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Te Kowhai Print Trust Celebrates Youth Empowerment And Creative Resistance Through Printmaking
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:04 pm | Te Kowhai Print Trust
Voices of Dissent showcases the enduring role of print as a medium of resistance. From hand-carved lino to screen-printed posters, the exhibition explores printmaking as political agency—giving material form to protest, urgency, and collective memory. More >>
Participatory Exhibition ‘To Have A Place’ Explores Connections Between People And Place
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 5:15 pm | Te Putahi
Exploring connections to public places in Ōtautahi Christchurch, this exhibition presents ways to better understand and record connections between people and public places in the city. More >>
Netball Sisters Face-Off In Round 2 Of ANZ Premiership
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 4:52 pm | Tactix Netball
This is the first time the Mather sisters have come up against each other professionally, and Holly expects some healthy sibling competition in the mid-court. More >>
New Exhibitions Celebrate Waikato’s Public Art And Pioneering Maaori Artist
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 4:05 pm | Hamilton City Council
Inside Out is open to the public at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery from 16 May to 5 October 2025 and entry is free. Robyn Kahukiwa: Tohunga Mahi Toi is open from 16 May to 7 September 2025 and entry is free. More >>
NZME And Duco Events Join Forces On Groundbreaking Full Metal Orchestra And SYNTHONY Origins
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Media and Entertainment
Building on the phenomenal success of Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, the creative minds at Duco are unveiling their latest groundbreaking concepts – a powerful fusion of rock and metal classics reimagined with a full orchestra, then followed by a return ... More >>
Auckland Leans Into Stereotypes To Lure Kiwis This Autumn
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 1:17 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), in collaboration with Heart of the City and the Karangahape Road Business Association, the campaign leans into clichés with a playful twist, inviting Kiwis to take a second look at what Auckland has to offer. More >>
Exhibition Announcement: Because Of Where I Live, Daegan Wells At Gus Fisher Gallery
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 12:35 pm | Gus Fisher Gallery
Selected as part of a newly established open-call programme called The Changing Room, Wells’ presentation brings the materiality of his Southland surroundings into the gallery through a combination of handwoven textiles and furniture made from locally ... More >>
Tune-Yards Share New Single Ahead Of New Album 'Better Dreaming'
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 11:10 am | The Label
Distraction, depression, and heartbreak reign supreme in 2025. “Making art in this day and age for me is a battle for focus; we’re in an age of interruption,” says Garbus of Tune-Yards’ sixth album Better Dreaming. More >>
Reb Fountain Joins 'Come Together' For Live Rust Tour
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 11:07 am | Sandra Roberts
Reb joins an elite group of New Zealand’s finest artists, including Milan Borich, Sam Scott, Jol Mulholland, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan & more to recreate, track by track, one of the biggest selling albums ever in three epic concerts in Christchurch, More >>
Queens Of The Stone Age Announce 'Alive In The Catacombs', Out June 6
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:58 am | The Label
Queens of the Stone Age will unveil the cinematic realisation of a dream with the June 6 premiere of Alive in the Catacombs, an audiovisual document of the band’s long-rumoured performance in the tunnels of the famed Catacombs of Paris. More >>
OFC Women’s Champions League 2025 Semi-Finals Preview: Coaches Share Thoughts
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:53 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Defending champions Auckland United FC head into their match with momentum from a strong group stage, but coach Ben Bate acknowledges there’s still room for improvement. More >>
The Nukes Drop ‘Max The Musical Mosquito’, And Hit The Road With Free School Shows
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:19 am | Elephant Publicity
Now in their 15th year, The Nukes are a three-piece powerhouse of musical mischief, storytelling and heart. Founding frontman Dave Parker brings sparkle and swagger on vocals and uke, joined by fellow founding member. More >>
Jessica Pratt Announces New Zealand Tour
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:56 am | Banished Music
Lyttelton’s own songsmith Ben Woods will be joining the bill both on Monday 9 June at The Piano in Christchurch and Tuesday 10 June at Wellington’s newest venue Meow Nui, while the wonderful Tiny Ruins will perform as a duo on Wednesday 11 June at ... More >>
