Category: music
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New Zealand Extends Copyright Protection for Artists and Iconic Music
New Zealand's government is extending copyright protection for music recordings and other works by 20 years, aiming to support Kiwi artists and align with international standards, fulfilling free trade agreement commitments.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomyMusic Copyright ActArtsPaul GoldsmithCameron BrewerFree Trade AgreementsNew Zealand Government
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Six New Zealand Radio Stations Honored for Local Music Airplay
Six commercial radio stations in New Zealand have been recognized for exceeding the 20% New Zealand music airplay threshold, with NiuFM leading the pack.
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Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' Arrives in Wellington
Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' is set to electrify Sky Stadium in Wellington this Wednesday, January 21st, promising a spectacular musical experience for fans.
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NZ On Air Music Wraps Up 2025 and Announces 2026 Funding Dates
NZ On Air Music reflects on a busy 2025, which included 289 funding grants, and looks forward to 2026 with new funding rounds and important payment dates for recipients.
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Wellington Gears Up for Festive Weekend and Economic Boost
Wellington prepares for a bustling weekend featuring a film premiere, international cricket, a cruise ship arrival, and Santa's visit, promising a significant boost to the local economy.
WorldEntertainmentBusinessAustralasiaFilm and TVMusicEconomy
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Ultra Music Festival to Debut in Wellington, New Zealand in 2026
Ultra Music Festival, a globally recognized EDM event, is set to launch its first New Zealand edition in Wellington in 2026, promising an economic boost and international recognition.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Flight Cancellations, Banking Updates, and Sports Wins
RNZ reports that airline passengers in New Zealand face potential flight cancellations due to grounded Airbus A320 jets, while the Banking Association addresses scam prevention.
TransportationMusicBusinessSportWeatherFinancial Markets RNZFlight CancellationsAirbus A320Banking AssociationScam PreventionAll Blacks SevensWaiwera Thermal SpringsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Parking Fees, Cat Control, and More
RNZ is covering new parking fees at NZ tourist spots, debates over cat control to protect biodiversity, celebrity fashion at the NZ Screen Awards, and more.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentScience & TechnologySportWeatherAustralasiaNational PartyEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVGeneral Weather
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Fat Freddy’s Drop Exhibition Coming to Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum will host an exhibition celebrating 20 years since Fat Freddy’s Drop released 'Based on a True Story', capturing a vibrant era in Wellington's music.
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CubaDupa 2026 Initial Line-up Announced
Wellington's CubaDupa street festival is set to return on March 28–29 next year. The two-day event will be held in the capital's creative heart, with an exciting programme.
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City Gallery Wellington Reopens with Cornelia Parker Exhibition
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is set to reopen in Te Ngākau Civic Square with a major exhibition by renowned 21st-century artist Cornelia Parker.
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports firefighters return to wildfire
Radio New Zealand reports that firefighters have returned to Tongariro National Park after a large fire triggered evacuations and a highway closure.
SportEntertainmentWeatherDisastersTransportationSocial IssuesClimate ChangeMusicDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Weather RNZTongariro National ParkfirefighterswildfireevacuationshighwayRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Z Energy Apology, Online Scams Surge
Radio New Zealand reports Z Energy apologized for a 2022 ad campaign after legal challenges. RNZ also notes online credit card scams have surged, and a report indicates beneficiaries and pensioners lack funds for basics.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportWeatherEconomyEnvironmentMusicMedical ScienceAgricultureGeneral Weather Z EnergyOnline ScamsNetsafeBeneficiariesPensionersFood InsecurityRNZ News
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Mayor-elect Andrew Little unveils his choice for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the upcoming 2025-28 term, setting the stage for the new triennium.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWeatherBusinessAustralasiaState GovernmentsEducationMusicDigital and Print PublishingTransportationTourismGeneral Weather
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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Closing Soon
The Waiata Takitahi funding round, a collaboration between NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, is closing this Thursday, October 30th, offering up to $15,000 for bilingual waiata projects.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Emergency Continues After South Island Storm
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a state of emergency in Southland and Clutha, New Zealand, will likely continue into next week following a severe storm.
