Music
Jamie Oliver uncovers treasure
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has unearthed a treasure comprising jewellery, guns and master tapes Joy Division and New Order when setting up a new restaurant.
Whitney death sparks rush for music
Whitney Houston's top songs are becoming hits once again, in NZ and around the world.
The Stone Roses reunion
Blog: Is it better to risk never seeing one of your favourite bands because they're unlikely to be as good as you want them to be?
Lady Gaga confirms second show
Demand for Lady Gaga's Auckland show in June has been so high a second night has been locked in for the pop superstar.
Katy Perry hits back at ex
Katy Perry has dealt some blows to her ex in a song she debuted at yesterday's Grammy Awards.
Houston under water when found
Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found.
City and Colour grants fans' wish
After a Facebook petition, triple platinum-selling City and Colour will visit New Zealand for the first time in April.
Adele's ex-boyfriend deserves credit
Adele has admitted that the man who broke her heart deserves "a little credit."
This Is Not a Love Song (list)
Blog: Here's a blog about the best "anti-love" songs ever written - for those singletons who will not be celebrating Valentine's this year.
Sony plans Houston marketing
Sony Music executives will meet this week to determine a strategy for marketing the nine albums, soundtracks and compilations that feature Whitney Houston.
Tim caught the Fame bug
Tim Omaji aka Timomatic - star of Australia's Got Talent and the 2010 stage show Fame - is working with Auckland musicians.
Adele's the big winner at Grammys
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Adele has won the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year at the Grammys.Winehouse's parents accept Grammy
One of the Grammy show's most poignant moments was one that TV viewers didn't see.
Houston died in bathtub - coroner
Coroner confirms Whitney Houston was found in a hotel bathtub but it will take weeks to determine precisely how she died.
Live coverage: Grammy Awards
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How to find the best new music
Blog: Let's pitch in here and make some recommendations for ways of discovering music.
Review: More FM Vineyard Tour
REVIEW: Music fans turned out at Turanga Creek for this year's More FM Summer Vineyard Tour, featuring the soulful Aloe Blacc.
A-ha! moment for North Korea
Five young North Korean musicians add a playful twist to one of the most popular Western pop songs of the 1980s.
Surgery leaves Adele's voice intact
Adele fans can relax - the singer's distinctive voice hasn't been damaged by surgery.
Grammys could be full of surprises
Adele may be a safe bet to clean up at Grammys, but if music fans think that means a night of few surprises, they should ask Justin Bieber.
The Eastern release new album
The Eastern have recorded a new album in a condemned house in Dallington.
Del Rey 'doesn't deserve haters'
Lana Del Rey is a "great gal" and doesn't deserve so many "haters".
Grammy spotlight shines on Adele
This year's Grammys will shine its spotlight on Adele, whose popularity crosses all age boundaries.
O'Connor tempted to bare too much
Sinéad O'Connor suits the music industry because she's "over sensitive".
Roxette's Auckland concert cancelled
Roxette has cancelled its Auckland concert after Per Gessle fell ill, promoter Live Nation says.
The Exponents join class of '81
Music masters ready for Day on the Green
The Exponents front man Jordan Luck speaks to us ahead of the band's performance at A Day on the Green - Class of '81.
Axed musicians to protest at Grammys
Angry musicians will protest outside Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony over a decision to cut 31 ethnic and minority musical categories.
The Myele Manzanza story
Blog: The Myele Manzanza CV reads like someone who is 40 or 50 or 60 but he's just 23.
Lady Gaga returns to NZ
Little Monsters rejoice: Pop star announces tour
The queen of the Little Monsters - Lady Gaga - is coming back to Auckland for one spectacular show this June.
Seven guitars to commemorate loss
Seven handcrafted guitars commemorating the loss of life and buildings in the Canterbury earthquakes will go on display at Wellington's Te Papa Museum on Sunday.
Wellington's Homegrown festival sells out
All 17,000 tickets for Wellington's Homegrown concert have sold out.
Chris Brown returns to Grammys
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Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago.No Oscar gig for Bret - report
Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie might get robbed of the opportunity to perform at the Oscars.
Album review: Lana Del Rey
REVIEW: After months as the reigning hipster queen, Lana Del Rey has released her debut album.
It's official: Hayley's gettin' hitched
It's been confirmed: Christchurch songbird Hayley Westenra is engaged.
Madonna at her best and worst
Blog: I think she looks stupid trying to keep it up despite her obvious fitness - but when is Madonna going to listen to anyone apart from herself?
MIA in Super Bowl controversy
The NFL and a major United States television network are apologising for another Super Bowl halftime show.
Gibb makes 'spectacular' recovery
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness.
McLeod dancing to her own tune
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Jenny McLeod on lending Witi Ihimaera a hand, and using gentle music to soothe lunatics.Keating wows 'em in Auckland
X Factor judge gets a 'yes' for his performance
Ronan Keating is a judge on X Factor - but if we had to swap places with him for the night, with him as the hopeful auditionee and us as judges, he'd get a resounding yes from us.
Yandall sister laid to rest in Auckland
Veteran New Zealand musicians joined a large crowd in Auckland today to farewell a member of the famous Yandall Sisters music group.
Eminem faces $9 million lawsuit
US rapper Eminem is being sued for US$9 million (NZ$10.8 million) in a hand written lawsuit by a homeless man.
A week in the life of a music reviewer
Blog: Many of you (well, two people at least - and that's plural) have asked me to take you through a day in the life of a music reviewer.
Idol judges vow to be harder
American Idol judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his ''in it to win it'' catchphrase.
Earthquake stress blamed for murder
Council rules 'limited' building repair
Woman stabbed, strangled by partner
Sex trap organiser sent to jail
Man headbutts neighbour during argument
What you're wearing at Re:Start
Banging heads against EQC wall
Not angry or bitter over loss of wife