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Devilskin hit the road for Be Like The River anniversary tour
Fans can enter to win a double pass to the Hamilton show at BNZ Theatre.
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Swallows and Amazons sails into Hamilton with youthful spirit
REVIEW: Director Graham Pollard secured rights to stage a non-musical adaptation.
Review: Te Wehi lights up BNZ Theatre for I’m Home tour opener
The rising star recently won two top honours at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
Documentary charts Hamilton’s rise from dump to icon
It follows Peter Sergel's 40-year vision, from a no-budget plan in 1978.
Indian Ink’s Balloon Dog is simply magic
Jacob Rajan, Justin Lewis and the cast use masks, music and shadow play on stage.
French Film Festival returns to Hamilton with blockbusters and Cannes hits
Screenings include political thriller 13 Days, 13 Nights, set in Taliban-beset Kabul.
Your next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around Aotearoa
From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.
Tommy Emmanuel excited for New Zealand tour this weekend
Emmanuel will perform in Hamilton on Tuesday.
NZTrio opens Dreamscape series with dazzling journey through sound and memory
Wellington pianist Jian Liu stepped in for regular NZTrio member Somi Kim.
'Unforgettable': How to do NZ's Great Walks - from the people who have walked them all
Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.
Has TikTok really cracked the secret L&P recipe? Only Coca-Cola knows for sure
Users claim the Kiwiana classic can be made at home with Coke, Sprite and lemon juice.
Review: Dark Irish comedy Crocodile Fever a bold night at Gaslight Theatre
The dark comedy is set in 1989 Omagh during the height of The Troubles.
Hollywood stars descend on NZ as work ramps up on big-budget film
Jennifer Coolidge and Jack Black have been spotted visiting some of Auckland's hotspots.
Bold Next to Normal performance dives deep into mental health on stage
BOLD Theatre performs the Pulitzer-winning musical in Hamilton.
'I’m probably too far gone for it': First NZ drug approved for rare tumour disorder
Greg Johnson began losing his eyesight as a teenager due to Von Hippel-Lindau disease.
History never repeats, but Split Enz still feel gloriously unpredictable
The Forever Enz tour opened at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton.
Punk holy grail: Strung Out to play landmark album live across NZ tour
Strung Out return in September to play four North and South Island shows.
Pink Floyd Experience back on tour with The Wall+
The Wall+ tour brings a full-scale live recreation of Pink Floyd's The Wall.
Homegrown recommits to Hamilton after Wellington exit
The date for the 2027 music festival has been confirmed with tickets on sale next week.
Triggar Happy: How a homeless sharemilker became a Kiwi country rock star
'When it all boils down to it, you only lose when you quit,' the Ōtorohanga musician says.
From spa days to gin tastings: Inside Cambridge’s grown-up getaway scene
The romantic escape you probably haven't considered.
Looking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in Waikato
This new hotel in an old building makes Cambridge a destination not a pitstop.
A joyous, emotional night as Soweto Gospel Choir fills Hamilton with song
The Grammy winners mixed South African freedom songs with gospel and contemporary songs.
Hamilton farmers’ market marks 20 years of local food and community
Weekly market draws over 2000 Sunday visitors in peak season.
Split Enz add extra shows to national tour after 45,000-fan reunion
It follows Split Enz's 1000th gig and first show in 18 years at Electric Avenue.
Your guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and more
Yet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered.
Freedom camping crackdown: Why thousands of holidaymakers were fined this summer
A crackdown in freedom camping across summer holiday spots has seen results.
Unnecessary Farce delivers silly, energetic fun at Riverlea Theatre
REVIEW: A bungled police sting in adjoining motel rooms drives the escalating chaos.