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Reo And Song Vital For Survival Say Womad Artists
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:26 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The festival boasts a wealth of cross-cultural mashups, but many performers at Womad in Taranaki over the weekend hold firm to their indigenous perspectives. More >>
I'm Proud Of You- Celebrating Kiwi Dads Through Comedy
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:30 pm | Austin Harrison
In this unique comedy show, Harrison plays the whole audiences’ “Dad” and builds a shared set of childhood memories inspired by audience members' real-life stories. Every show will be unique as he weaves together reality and fiction into Dad yarns ... More >>
THE COMMODORES Announce Greatest Hits New Zealand Tour
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:16 pm | COMMODORES
The Commodores return to New Zealand for the first time since 1977 for their Greatest Hits Tour More >>
Parenthood Inspires New Single From The Phil Edwards Band
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:12 pm | Great NZ Publicity
Phil takes a fresh honest stance while writing his lyrics and creates songs based on real life experiences. The themes of love, protection and release are at the heart of this song, and are themes many parents will be able to relate to. More >>
Loopy Tunes Share Two More Matariki Waiata For Tamariki
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:09 pm | Great NZ Publicity
Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington (Photo/Supplied) Today (March 14), Loopy Tunes (Preschool) Music released two more waiata 'I Love Huawhenua (Tupuānuku)' and 'Huarākau Is Fruit (Tupuārangi)' from their new upcoming Matariki album 'Mā: ... More >>
Football Round-up: Can Auckland Steady The Ship Amid A-league Chaos?
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:46 pm | RNZ
While a share of the spoils was the right result the manner in which the game was decided will concern the league leaders, writes Mathew Nash. More >>
HIPPY Programme Storybook Launch
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 4:39 pm | HIPPY
The book chronicles the thrilling adventure of Reggie, a well-liked member of the HIPPY community, who sets out on a surprising quest that perfectly encapsulates curiosity, education, and the delight of exploration. More >>
Unbelievaball Turnout And Second Year Confirmed For Hastings Meatball Festival!
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 4:31 pm | Hastings Meatball Festival
With such a warm response, the Hastings District Council-led event, believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand, will become an annual celebration of the city’s iconic meatball history and vibrant food scene, says Mayor Sandra ... More >>
Final Two Rounds Of Racing Near Gore This Weekend
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:15 pm | Bikesport NZ
Two rounds in the South Island, both at venues near Gore, will wrap up the title chase this week, with round three this coming Thursday (March 20) and then the fourth and final round on Saturday (March 22). More >>
Remarkable End To New Zealand Superbike Championship
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2:20 pm | NZSBK
Kiwi motorcycling power couple Jake and Avalon Lewis became to the first husband and wife to win individual championship titles on the same day –Jake on a Yamaha in the Supersport 600 class and Avalon on a Yamaha in the ProTwins category. More >>
SailGP’s 2025 Season To Be Most Technologically Advanced In Sailing History
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 12:35 pm | New Zealand SailGP
Advanced AI integration and new fan experiences put SailGP at the forefront of the industry entering this weekend’s Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix. More >>
Tana Mongeau And Brooke Schofield Head Down Under
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 12:13 pm | Frontier Touring Company
After a massive run of live shows through the US in 2024, it’s Australia and New Zealand’s turn, with the CANCELLED PODCAST: INTERNATIONAL DISASTER tour kicking off in Auckland on July 11, before heading to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth ... More >>
Record Number Of Medals For Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2025
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:49 am | Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards
Celebrating the best of New Zealand's food and drink producers, the Outstanding Food Producer Awards recognise excellence and innovation in food and non-alcoholic drinks. More >>
Celebrating Our City Of Rainbows This Weekend
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:42 am | Wellington Pride Festival
With over 80 stalls including food trucks, and performances all day, there’s things for all tastes, says Wellington Pride Festival board secretary Jeremy Baker. Performances are all designed to be family friendly, and range from singer-songwriters to indie ... More >>
NextGen NZ Championship Showdown At Hampton Downs
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:26 am | NextGen New Zealand Championship
The Bridgestone GR86 Championship returns for the penultimate round of their season. The one-make series brings close, competitive racing, which has seen multiple winners so far. More >>
Nuggets Sign Todd Withers As Latest Import
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:02 am | Otago Nuggets
Todd Withers, who arrived from Perth on the weekend, will be with the team for their next two away games against the Whai and Hawks respectively, as well as the Nuggets next home game against the Jets on March 27. More >>
Teddy Swims Announces His Biggest Shows Ever In Australia & New Zealand!