Daniel Muggleton Announces Debut NZ Tour
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:51 am | de Launay Enterprises
Daniel Muggleton (Photo/Supplied) “ Hello, I’m Daniel Muggleton, I’m THE guy. I just wanted to let you know that unlike previous years [in Australia] there’s a chance this show is about something. If I had to choose a word to describe what ... More >>
Folk Bitch Trio Announce Debut Album, Now Would Be A Good Time, Out July 25th Via Jagjaguwar
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:34 am | The Label
The songs on Now Would Be A Good Time were workshopped on tour and written specifically with their shared connection in mind. Recording in Auckland with Tom Healy, the band built out these songs with minimalist, idiosyncratic arrangements, and, with voices More >>
Project Hip Hop - Empowering Young Dancers To Take The Stage
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:28 am | Tauranga City Council
Junior crew, 'Roxy' from RGD, took home 2nd place in the junior division at Project in 2024. Photo supplied. Project Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King’s Birthday Weekend, bringing more than 1,000 young dancers together ... More >>
Four Letters Of Love Trailer & Release Date Revealed
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 8:22 am | Mushroom Group
Distributed by Mushroom Studios and The Reset Collective, Four Letters of Love is a sweeping romantic drama that brings to life a timeless story of destiny and the invisible forces that shape our lives. More >>
Greenpeace Flagship Rainbow Warrior Returns For 40th Anniversary Of French Bombing In Auckland On 10 July
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:16 am | Greenpeace
In the 40 years since, the Rainbow Warrior has sailed on the front lines of our campaigns around the world to protect nature and promote peace. More >>
Illusionist Anthony Street Returns To New Zealand For Epic 22-centre Tour This Winter
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Elephant Publicity
Running from 6 July to 10 August 2025, this show is not only Anthony’s biggest New Zealand tour yet but is his most ambitious show to date, bringing pure magic to 22 towns and cities from Northland to Otago. More >>
Brydie Colquhoun’s Rongo Whakapā Decolonises The Performance Space
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:01 pm | Elephant Publicity
An intimate and shared exploration of presence, connection, and community through dance. More >>
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Awards Will Kick Start Careers In Classical Music For Three Young NZers
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 4:05 pm | Dame Malvina Major Foundation
“Encouraging and enabling young people to pursue their dreams in classical music has always been at the heart of the Foundation’s work,” says Dame Malvina Major. “These awards are one way we help open doors, ease the financial burden, and let ... More >>
Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park Will Host Round One Of The 2026 Championship
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Superbike Championship
Series promoter Mike Marsden says it’s great to be heading back to Ruapuna in 2026 for the first leg of the South Island Series double header. The two North Island rounds will be MotoFest at Hampton Downs on March 7-8 andMotoMania at Taupo on March ... More >>
13 Clubs Now In Contention To Be Part Of The Inaugural OFC Professional League
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 2:09 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
There are 11 clubs from six OFC Member Associations including four from New Zealand, two from Fiji, two from Papua New Guinea, one each from Solomon Islands, Tahiti, and Vanuatu, with the other two clubs from Australia. More >>
Approaching Halfway Stage Anyone Could Still Win
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:39 pm | Bikesport NZ
Taranaki pair Luke Thompson and Sam Parker battled to an incredibly close first and second overall respectively in the premier Gold Grade over the two days at round one of the series in Taranaki back in March, with round two in Central Otago last ... More >>
CHAII And Anna Coddington First Performers Announced For 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, Official Event Partners Confirmed
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 10:25 am | Aotearoa Music Awards
Off the back of a successful partnership in 2024, RNZ will again be the Aotearoa Music Awards Official Media Partner in 2025. The public media organisation will livestream the event via rnz.co.nz and across its social media channels. More >>
CAST ANNOUNCED For The New Zealand Premiere Of The West End Hit Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE!
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:45 pm | Blackout Music Management
The New Zealand premiere follows a smash hit season in London’s West End, and is the first time Peppa Pig has graced New Zealand stages since 2018. More >>
Hekari Womens FC Spot Secured In The OFC Women's Champions League 2025 Semi-Finals!
