The January lawsuit alleged that UMG published and promoted a track on rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us even though it included false paedophilia allegations against Drake.
Entertainment
Friday 10:02am
1:31
"Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens," the 76-year-old said on X.
World
Friday 8:08am
"I’m not ready to die yet. I don't think God is through with me. And I ain’t done working," she said.
Thu, Oct 9
1:30
The 79-year-old's younger sibling Freida said she was "up all night praying for my sister".
Wed, Oct 8
She has sung for queens, presidents, and packed concert halls across the world, but Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's greatest legacy may now be what she leaves behind.
New Zealand
The Life of a Showgirl became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 — and in its first 11 hours of release.
Sat, Oct 4
The judge said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released, these crimes won’t happen again.
Crime and Justice
The popstar has built a global empire fuelled by loyal Swifties whose devotion all but guarantees her success.
Fri, Oct 3
RNZ's review sought to "determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient".
Wed, Oct 1
According to TMZ, "multiple sources" had told the outlet the couple had been living separately for several months.
Tue, Sep 30
"You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you," she wrote in a social media post.
The group said their guitars, bass, cymbals, snare, pedal board, and rented equipment were stolen from their van while in France.
The Grammy winner will lead the halftime festivities from Levi's Stadium on February 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Mon, Sep 29
Countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain have threatened not to participate unless Israel is excluded from the competition.
Sat, Sep 27
The stadium's planning rules allow just 12 concerts a year, but the rules are more flexible for sports.
Business
Thu, Sep 25
The woman had attempted to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland home and property before a judge halted the brazen foreclosure sale.
Wed, Sep 24
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a new name for an Auckland transport hub, Jimmy Kimmel is set to return, and a big boost for the All Blacks.
Health
Tue, Sep 23
Román Carrasco Delgado, 84, is seeking at least $1.68 million in damages and emotional distress.
Thu, Sep 18
This year's festival will take place on Thursday, February 5 at Western Springs.
Top New Zealand musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving the streaming service behind.
Wed, Sep 17
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, Snoop Dogg will no longer be performing in Auckland this weekend," one of the promoters, 4ward Entertainment, said.
The American metal pioneers are returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2020.
Tue, Sep 16
Bobby Hart was a key part of the Monkees' multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as Last Train to Clarksville and I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone.
Mon, Sep 15
Organisers said the music and arts event would be taking a year off in 2026.
Wed, Sep 10
The group were announced as the headliners for next year's Electric Avenue festival at Christchurch's Hagley Park in February.
Wed, Sep 3
