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Mina Foley Award Supports Benson Wilson’s Principal Role Debut With NZ Opera
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:37 pm | Dame Malvina Major Foundation
The Mina Foley Award was established in 2008 to enable talented young New Zealand artists to return home to perform in professional opera productions. More >>
Celebrate Africa At Africa Day 2025
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:12 pm | The Label
Africa Day 2025 at Silo Park promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Whether you're of African descent, a friend of Africa, or simply curious about the continent's rich culture, there's something for everyone to enjoy and learn. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Roars For More: Extra Show Added For The Gruffalo At Toitoi This July
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:07 pm | Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts And Events Centre
Presented by Tall Stories and CDP Theatre Producers, The Gruffalo brings the enchanting tale of a clever mouse and his imagined monster friend to life with sing-along songs, colourful characters, and vibrant staging. More >>
Douglas Heads To The Oval After Breakthrough Victory
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:59 pm | Jacob Douglas Motorsport
Douglas enters the event sitting fifth in the championship standings, buoyed by his race win in Indianapolis and confident in the team’s pace. More >>
'Run It Straight' Event Cancelled In Māngere
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:48 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear. More >>
Nadia Reid Surprises Fans With Free Release Of 2011 EP “Letters I Wrote And Never Sent” On Bandcamp
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:26 pm | Slowtime Records
Fans can access 'Letters' now on Nadia Reid’s Bandcamp page, possibly for a limited time, as Reid states "Felt sentimental. Might delete later." The EP is available to download for free, or for a contribution of their choice. More >>
Pulse Looking For Big Lift Against Stars
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:33 pm | Pulse
The Pulse will go into the match with some repair work to be done after being ambushed by the Mystics in the latest round while the Stars overcame injury woes and a bereavement within the group to post an emotive and confidence-boosting win against the Tactix. More >>
Silver Fern Amelia Walmsley Available For NZU21 And Silver Ferns Selection
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:02 pm | Silver Ferns
The NWYC2025 is the pinnacle event for emerging netballers under the age of 21 and will be held at the Tercentenary Sports Hall and Europa Sports Park in Gibraltar 19th – 28th September. More >>
Homelessness Told Through The Eyes Of A Wāhine Māori
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 1:34 pm | RNZ
A well-travelled wāhine Māori proves that home is what you make of it in a new short documentary. More >>
No Rest For The Tactix Ahead Of Round Three
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 1:22 pm | Tactix Netball
After a Round 2 loss to the Stars, Head Coach Donna Wilkins has put her squad to work, knowing the northern rival cannot be underestimated, with the side expected to fight for Round 3 redemption. More >>
Wednesday Share New Single ' Elderberry Wine ' Single + Video
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 12:36 pm | The Label
"‘Elderberry Wine’ is about the potential for sweet things in life (love, family, success) to become poison if not prepared for and attended to correctly,” Hartzman explains. More >>
SONGHUBS: A Story On Collaboration
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:57 am | APRA - AMCOS
Filmed as part of the program’s 100th SongHubs celebrations, the documentary provides a rare glimpse inside some of its most pivotal songwriting pairings of the past eleven years, featuring songwriters and producers from Auckland, London, Melbourne and Sydney. More >>
Circability Celebrates Five Years Of Youth Circus Festival
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:39 am | Circability Trust
The organisation’s skilled and passionate circus tutors will lead sessions teaching diabolo, juggling, aerial arts, hoops, silks and more, as well as functional juggling devices for people with disabilities to learn circus activities. More >>
Catherine Chidgey's The Book Of Guilt Is The First NZ-Published Book To Hit Number 1 This Year
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:24 am | NielsenIQ BookData
Catherine Chidgey has previously hit number one on the NZ Fiction chart 25 times prior to this latest week across these same four titles and last week, The Book of Guilt went straight to number one on the NZ Fiction chart after only 3 days on sale. More >>
Honouring The Past, Embracing The Future: The Court Theatre Foundation Welcomes Two New Trustees
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:14 am | The Court Theatre
The Court Theatre Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of renowned actor Mark Hadlow and long-time theatre advocate Jill Bromley to its board, marking a new chapter in its mission to support the legacy and future of The Court Theatre. More >>
Photograph Wins 2025 Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:46 am | New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Jazmin’s work Taniwha Chasers was chosen from an impressive 41 finalists with the Award being announced in the presence of the Māori Queen Kuini Nga wai hono i te po at Pipitea Marae in Wellington on Wednesday 21 May. More >>
Rob Thomas Announces “The All Night Days Tour” Is Coming To New Zealand In 2025!