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:36 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Hekari Women’s FC have ended local hopes at the OFC Women’s Champions League in Tahiti with a hard fought 2-0 win over AS Pirae in the final Group B match at State Pater in Papeete. More >>
Bunnings Rugby Assist Returns For 2025 To Support Your Club
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:30 pm | Bunnings
Over the past four years, Bunnings has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with clubs from across the country who are making a positive difference to their local rugby community. More >>
'We're Just Doing Our Best': Cultural Backlash Hits Auckland-based Kava Business
Monday, 12 May 2025, 7:23 pm | RNZ
Vibes Kava, co-founded by a Kiwi-American of Samoan descent, has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation. More >>
Rotorua set to shine bright this Matariki with the return of the ARONUI Drone Show
Monday, 12 May 2025, 6:47 pm | Rotorua New Zealand
This year’s theme, Matariki mā Puanga, is all about inclusion, embracing diversity, and celebrating together. More >>
Football: The One Trophy Auckland FC Have No Chance Of Winning
Monday, 12 May 2025, 6:35 pm | RNZ
As a New Zealand side playing in a mainly Australian league, Auckland find themselves in a strange limbo, writes Mathew Nash. More >>
Sky Tower Lights For Road Safety Week
Monday, 12 May 2025, 4:41 pm | SKYCITY Auckland
Each year, around 300 lives are lost on New Zealand’s roads, and Road Safety Week aims to inspire positive change and encourage safer road behaviours. More >>
Go Media Stars Injury Update: Charlie Bell
Monday, 12 May 2025, 3:51 pm | Stars Netball
Defenders Kate Burley and Greer Sinclair will undergo scans tomorrow on their injuries, with an update to be provided once more is known. More >>
Decision Made On Te Matatini 2027
Monday, 12 May 2025, 1:43 pm | Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Maui Cultural Council
“As the festival continues to grow in size and significance, the planning and delivery of Te Matatini must reflect that scale,” said Tā Herewini. More >>
Auckland United Secure The Top Spot In Group B After An 11-0 Win Against PanSa
Monday, 12 May 2025, 1:32 pm | OFC
Auckland United have clinched top spot in Group B after a comprehensive 11-0 win over PanSa at the OFC Women’s Champions League 2025 in Tahiti. The defending champions will face Henderson Eels FC from the Solomon Islands in Wednesday’s (Tahiti time) ... More >>
Ngā Manu Winter Speaker Series Launches 21 May With Zealandia CEO Danielle Shanahan
Monday, 12 May 2025, 12:38 pm | Nga Manu
Danielle will speak on “Zealandia: The Sanctuary that Changed a Nation”, sharing how a bold vision for nature restoration in Wellington helped reverse biodiversity loss and sparked a movement that’s now influencing urban environments across the ... More >>
B*tch Better Have My Funny: The Queens Of Comedy Hit The NZ Comedy Fest
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:48 am | Elephant Publicity
One of NZ’s greatest stand up comedians, the evening will also feature award-winning comedian Justine Smith. Justine is much-loved from her stints on 7 Days and Taskmaster. More >>
V**gra Boys Announce Australia + New Zealand Tour
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:04 am | Frontier Touring Company
After dissecting a world ruled by terminally-online conspiracy theorists on 2022’s Cave World, fourth album viagr aboys paces through the crude grimy places where they themselves fit in the nonsense. More >>
CAYZA Empowers Healing With New Single ‘Let My People Go’
Monday, 12 May 2025, 9:42 am | Maia Studio
Written and produced by CAYZA – mixed and mastered by Chosen Records’ Munashe Tuwe, A.K.A. Iconic Sound, the single samples 1814’s song of the same name, a link that hit CAYZA with immediate emotional resonance. More >>
Tactix Remain Unbeaten By Southern Rivals
Monday, 12 May 2025, 7:40 am | Tactix Netball
Captain Erikana Pedersen led the team through a close first quarter achieving a four point lead but with equal ball possession between the sides, the Tactix went into halftime with only a one point advantage. More >>
Tactix Fend Off Gritty Steel To Claim First-Up Win
Monday, 12 May 2025, 7:31 am | ANZ Premiership
Honouring the memory of the late Kelly Hutton, who passed away in 2023 from ovarian cancer, and her sister Megan Hutton, both former Canterbury representative with Megan also playing for the Steel, the Hutton Family Trophy was on the line for the first More >>
The B-52's Classic 'Love Shack' Gets A Reggae Refresh!
