton on April 3 next year.
Tōrua work brings free dancing in the streets
The performance moves from Karanga-a-Hape station to a finale in Myers Park.
Five reasons to pack a bag this spring, from Central Otago to Brisbane
Rest, celebrate, sip, dine and race your way through the season.
Weekend guide: 65 short films, 160 dancers, seedling sale and vintage finds
Auckland's spring line-up spans gardens, shorts, markets and more.
John ‘Happyfeet’ Vaifale's favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.
What's on in Auckland this weekend
We’re midway through the school holidays and Tāmaki Makaurau is bustling with activities.
Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams headline Laneway 2027
Acts include Slayyyter, Kim Petras, DIIV, Jane Remover and local band Balu Brigada.
Cabaret, chocolate and family fun headline Auckland's weekend
There’s simply no excuse for staying home this weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Electric Avenue sellout: Tens of thousands queue for 2027 tickets
Kings of Leon and Calvin Harris will headline the Christchurch festival in February.
A city on fire: Brisbane's bid to become the arts capital of Australia
The opening weekend of Queensland's premier festival goes off with a bang.
Auckland weekend brings 250 Porsches, opera, art and te reo
A veritable buffet of unique events is taking place around Tāmaki Makaurau.
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue 2027
A host of major international acts have been named for the now two-day Christchurch event.
What to do in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend
Auckland's spring weekend brings Japanese films, tulips, ballet, Māori culture and more.
Take the stress out of holiday packing with a personal hotel stylist
Sofitel Auckland has partnered with fashion and interior stylist Lulu Wilcox.
What's on in Auckland this Father's Day weekend?
Treat Dad to burgers, beer and bottomless fries, or catch live arts.
Bruno Mars adds third Eden Park show, equals Coldplay’s record run
Tickets for the general public go on sale this Friday.
Oasis set to announce new tour dates in days – report
Liam and Noel Gallagher are reportedly preparing another tour next northern summer.
NZ's biggest light show brightens charities with free tickets and donations
Illuminate Christchurch raises $3000 for Melanoma New Zealand through VIP tickets.