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:30 am | Frontier
Tickets to Swim’s I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour go on sale Monday 24 March (11am local time) via frontiertouring.com/teddyswims. The Frontier Members presale starts Thursday 20 March (1pm local time) – visit the website for more ... More >>
Adult Friends New Music Video “Greyhounds” Follows The Band On Extensive Tour
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:24 pm | Adult Friends
“Greyhounds” is a fast paced post-hardcore track. While it was never a single, it’s a favourite amongst the band's growing fan-base, often opening the band's sets. Stitching all the footage together into something cohesive is guitarist Daniel ... More >>
King In The Ring 8 Man Eliminator Series: The Search For The Middleweight King Of 2025 Is On
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:02 pm | King in the Ring
While the iconic eight man elimination tournament features its usual bevy of national and international champions competing for the $10,000 prize, it’s the Hamilton based fighters who look to have the inside running over what has traditionally been ... More >>
Secrets Coming Home
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:00 pm | Breffni O Rourke
The raunchy Kiwi comedy traverses unexpected overseas adventures, forbidden fruit, broken marriages, cushion covers and some shocking truths – and what happens when people find out. More >>
A $2.3 Million White Elephant: The Curious Case Of Canoe Racing NZ's Deserted High Performance Centre
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:09 pm | RNZ
A purpose-built facility was supposed to be home to the country's elite paddlers. Why is it empty? More >>
Warriors Assistant Coach Richard Agar Charged With Breaching NRL Code Of Conduct After Altercation With Journalist
Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:57 pm | RNZ
The former Leeds coach allegedly attacked an English journalist during their season-opener at Las Vegas More >>
Darren Watson Announces Album Crowdfunding Campaign And Releases New Single “Mister Stanley”
Monday, 17 March 2025, 6:35 pm | Lamington Records
The track features Watson’s sweet but weathered voice front and centre, with a wheezing pump organ droning in the background, a detuned, lightly finger-picked steel body guitar, and Matt Hay’s gloriously minimal harmonica weaving darkly throughout. More >>
Canada Claims First Season Win At Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Monday, 17 March 2025, 6:30 pm | SailGP
MARCH 16, 2025, LOS ANGELES | Northstar Canada claimed their inaugural win of the 2025 Season – the first for the team since March 2023 (Season 3) and the first with double Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott as driver. Defeating league heavyweights ... More >>
Kāpiti Run For Youth Counting Down The Days To Event Activation Rain Or Shine
Monday, 17 March 2025, 6:17 pm | Kapiti Run for Youth
Kāpiti Run for Youth is a lively, family-friendly event focused on fostering community spirit and supporting those that encourage and uplift local rangatahi. There is no entry fee to participate as we use a sponsorship model and encourage everyone to ... More >>
'In The Green' Blooms In Wellington
Monday, 17 March 2025, 6:11 pm | Cyclorama Productions NZ
With expert music direction by Gayle Hammersley, the production promises a mesmerising blend of contemporary and medieval soundscapes. Expect powerful vocals, intricate harmonies, and a haunting score that will stay with you long after the final curtain. More >>
Kiwi Pies In High Demand
Monday, 17 March 2025, 4:14 pm | Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards
“When you compare our New Zealand pie statistics with other countries where pies are a significant part of the consumer market, it easy to see that Kiwi pies rank in the highest numbers for consumption and our competition entry numbers reflect ... More >>
CRASH TEST DUMMIES March And April 2025 Australian Tour
Monday, 17 March 2025, 3:17 pm | Metropolis Touring
CRASH TEST DUMMIES are still beloved in a way that transcends nostalgia. Join them on their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour. More >>
New Caledonia And Tahiti Confirm Squads For FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Semi-final
Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:04 pm | OFC
The 29-year-old currently plays for Sydney FC in the Men's A-League and spent three seasons playing at Sky Stadium for the Phoenix between 2019 and 2022. More >>
Bates Saddles National Dressage Championships
Monday, 17 March 2025, 1:57 pm | Equestrian Sports New Zealand
Grand Prix Rider of the Year Wendi Williamson, who is currently chasing scores that will enable her to represent New Zealand in Aachen, Germany at the 2026 FEI World Championships; More >>
Chasing History: 15-Year-Old Kiwi Sensation Sets Sights On Sub-4- Minute Mile
Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:32 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe’s name has been making headlines all summer. He first shattered the 15-year-old world best for 3000m in November, then lowered it twice more—most recently running 7:56.18 at the New Zealand Track & Field Championships in Hastings. More >>