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:29 am | Black Out Music
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced three nationwide New Zealand dates on his global The All Night Days Tour , celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut solo ... More >>
Princess Chelsea's Midwinter Ball Returns!
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:24 am | Banished Music
Called by many as ‘the show of 2024’, last year’s Twin Peaks themed Midwinter Ball was a revelation, and a dress up party for the ages. For 2024’s Twin Peaks-themed ball, no expenses were spared on transforming the venue into the quaint town of Twin ... More >>
Te Tuhi Announces The Appointment Of Liam Jacobson As The New Curatorial Intern At Parnell Project Space
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:11 am | Te Tuhi
Liam Jacobson (Kāi Tahu) is an artist and writer, raised in South Auckland. Jacobson has written alongside a range of artists, galleries and publications, and has toured poetry and theatre across the country and overseas. More >>
Mighty: A Small Venue With A Big Voice Lands In Te Komititanga
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 9:58 am | The Label
Each show invites just 4–6 people at a time into the cosy interior, where they’ll hear one song, performed totally live and completely acoustic. No mics. No tech tricks. Just voice and guitar or keys. More >>
New Zealand’s Places, Spaces, And People Honoured At 2025 Parks Awards
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:43 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Kieran Smith, Parks, Play and Open Spaces Programme Manager at Recreation Aotearoa, said the awards reflect the growing importance of open spaces in supporting thriving communities. More >>
Honouring The People Behind New Zealand’s Cemeteries And Crematoria
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:00 am | New Zealand Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective
Cemeteries and crematoria are places where history, identity, and memory are held. They’re spaces where people find connection and care during life’s hardest moments. These awards honour those who work hard to honour the history, the memories, and ... More >>
Squash Action Hits Courts For Auckland Open
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:47 am | Squash Auckland
The tournament runs Thursday 22 May - Sunday 25 May at the North Shore Squash Club with 170 entries across all divisions. More >>
Long Lost PASH Song Found
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Pash Band
The band believe their music has stood the test of time and can help bring people some happiness. More >>
U.S. GIRLS Shares 'Like James Said'
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Christchurch Animal Save
'Like James Said' also arrives alongside a single-shot dance performance, directed by and starring comedian Tom Henry. More >>
New Zealand's Premier Motorcycle Series Welcomes Official Tyre Supplier
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Superbike Championship
Bridgestone Moto NZ, through New Zealand importer Whites Powersports, have come on board with a great package, which means riders will be getting cheaper race tyres and a level of service not seen before at the top level. More >>
New Zealand String Quartet And Orchestra Wellington To Present A Powerful Shostakovich Anniversary Concert
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand String Quartet
The series is presented by the NZSQ and will see the ensemble collaborate with a range of esteemed Wellington artists across four intimate gatherings. Each concert programme features music by Shostakovich and New Zealand composers for a unique range ... More >>
Corteo By Cirque Du Soleil Announces More New Zealand Tour Dates Due To Exceptional Demand
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 8:00 am | TEG Live
Following overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil’s most unique production CORTEO has today announced seven additional shows as part of its upcoming Spark Arena season. More >>
Full Cast Announced For William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet By Auckland Theatre Company
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:54 pm | 818.
