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The unhinged mobile game ads flooding social media
Seen the ads of a stinky girl covered in mud? Chances are you've heard of Project Makeover.
Gold Guitar winner Amy Maynard: 'I'm on cloud nine'
A first-time contestant has taken out Aotearoa's top country music prize.
'Country's back in the world': Artists flock to small town for contest
Contestants adorned in sparkled boots, cowboy hats and sequined dresses met a roaring crowd in Gore on Saturday night.
Jodi Vaughan honoured for contribution to country music
The performer was told, as a young girl, that she was too short for showbiz. "I showed them."
What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
Is it OK to take pseudoephedrine for winter ills?
Explainer - With flu season in full swing, here's everything you need to know about cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine.
What you need to know about the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Prepare to close out Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa (New Zealand Music Month) in style - the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards are almost here. Here's everything you can expect on the night.
Bennifer, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles: Why do we care about celebrity relationships?
Did Harry Styles and Taylor Russell break up? What's with the Bennifer divorce rumours? The news is filled with updates on celebrity relationships, but why are we so invested?
Why won't Sean 'Diddy' Combs be charged with assault despite graphic footage?
Security footage shows the rapper grabbing, shoving, dragging and kicking his girlfriend in 2016. He has apologised but he won't be charged. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Law, Carrie…
Why young people are turning to celibacy
It may sound like an unconventional path, but disillusionment with hookup culture and increased sexual autonomy has led to more young people quitting sex.
Olive oil getting too pricey? Here's what you can use instead
Some supermarkets are selling the pantry staple for as much as $30 a litre.
Writer Nathan Joe: 'Culturally, we are prudes'
Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media?
Who wore it best at the Met Gala?
The Met Gala has evolved into a cultural phenomenon and some of those on the green carpet were standouts.
Meet the Papakura tattoo artist who inks celebrities
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time. Jogai Bhatt meets the artist who counts big names among his clients.
What we're watching: Scream Queens, season 1
Sorority girls are terrorised by a serial killer in this campy, satirical slasher. Jogai Bhatt explains why Scream Queens is worth a watch.
'Up the Bars': Warriors look to name new pub
The team are thirsty for a name for their new bar - and the fans are here for it.
Vera Ellen and Georgia Gets By say 'no' to SXSW Festival
Two New Zealand artists have cancelled their appearances at a major US music festival in protest at the event's defence industry sponsors.
What not to get mum this Mother’s Day
Stuck for a gift idea that represents how you feel about your mum? Mothers tell us what really matters.
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
Here are the finalists for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Stan Walker and Avantdale Bowling Club's Tom Scott lead the nominations.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high. Jogai Bhatt looks at why it costs so much.
Review: SZA thrills fans with visual spectacle at opening show
It was SZA's ability to command the stage and connect intimately with her audience that made the opening show of her SOS tour so special, writes Jogai Bhatt.
Splore festival to take 2025 off after posting loss
"We didn't sell as many tickets as we would've liked," producer Fryderyk Kublikowski says.