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:58 pm | NikNak Media
The band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new imagining of The B-52s classic track ‘Love Shack’ using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. More >>
Wintergeddon Returns To Auckland With Celebrities, Gaming, Cosplay And The Debut Of CARmageddon
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:56 pm | Paul Blomfield
As always, Wintergeddon 2025 brings a stellar line-up of screen and voice talent from the worlds of TV, film, and gaming. More >>
Challenge Wanaka To Host The 2026 NZ Middle Distance Triathlon Championship
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:54 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Athletes will be racing for a national title and the chance to represent New Zealand at the World Championships. It’s a proud moment for our team, our community, and everyone who has been part of Challenge Wānaka’s journey. More >>
Nourished By Time Announces New Album The Passionate Ones
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:41 pm | The Label
Initially created in Los Angeles' in late 2019, Nourished By Time emerged as Marcus Brown’s escape from the monotony of his day jobs and a continuously crushed spirit by an increasingly corrupt world. More >>
Australian Comedian Andrew Hamilton Embarks On First New Zealand Tour
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:40 pm | de Launay Enterprises
Andrew will perform a select run of dates in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch and Whatawhata (in the Waikato). The New Zealand shows will kick off Andrew’s extended international tour with dates soon to be announced. More >>
PHOEBE RINGS Share Talking Heads Inspired New Single 'Fading Star'
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:33 pm | Naked PR
'Fading Star' was conceptualised by drummer and producer Alex Freer after seeing musicians and bands that he loved and respected tour NZ to smaller crowds, and feeling like the size of their audiences was not equal to the impact they had on his, and ... More >>
Mega-Hit Stage Play Announces “Tour De Force” Of New Zealand
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Sandra Roberts
GOMIL follows the journey of Wayne, the founder and team leader of the men's cycling group in MAMIL. More >>
The Flow Collective Release New EP Black Swans
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:55 pm | The Flow Collective
Black Swans is a contemplative body of work that reflects on personal histories and how our identities are shaped by past events and relationships. Written and recorded in 2024 at The Stomach in Palmerston North, the EP draws on themes of memory, family, ... More >>
BIG COUNTRY Announce October 2025 GREATEST HITS NZ Tour
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:52 pm | John Howarth
BIG COUNTRY achieved major international success plus two Grammy nominations and for a time rivalled fellow “big sounding” British guitar rock acts U2 and Simple Minds. More >>
U.S. GIRLS Announces New Album Scratch It Out June 20 Via 4AD
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:49 pm | The Label
Scratch It weaves together country, gospel, garage rock, soul, disco, folk balladry, and more, with Remy’s masterful songwriting threaded throughout. More >>
Kiwi Feature Film Pike River To Receive World Premiere At Sydney Film Festival
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:47 pm | 818.
Pike River is the powerful true story of Anna Osborne (Melanie Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Robyn Malcolm), and their fight for justice alongside other Pike families following one of the worst mining disasters in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. More >>
ISAIAH HULL Releases New Single 'A IS FOR AFRICA'
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:45 pm | The Label
Speaking about 'A IS FOR AFRICA', Isaiah says: "I want you to show A is for Africa to anyone who asks you about me, asks how he's doing or where he's been. This song isn't hiding or shy, it doesn't need a degree to understand, we made it and laughed, ... More >>
The Best Night Of Comedy Is Back With The Best Comedy Show On Earth
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Elephant Publicity
Pax has become a household name with his widely acclaimed autobiographical TV show Raised by Refugees on TVNZ. He’s hosted 60 Seconds and The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and will also be familiar as part of comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro. More >>
Tom Woodward Releases The Video For His Latest Single 'Termination Day'
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:39 pm | Chris Familton Publicity
Australian songwriter and musician Tom Woodward returned with his new single in April and now he reveals the video clip for the song, the first taste of his forthcoming seventh studio album. More >>
Te Tuhi Launches The Iris Fisher Artist Studio Residency And More
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:21 pm | Te Tuhi
Te Tuhi celebrates its Golden Anniversary with the launch of the Iris Fisher Artist Studio Residency, the publication of A History of the Pakuranga Arts Society 1969- 1984, and a cake designed by Fiona Pardington. More >>
The Jesus Lizard Returning To New Zealand This October
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:16 pm | Jesus Lizard
Whether you are a longtime disciple of the Jesus Lizard, seeing them when last here in ‘98, or perhaps your fandom is more recent and have only seen videos of their legendary live performances, you will know that these shows are not to be missed. More >>
Stars Fall To Mystics In Season Opener On North Shore
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 6:06 pm | Stars Netball
MG Mystics defeated the Stars 63-61 in Auckland. More >>
Social Media Can Be Positive For Teenagers, Coaches And Teachers Say
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4:38 pm | RNZ
It comes as the National Party put forward a members' bill to ban those under 16 from social media. More >>
What Will Go Into The Making Of Southland's New Museum
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 4:25 pm | RNZ
Conversations are underway to decide what stories to tell, and how. More >>