Making their Auckland Theatre Company debut, Theo Dāvid (Shortland Street) and Phoebe McKellar (One Lane Bridge) will star as the ill-fated lovers, Romeo and Juliet. More >>
Country Music Festival Kicks Off This Weekend In Gore
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:51 pm | Tussock Country Music Festival
The festival launches with the Country Music Honours, a glittering opening night showcasing national songwriters and headliners Tami Neilson, Mel Parsons, and Barry Saunders. More >>
Daily J - Announce 'One For The Road' New Zealand Tour Ahead Of Move To Australia
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:35 pm | Good Intent
With a fresh chapter on the horizon, the Farewell New Zealand Tour is a special opportunity to catch Daily J one last time on home soil before they begin their next adventure. More >>
Bold New Event Bridges Creativity, Business, And Regional Identity
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:30 pm | Nga Toi
Under its umbrella theme, The Power of Storytelling, the one-day symposium will feature keynote talks, place-based storytelling, masterclasses and facilitated dialogue to engage the region’s diverse arts, culture and creative sectors, and the most innovative ... More >>
23 Years Strong: NZ Mountain Film Festival Breaks Records And Celebrates Adventure
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:18 pm | NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival
Festival founder and head judge Mark Sedon sees the record-breaking number of film competition entries as confirmation that, after 23 years, the festival’s reputation continues to grow in New Zealand and around the globe. More >>
Findex Charity Golf Day Racks Up Record Support For Hato Hone St John
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:22 pm | Findex
Returning to the picturesque Nelson Golf Club, the popular event brought together a record 116 golfers for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community impact. More >>
Hāngī At The Grill To Mark Matariki
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:10 pm | SKYCITY Auckland
The Grill at Horizon by SkyCity transforms into the heart of Auckland’s Matariki celebrations, with an unforgettable evening that blends storytelling, kai, and cultural immersion. More >>
Plastics Industry Rising Stars Honoured At Plastics NZ Awards
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 1:35 pm | Plastics New Zealand
“Rajeneel stands out from the rest,” says Alan. “He performs well, shows willingness to learn and is always eager to learn new technologies. He has an ambitious mindset and is keen to explore further avenues to grow in his career.” More >>
Ricky Riccitelli Set For French Move
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 1:17 pm | Blues Rugby
Riccitelli joined the Blues in 2022 and has become a key contributor in the forward pack, known for his work rate, physicality at the breakdown, and accuracy at set piece. More >>
Art Show VIP And NZ Gala Evening Sold Out
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 12:23 pm | NZ Art Show
Celebrating artists' creativity, diversity, and innovation across Aotearoa, this year’s show promises a dynamic art adventure for art lovers. As New Zealand's first, largest, and most successful art show, the NZ Art Show continues to be a beacon for ... More >>
Celebrating New Zealand Film Sector Wins At 2025 Global Production Awards In Cannes
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 10:55 am | New Zealand Film Commission
Māoriland Charitable Trust took out the Economic and Social Inclusion category, while the Impact Leadership Award went to Craig Gainsborough – showcasing the creativity and innovation Aotearoa is famed for. More >>
IPC President Andrew Parsons Set For Historic Aotearoa New Zealand Tour
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 10:29 am | Paralympics New Zealand
Connecting with key strategic partners to help harness the power of the Paralympic Movement and contribute real change to Aotearoa New Zealand, Parsons will participate in a jam-packed schedule once arriving in Auckland on Wednesday (21 May) morning. More >>
Aotearoa Music Awards Opens Voting For JD Sports Tā Te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 8:35 am | Aotearoa Music Awards
All AMA 2025 recording artist finalists are eligible to participate but may opt out if they wish. Voting is open to fans from around the world and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 27 May (NZT). More >>
Stunning First-Up Win For Steel
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 7:08 am | Netball New Zealand
The Steel impressed with their consistency, patience and accuracy. With a huge volume of ball at their disposal, it spoke volumes of a complete Steel effort. Such was their dominance, Frew had the luxury of giving all her players game time. More >>
New Release: "The Next Me" – A Song By Simon Orton
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:34 pm | Key 2 Artist Promotions
“The Next Me” was written in the quiet moments between hospital nappy changes, bath time, and bottle feeds. It tells the story of a first-time dad — someone who used to measure success by hours worked & steel-capped boots worn down — now completely ... More >>
Breakout Band Sleep Theory Release Debut Album 'Afterglow'
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:33 pm | The Label
The album offers astunning display of diverse rock flavors andwas produced by David Cowell andmixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects). More >>
Restless Leg Announce Their First Ever New Zealand Tour
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:30 pm | Chris Familton Publicity
