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Ticket sales have stopped, with other upcoming international tour dates also postponed.

Next year's Auckland concert will be Mars’ first New Zealand show in nearly a decade.

Washington Post opinion: Dolly showed that child-free people could champion children.

Dolly Parton will be farewelled at a private family service, as she wished.

Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

The country legend's final song, ‘My Place in History’, is locked away at Dollywood.

New York Times: The country music icon used her clothes and body to subvert expectations.

Dolly Parton died aged 80 after 'bravely facing a brief battle with cancer', her rep said.

New York Times: The star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work.

Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

She said Parton had 'the softest heart' and 'a backbone of steel'.

What happened when country music's biggest star decided to cover rock's greatest anthems?

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 and rate caps could force many councils to cut back on services.

The singer spent more than six decades at the top of the music industry.

Only music deemed substantially human-made will qualify for Aria's charts.

His Christchurch shows went ahead before the last-minute Auckland cancellation.

Loxmyn joins dad Che Fu for regular shows after earning music degree. Video / Dean Purcell

REVIEW: Simon O'Neill and Pietari Inkinen reunited for a stirring Wagner concert.

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.

Grande said Trump’s use of her song was linked to a false claim.

Soul 'crooner' and groove-maker Louis Baker on finding his voice.

Arts and culture are top of mind in and around the motu this weekend.

The musician and Christy Lee have rekindled their romance after a brief split last year.

The music mogul is alleged to have offered $1.69m for the death of the rapper.

Troy Robertson believes he is the first DJ to headline a club using only his chin.

The Glitter singer is on the lineup for both R&A and R&V festivals.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died aged 77 after six decades with the band.

Turner, 36, said he would like to have children with Dua Lipa.