Premier Silverware, Lap Records Captured By Rees
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:18 am | Bikesport NZ
When the fourth and final round at the annual motorcycle road-racing series wrapped up at the Taupo International Motorsport Park circuit on Sunday, the 32-year-old was content to sit back and reflect upon a season that saw him claim his third national ... More >>
Te Papa Extends Gallipoli: The Scale Of Our War Exhibition To 2032
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:42 am | Te Papa
Originally intended to be in place for only four years, it has been extended twice before. With this latest extension Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War will have been on show for 17 years by the time it closes in 2032. More >>
"Melody, Harmony, & Fire" With Award Winning Countertenor Austin Haynes
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:15 am | NZ Barok
Featuring music by rarely heard composers such as Porpora, Durante, Broschi, Sarro and the more familiar Scarlatti, NZ Barok deliver the delights of Neapolitan late-baroque to New Zealand audiences in this very special concert series. More >>
Kroef Narrowly Outpaces Collinson In A Teretonga Thriller
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:21 am | UDC V8 Utes
Race Two was a reverse grid format. Glen and Brad started near the back, yet it was Brad who emerged the winner ahead of Blair Gribble-Bowring. Glen Collinson made early contact with Phill Ross deflating a tyre and softening his pace. More >>
WOMAD Aotearoa Wraps Up Another Successful Festival With 12,000 Daily Festival Attendees
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:12 am | The Label
The 22nd edition of WOMAD at Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklands Park, New Plymouth, Taranaki didn’t disappoint – it was an unforgettable weekend, bursting with an eclectic mix of 45 international and local performances across four unique music stages. More >>
Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi O Tāmaki Launches Ambitious, Wide-ranging 2025 Programme
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 10:18 pm | Auckland Writers Festival
More than 170 New Zealand writers and close to 50 international participants will appear in the programme, which is bursting with well-known literary powerhouses, global thinkers and fresh new voices. More >>
Triple Victory For Lola At Hampton Downs’ ‘Thunder At The Downs’ Weekend
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:58 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association
Over the 14-16 March racing weekend, three thrilling races showcased the raw power and heritage of Formula 5000 machinery. More >>
Another Big Loss For Wales - At Shearing
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:56 pm | Shearing Sports New Zealand
It was a big day for the town with 99 shearers competing across the five grades, including 34 in the glamour Open grade, with 97 volunteers helping run the competition held alongside the town’s annual rodeo. More >>
Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand Sits In First At Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:54 pm | New Zealand SailGP
“It was an awesome day for us – first to mark one in three races, plus two race wins so we’re very happy overall,” said New Zealand driver Peter Burling. He continued: “There’s definitely some things to improve on tomorrow, but we’ll ... More >>
Glenn Richards Takes Home Win For Lola In F5000 Race
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association
Sunday’s two remaining races include the morning six-lap handicap start, followed by the afternoon eight lap feature, where Richards has the honour of again starting from the front. More >>
Dominant V8 Utes Win For Glen Collinson At Teretonga
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:12 pm | UDC V8 Utes
Teretonga is a circuit none of the drivers had raced on before - not that you’d know that from their qualifying times. Yet these Teretonga ‘virgins’ had four testing sessions, a practice and a qualifying session to learn the nuances of the ... More >>
Formula 1: Lawson Dumped Out Of Qualfying In Q1 In Melbourne Grand Prix
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 7:53 pm | RNZ
Lawson was knocked out in the first part of qualifying and will start a lowly 18th for Sunday's race. More >>
Nostalgic Musicians Perform Fond Farewell For Homegrown
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 7:42 pm | RNZ
Longtime Homegrown artists are finishing the Wellington festival on a nostalgic note. More >>
Myer Bevan Seals Last-Gasp Win For Nine-player Auckland City FC
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 7:04 pm | Auckland City FC
The club's next match is at Croatian Cultural Society against West Coast Rangers on Tuesday 18 March, kick-off at 7.30pm NZST. More >>
Luca Harrington Makes History As NZ's First Freeski Crystal Globe Winner
Friday, 14 March 2025, 7:57 pm | RNZ
