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Taku Mana is released today as part of the Waiata Anthem month of music
Majic Paora is thrilled to part of the Waiata Anthems whānau.

Amid online backlash Chappell Roan confirms she will vote for Kamala Harris
Star refused to endorse the VP and criticised the Democratic Party.

William Dart review: Mozart and Copland shine at NZSO's Jupiter concert in Auckland
NZSO's Jupiter concert features Mozart, Copland, and Cresswell's final Piano Concerto.

Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.

Strange cellmates in a US jail: Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried
New York Times: Sean Combs is in the same dormitory-style room as the crypto mogul.

So meant to be: Lorde performs 'Girl, So Confusing' with Charli XCX
The pop stars looked alike, had the same hair for the surprise performance.

Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced
The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.

Teskey Brothers to make Hawke's Bay debut with one-off Black Barn show
The Hawke's Bay summer is set to get a little more soulful.

David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane

'Unprecedented demand': More tickets released for NZ Coldplay fans
The Music of the Spheres World Tour is set to touch down in Aotearoa this November.

Drugs, sex, baby oil: The ‘freak-offs’ at the core of Diddy’s troubles
NY Times: Prosecutors say the encounters were abusive. Combs says they were consensual.

Jimmy Barnes shares health update after emergency surgery
The rocker was hospitalised after his Dunedin concert in August this year.

Top Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with student
The Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.

’NZ music industry isn’t set up for artists – it’s set up to benefit from them’ - Holly Arrowsmith
'The more I push into the music industry … I lose what I actually want,' says the singer.

Review: NZ Opera ends bumper season with grand finale
OPINION: This opera’s narrative has the adrenalin blast of a high-powered Sopranos episode

Katy Perry’s comeback album ‘143’ feels about 143 years old
OPINION: 'About half of the 33-minute album belongs at a retro DJ night.'

'Indomitable spirit': Music legend Eddie Low dies at 81
"He never knew how talented he was and how much he inspired all of us."

'Keep that flame alight': How rising teen beat the odds and wrote a song about it
Why Nikau Grace's latest single is a bit special.

Reports of concern about Justin Bieber amid Diddy scandal
Bieber has allegedly “cut himself off from the world” after the disgraced star’s arrest.

Nothing else matters: Metallica tease NZ tour after ‘far too long away’
'We will return,' the band tell Kiwi fans.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Spring fair, rugby, golf open and rock music
What's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring fair, Heartland rugby, Golf open championship

Festival directors celebrate Gisborne Boys’ High School’s contribution to Longline Classic art
Gisborne's Longline Classic to feature students' art as well as Tiki Taane and Scribe.

Diddy or didn't he? Mounting allegations against rap mogul allege 16 years of abuse and crimes
The music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

Luke Combs announces two record-breaking Eden Park shows
The country star will return to Aotearoa after a sell-out Auckland show in August 2023.

Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement highlights music's role in the US election
In a tight US Presidential race, music has the potential to make a big difference.

Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris for US president
The singer and her brother have urged their followers to register and vote.

8 takeaways on Diddy's indictment
What to know about Sean Combs' indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Sean Combs’ hip-hop rise, controversies and legal disputes: A timeline
New York Times: Combs faces new sexual assault allegations amid ongoing investigation.