Following the release of last year's Dance Around My Head album and live shows across Australia, Sydney band Restless Leg are thrilled to announce their first-ever tour of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this July. More >>
Music Stars Join With The NZSO In Wellington And Christchurch
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:28 pm | NZSO
Echoes of Home: Bartók & Dvořák (Wellington, 23 May and Christchurch, 25 May) opens with a homegrown masterpiece: Douglas Lilburn’s Aotearoa Overture, a tribute to New Zealand's sweeping landscapes and unique cultural heritage. More >>
Rugby In Recovery
Monday, 19 May 2025, 4:39 pm | RNZ
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby's chief executive Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain More >>
Celebrating Sporting Excellence Across The Wellington Region
Monday, 19 May 2025, 3:08 pm | Atiawa Toa FM
Event organisers, Nuku Ora, are calling on athletes, teams, clubs, volunteers, officials, and coaches and their supporters to submit nominations across the 11 award categories celebrating sport throughout the wider Wellington region. More >>
Wintergeddon Returns With Global Stars And A Pop Culture Powerhouse King’s Birthday Weekend
Monday, 19 May 2025, 1:57 pm | Armageddon Expo
Cosplay fans are in for a treat with four of the world’s biggest cosplayers: Alyson Tabbitha, Rachel Maksy, Vera Chimera and Ridd1e leading panels, judging contests, and showcasing jaw-dropping costume artistry all weekend. More >>
Sunday Concerts Presents Amici Ensemble As A Piano Quartet
Monday, 19 May 2025, 12:53 pm | Wellington Chamber Music
They are performing two of the mighty works of the chamber music repertoire. Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, a work of profound emotional depth and musical richness, was written at time when his friend Robert Schumann was struggling with mental illness. More >>
THE HOUSE WITHIN: Trailer & Release Date Revealed For Acclaimed Dame Fiona Kidman Documentary
Monday, 19 May 2025, 12:13 pm | The Public Good
Directed by Joshua Prendeville, The House Within is the first-ever documentary to explore the personal and literary legacy of Dame Fiona Kidman - one of New Zealand’s most respected and influential writers. At 84, Kidman remains a towering figure in ... More >>
Tauranga First To Hear The Call Of The Tūī: Te Tangi A Te Tūī Tickets On Sale Now
Monday, 19 May 2025, 10:28 am | Baycourt Community and Arts Centre
Performed entirely in te reo Māori, the work blends kapa haka, aerial artistry and acrobatics into a deeply moving performance that celebrates identity, whakapapa and cultural reclamation. More >>
JARNA ‘Dumb In Love (Oh Mama)’: A Dancefloor Anthem Fueled By ‘80s Vibes And Heartfelt Longing
Monday, 19 May 2025, 10:07 am | Royalty Music Group
The track’s infectious synth hooks and dreamy lyrics of longing create a playful yet vulnerable anthem for those navigating the uncertain waters of love. More >>
Sombr Announces Debut Headline AU & NZ Dates As Part Of His Late Nights & Young Romance World Tour
Monday, 19 May 2025, 9:42 am | Frontier Touring Company
When COVID hit, his own music became an escape for the young artist from the physical and social isolation brought on by the pandemic. sombr taught himself music production and immersed himself in obsessively recording emotional indie-rock tracks. More >>
Fur Patrol Announced As Second Act For The Biggest Pub Gig In The World
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:34 am | Eccles Entertainment
Fronted by the legendary Julia Deans, Fur Patrol are dusting off the amps and bringing that signature Fur Patrol fire to The Biggest Pub Gig In The World at Spark Arena on Saturday 2 August. More >>
MP Tom Rutherford Calls For Inclusive Student Sport After Homeschooled Athlete Denied Medal
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:26 am | HESSA
HESSA welcomes MP Rutherford’s advocacy and applauds his commitment to fairness and equity in youth sport. HESSA is calling for a student sport system where every young person—regardless of their education pathway—can play, compete, and thrive. More >>
Book Lovers Flock To The Party-like Atmosphere Of Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi O Tāmaki
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:10 am | Auckland Writers Festival
The annual event is the highlight of the literary calendar and 2025 was no exception with sold-out theatres, bustling crowds and signing queues that lasted for hours. The Festival prides itself on being welcoming and accessible to all, with over 25% ... More >>
Naked Samoans Add One-Off Show At Q Theatre
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 2:42 pm | 818.
Last seen on stage together in 2018, their much-anticipated return reunites best mates Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Mario Gaoa, Shimpal Lelisi, Robbie Magasiva and Iaheto Ah Hi in a dark comedy of denial, miracles and community service. More >>
Auckland United FC secure back-to-back titles at the OFC Women’s Champions League
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 2:27 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Auckland United FC have retained their OFC Women’s Champions League title with a hard fought 1-0 win over Hekari Womens FC in the final at Stade Pater in Papeete. More >>
Intrepid Kiwi Teen Ready To Accept New Challenge
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 11:03 am | Bikesport NZ
The 14-year-old Frost dominated the Supersport 150 class during the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships, which wrapped up at Taupo in March, capturing the class outright and also winning the race-within-a-race honours to also claim the NZGP title ... More >>