Wanaka freeskier Luca Harrington has been crowned the Big Air World Cup champion after finishing third in the season-ending event in France. More >>
Mt Roskill Intermediate Welcomes FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy
Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:29 pm | Auckland City FC
Photo:Supplied AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Auckland City FC and the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour received a heartfelt welcome at Mount Roskill Intermediate today, with a traditional whakatau marking the occasion. The event brought together ... More >>
Project Arotake Update: Oversight Group Formed As Top Names Appointed To High-Performance Advisory, ALG
Friday, 14 March 2025, 4:28 pm | Yachting New Zealand
Yachting New Zealand has taken an important step towards implementing the recommendations from a comprehensive evaluation of its high-performance programme as it aims for even greater Olympic success at Los Angeles 2028. The Yachting New Zealand board ... More >>
SkyTower Celebrates FIFA Club World Cup™ Showcase
Friday, 14 March 2025, 4:10 pm | Auckland City FC
Hundreds of fans gathered to witness football’s most prestigious club trophy up close, celebrating Auckland City FC’s qualification for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup™ USA 2025. More >>
Fin Rah Zel Share Ethereal Pop Ballad With New Single ‘Night Sky’
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:35 pm | Black Out Music
Written and recorded with the talented Sam Johnson at local music production hub Rhythm Ace Studio, Oakura, and mastered by Chris Chetland at KOG, ‘Night Sky’ is a sweetly balanced tune. More >>
Me Anga Whakamua – Facing The Future
Friday, 14 March 2025, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Accompanying the exhibition is a book edited by Janet Hetaraka, which features the same striking portraits and the reflective voices of tangata whenua. This book is part of the Tuia 250 legacy, marking 250 years since the first encounters between More >>
World-First Musical Comedy About NZ’s Road Rule Fight To Premiere In Wellington
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:06 pm | Circa Theatre
Give Way – The Musical opens at Circa on 26 April and takes audiences back to 2012, when the country’s eccentric rule favouring right-turning drivers was reversed, sparking outcry and concern. It features a cast of five, live music and original ... More >>
Tami Neilson To Headline Gore’s Country Music Honours
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:41 am | NZ Songwriters Trust
Delivered by the NZ Songwriter’s Trust, the Country Music Honours is the stage for New Zealand’s best country songwriters and is one of 70+ events at Gore’s annual Bayleys Tussock Country – New Zealand’s Country Music Festival. More >>
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke Announce Their New Album 'Tall Tales', Single: 'This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice'
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:36 am | Border Music New Zealand
It follows the release last month of "Back In The Game", which signified the second time the two had collaborated on record, following the acclaimed "Beautiful People", which appeared on Mark Pritchard's "Under The Sun" solo album for Warp Records in ... More >>
NZ V Wales Shearing Test This Weekend
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:51 am | Shearing Sports New Zealand
Mate v mate as Kiwis chase revenge in shears test match More >>
Ichiko Aoba (Japan) Announces Auckland Show
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:29 am | Banished Music
Audiences are in for an intimate, truly magical experience when Ichiko Aoba descends upon Tāmaki Makaurau this June. More >>
New Zealand Fringe Festival Closes It’s 35th Year Strong!
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Fringe Festival
The awards for this year’s festival span from ‘Best in Fringe’, sponsored by Her Worship the Mayor Tory Whanau, to the turbulently-wonderful ‘Spectacular Organised Chaos’ sponsored by BATS Theatre, and to ‘Momentous Music Award’, sponsored ... More >>
Loopy Tunes Share Two New Matariki Waiata
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:07 am | Great NZ Publicity
These new waiata follow up 'Hiwa-i-te-rangi' and 'Te Waka o Rangi (Pōhutukawa)' from their upcoming 'Mā: Matariki for Tamariki' album, a 13-track assortment from the Ōtautahi-based sister duo, made for "our little ones to help them understand ... More >>
Parenthood Inspires New Single From The Phil Edwards Band
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:01 am | Great NZ Publicity
The Phil Edwards Band led by Phil Edwards supported by Adrian Ashdown and Timothy Williams have been together since 2009. More >>
Singer-songwriter Lachie Hayes Delivers Ode To The Miserable Discontents With New Single ‘S.O.B.’
Friday, 14 March 2025, 9:52 am | Blackout Music Management
Southland-born, Catlins-based musician LACHIE HAYES today releases ‘S.O.B.’, an upbeat alt-country rogue’s tune, and the second single off his upcoming full-length sophomore album SUBSATELLITE due out in 2025. More >>
