New Zealand

A leading figure in the New Zealand music industry is on trial for 25 sexual assault and drugs-related charges. As reported by The NZ Herald, the man, who can't be named due to an interim suppression…

Auckland music venue Big Fan is entering 2023 with a new initiative aimed at helping launch the musicians and industry personnel of tomorrow. The new Morningside spot, which launched its…

An Auckland festival promoter who was given over NZ$100,000 of public money to stage a free event is being investigated.

Rolling Stone New Zealand has unveiled the hosts and performers for its first annual Panhead Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa music. Following the exciting expansion of the…

“This long overdue change will help preserve and protect iconic recordings from Aotearoa," says Recorded Music NZ CEO Jo Oliver.

It’s the end of an era in New Zealand's music community, where Damian Vaughan steps down as CEO of the national labels trade association, Recorded Music NZ.Vaughan, who has led Recorded Music NZ…

The domestic distribution deal will also see the Kiwi reggae icons release a string of new singles with Ingrooves.

Michael Gudinski had the Midas touch with the business of music. The late founder and chairman of Mushroom Group had a hand in countless careers, built an empire spanning two-dozen business and sold…

The song is taken from her 2013 debut album, 'Pure Heroine'.

Content Warning: This article covers sexual harassment incidents. If you or someone you know are affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13…