Aucklanders were out in force at the opening day of the Pasifika festival today - soaking up the best sights, sounds and flavours the Pacific has to offer.

Two people have been injured after Iron Maiden's private jet collided with a lorry.

Justin Bieber struggled to raise a smile for his fans at a meet and greet in Seattle, Washington, despite charging them US$2,000 (NZD$2965) for a selfie.

Zayn Malik took to his Instagram account to debut the new inking, an intricate bird with the letters 'M.O.M' inked around it.

Tom Jones hits town this week on the back of a run of acclaimed albums and an autobiography. He talks about his late-career renaissance.

Hyperion Records continues to excavate the forgotten and often minor gems of the 19th century in its various Romantic Concerto series.

A story about a famous filmmaker's gender transition has transitioned into one about the tabloid press.

Ladyhawke has revealed her new album was delayed while she battled to get sober, and says making it was like an exorcism for her soul.

Auckland trio Mothra are earning comparisons to Tool, Isis and Jakob with their debut album Decision Process. They tell Chris Schulz how it was made.

The Black Quartet combined with Lawrence Arabia, Tiny Ruins, and Rob Ruha for a charming evening of musical diversity.

Lydia Jenkin talks to Taite Prize finalist Nadia Reid about why she was in no hurry to make her debut album.

The rapper made a payment deal with creditors.

Australian singer and actor dies after suffering an aortic aneurysm following a small operation.

Dave Dobbyn talks to Russell Baillie about the pop, personal and experimental urges that went into in his first album in years.

Dr. Luke will reportedly be dropped by Sony Music.

TVNZ's channel for boys has nabbed the hottest talk show around.

When speaking to 27-year-old Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, it's hard not to slow your voice down to match his deep, laconic southern drawl.

Lilly Wachowski, whose sister Lana came out as transgender in 2012, says she came out after pressure from tabloid journalist.

The producer of virtually every Beatles song has died.

The All About That Bass singer felt uncomfortable filming her new video.

Sufjan Stevens described his mesmerising and moving Civic Theatre show last night better than anyone else could: "A celebration of termination."

Eight Mile Style LLC and Martin Affiliated LLC, publishers of Eminem's copyrights, accused the party of using backing music to the rapper's song Lose Yourself.

Botched ticketing nearly ruined concert for four friends until Madonna's chef came to the rescue.

Emily King music is described as existing "where the cafe meets the dancefloor" - understated pop and soul.

The rapper is adamant he won't change his mind.

I think Auckland, which is where I've spent most of my growing-up. A complex, sprawling place to live, with many pockets of beauty.

The Black Quartet bring a contemporary touch to classical ensemble music and has played with everyone from Kanye West through to our own Six60.

Laughton Kora is one of four brothers in the band Kora, he sang on Dotcom's album, acted in Coverband, and this week is in the Auckland Arts Festival