Del Toro promises "magic" in Hobbit movies
NZPA - Friday November 6, 06:06 PM
Hobbit film director Guillermo del Toro says designing the movie has taken almost a year, three times as long as his other movies such as Hellboy.

The Veils gear up for homecoming tour
NZPA - Friday November 6, 09:19 AM
New Zealand musician Finn Andrews is excited to finally tour on home ground again.

MySpace links with record label
NZPA - Thursday November 5, 07:02 AM
MySpace might be close to domination of the online music industry through its latest corporate dealings, but the website says it's sticking to its grassroots values.

Dawkins among headliners at International Arts Festival
NZPA - Tuesday November 3, 06:02 PM
Controversial science and religion writer Richard Dawkins will feature in the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Wellington next year.

Scots audiences like NZ director's staging of opera
NZPA - Tuesday November 3, 05:11 PM
New Zealand theatre director Colin McColl has wowed audiences in Scotland with his Shortland Street soap opera-style staging of a 200-year-old Italian opera.

Rhinestone Cowboy says NZ is just like home
NZPA - Monday November 2, 01:14 PM
The Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell himself, will return to New Zealand later this month for three shows.

Still jamming with Bob, 28 years on
NZPA - Monday November 2, 01:14 PM
Despite his death 28 years ago, the music of Bob Marley still reverberates around the world.

Humphries reveals dark truths about beloved Dame
NZPA - Friday October 30, 04:38 PM
Dame Edna Everage is a megastar, advisor to the rich and famous and the Queen's best friend.

Golden Jandal awards handed out
NZPA - Friday October 30, 12:00 PM
Lisa Dunn's video for Parallel Dance Ensemble's Weight Watchers was the audience favourite and took home the Golden Jandal at the Radio Active Handle the Jandal music video awards in Wellington last night.

Black Seeds take a plunge with John Brown's Body
NZPA - Friday October 30, 11:21 AM
The Black Seeds kicked off a New Zealand tour in Invercargill on Wednesday night to coincide with the release of their first live album.