Punk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musical
The Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).
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Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
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Two arrested in $1.1m Taylor Swift ticket hacking scheme
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Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats
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Dolly Parton’s late husband, and the ‘terrible crush’ that gave us Jolene
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Brit Awards 2025: Who swept the show at the biggest night in UK music?
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New York Dolls frontman David Johansen dies at 75
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