WeatherSportEntertainmentSocial IssuesLegalGeneral WeatherMusic SouthlandCluthaMorrinsvilleMoeaia TuaiAuckland High CourtStormRNZ News
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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Open for 2025
NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho collaborate to support bilingual waiata with funding up to $15,000. The round aims to promote te reo Māori in mainstream music.
EntertainmentMediaAustralasiaMusicDigital and Print Publishing
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Wellington Heritage Festival Returns in October
The Wellington Heritage Festival is set to return in October, offering a diverse program of events that highlight the stories, landscapes, and communities of the Greater Wellington region.
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Wellington City Council Faces Privacy Breach and Credit Rating Review
Wellington City Council deals with a privacy breach involving sensitive documents, even as Standard & Poor’s reaffirms its AA-/A-1+ credit rating but maintains a negative outlook.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsMusicFilm and TV
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ reports that Hakyung Lee was found guilty of murdering her two children, whose remains were discovered in suitcases in an Auckland storage locker in 2022.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLegalEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceMusic RNZHakyung LeeAucklandmurdercrimechild abuseRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Suppression Breaches, Dog Shooting
RNZ reports on Justice Minister's promise to address Tom Phillips case suppression breaches, a dog shooting in Hamilton, and other top New Zealand news.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceMusicFilm and TVFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesLegal Tom PhillipsPaul GoldsmithHamiltonSnoop DoggHamish KerrcrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Police Locate Tom Phillips' Campsite
RNZ is reporting that police have located what they believe to be the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months. The campsite was well-hidden and difficult to access.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsLegalFilm and TVEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborMusicTransportation
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian covers the Erin Patterson mushroom case, a fugitive father killed in New Zealand, and Trump's warning to foreign companies on immigration law.
WorldAustraliaPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportEntertainmentScience & TechnologyMedical SciencePublic HealthDigital and Print PublishingMusicFilm and TVOpinionSocial IssuesTechnologyArtificial IntelligenceMedia Erin PattersonIan WilkinsonTrumpIsraelPalestinian prisonersGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Neo-Nazi Leader, Amazon Data Centers, Epstein Files
RNZ reports a New Zealand-born white supremacist leader in Australia faces charges, doubts emerge about Amazon's data center claims, and Epstein files are released.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportNational PartyEconomyAsiaMusic
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Firetruck Breakdown, Earthquake
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a firetruck broke down while fighting a blaze in Kumeū. Additionally, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the center of the country.
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High Tide Festival Moves to Wellington; Te Matapihi Construction Complete
High Tide music festival moves to Wellington's Waitangi Park for 2025. Te Matapihi Central Library construction is complete. Local election candidates will feature in online videos.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMusicLocal Elections High Tide FestivalWaitangi ParkTe MatapihiWellington City CouncilLower HuttCentral Library
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Loafers Lodge Arson Trial
Radio New Zealand reports a man on trial for the Loafers Lodge fire claimed he did not want to live there. RNZ also reports on a fentanyl overdose and a baby found dead.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFilm and TVMusicSocial IssuesEconomyEducation RNZLoafers LodgeArsonWellingtonNewtownFentanylAlbert ParkRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Says US Unlikely to Budge on Tariffs
RNZ reports that New Zealand's Prime Minister says the U.S. President is unlikely to reduce a 15% trade tariff. The trade minister met with his counterpart in Washington to discuss concerns.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldHealthSportTradeEconomyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFilm and TVMusic RNZChristopher LuxonTodd McClayNicola WillisTrade TariffUnited StatesRNZ News
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NZ On Air & Amazon Music Seminar for Aotearoa Artists
NZ On Air and Amazon Music are hosting a seminar in Auckland on August 27, featuring Chantelle Georgiou, to introduce Aotearoa artists to Amazon Music's resources and pitching strategies.
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Media Monitor: Road closures, pet support, and regenerative farming
Radio New Zealand reports on road closures due to snow, a project to help pet owners, the Green Party's annual meeting, regenerative farming, and a book about managing Guns N' Roses.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessEntertainmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentMusicTransportationGeneral Weather Desert RoadState Highway 1Big Hearts ProjectPetstock FoundationNZ Food NetworkGreen Partyregenerative farmingRNZ News