Jack Brough is working to achieve his dream after a terminal brain cancer diagnosis left him with the prospect of limited time.
Health
6:00am
Gordon Lightfoot's mournful storytelling propelled the tragedy into infamy.
World
7:00pm
Liam Gallagher unleashed on a fan who threw flares at the band's first sold-out concert in Australia.
4:31pm
The tour will celebrate the 21st anniversary of their landmark debut album, Based on a True Story, which was independently released in 2005.
Entertainment
Mon, Oct 20
Scientists in the US are exploring how music can affect pain perception.
Sun, Oct 19
A Northern California aquarium was flooded with calls about a vintage sea otter conservation T-Shirt after it was worn by pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Sat, Oct 18
Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall, according to his agent.
Fri, Oct 17
Three shows are lined up for January 2026 in Taupō, Whitianga and Wanaka.
Thu, Oct 16
The Grammy and Academy Award-nominated band returns to New Zealand in 2026.
Wed, Oct 15
D'Angelo's sound helped spearhead the neo-soul movement of the 1990s, with hits including Brown Sugar and Lady.
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.
Fri, Oct 10
"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.
"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
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
The group said their guitars, bass, cymbals, snare, pedal board, and rented equipment were stolen from their van while in France.
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.
Tue, Sep 23
This year's festival will take place on Thursday, February 5 at Western Springs.
Thu, Sep 18
The American metal pioneers are returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2020.
Tue, Sep 16
Organisers said the music and arts event would be taking a year off in 2026.
Wed, Sep 10
