Category: music
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Six New Zealand Radio Stations Honored for Local Music Airplay
Six commercial radio stations have been awarded for playing over 20 percent New Zealand music over the past year. NiuFM continues to lead, achieving an impressive 54.13 percent of local music airplay, an increase from 50.24 percent in 2024. NiuFM,…
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Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' Arrives in Wellington
International music sensation Ed Sheeran is bringing his highly anticipated 'Loop Tour' to Wellington this Wednesday, January 21st. The concert will take place at Sky Stadium, marking a significant event for the capital city. Fans can expect a memorable performance…
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NZ On Air Music Wraps Up 2025 and Announces 2026 Funding Dates
NZ On Air Music has concluded a busy 2025, marked by significant support for local artists. The year included 15 funding rounds and 12 NewTracks compilations. A total of 1,110 funding applications were received, resulting in 289 NZ On Air…
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Wellington Gears Up for Festive Weekend and Economic Boost
Wellington is set to be a hub of activity next weekend, with a major film premiere, an international cricket match, the arrival of a cruise ship, and a visit from Santa Claus. The events are expected to provide a significant…
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Ultra Music Festival to Debut in Wellington, New Zealand in 2026
Ultra Music Festival is set to make its New Zealand debut in Wellington in 2026. The electronic dance music festival, known for its global presence, will be hosted along the capital city’s waterfront on Friday 10 April 2026. Audiology Touring…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Flight Cancellations, Banking Updates, and Sports Wins
RNZ is reporting that airline passengers throughout New Zealand are experiencing flight cancellations, with more possible due to grounded Airbus A320 jets. It said the Banking Association is criticizing social media, technology, and telecommunications companies for insufficient scam prevention measures.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Parking Fees, Cat Control, and More
RNZ is reporting that new parking fees will be implemented at three popular New Zealand tourist destinations starting next month. It said these fees will apply to both locals and tourists. In other news, RNZ said there is a debate…
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentScience & TechnologySportWeatherAustralasiaNational PartyEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVGeneral Weather
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Fat Freddy’s Drop Exhibition Coming to Wellington Museum
Wellington City Council announced that the Wellington Museum will host an exhibition celebrating Fat Freddy’s Drop and their iconic album, 'Based on a True Story'. Released twenty years ago, the album captured an intoxicating time in the Wellington music scene.…
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CubaDupa 2026 Initial Line-up Announced
Wellington’s popular two-day street festival, CubaDupa, will return to the capital’s creative heart on March 28–29 next year with an exciting programme. The initial line-up for the 2026 festival has been announced, promising a vibrant celebration.
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City Gallery Wellington Reopens with Cornelia Parker Exhibition
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is reopening in Te Ngākau Civic Square with a major exhibition by Cornelia Parker, a significant 21st-century artist. The gallery is making its return with this exhibition.
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports firefighters return to wildfire
Radio New Zealand is reporting that firefighters have returned to Tongariro National Park to battle an out-of-control wildfire. RNZ said the large fire had triggered evacuations of trampers and caused the closure of a nearby highway.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Z Energy Apology, Online Scams Surge
RNZ is reporting that Z Energy has apologized for its 2022 ad campaign following legal action. Consumer groups and environmental organizations claimed the campaign was misleading and constituted greenwashing. RNZ also reports that New Zealanders are losing more money to…
BusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportWeatherEconomyEnvironmentMusicMedical ScienceAgricultureGeneral Weather Z EnergyOnline ScamsNetsafeBeneficiariesPensionersFood InsecurityRNZ News
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Wellington’s Mayor-elect Andrew Little has announced his pick for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the new 2025-28 triennium. In other news, the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, collaborating with Tuatahi Creatives and Massey University, has launched an…
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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Closing Soon
The 2025 Waiata Takitahi funding round, a collaboration between NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, is closing this Thursday, October 30th, at 4pm. This round supports bilingual waiata with at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics, aiming to promote…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Emergency Continues After South Island Storm
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the state of emergency in Southland and Clutha, New Zealand, will likely remain in place into next week. Officials made the announcement following a severe storm in the South Island. RNZ also reported that…
WeatherSportEntertainmentSocial IssuesLegalGeneral WeatherMusic SouthlandCluthaMorrinsvilleMoeaia TuaiAuckland High CourtStormRNZ News
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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Open for 2025
The 2025 Waiata Takitahi funding round, a collaboration between NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, is now open. This initiative supports bilingual waiata, requiring at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics, aiming to integrate the language into mainstream playlists…
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Wellington Heritage Festival Returns in October
The Wellington Heritage Festival will return this October, offering a range of events that celebrate the stories, landscapes, and communities of the Greater Wellington region. The festival aims to provide insights into the area's heritage. Wellington City Council provides email…
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Wellington City Council Faces Privacy Breach and Credit Rating Review
Wellington City Council is addressing a privacy breach involving the unauthorized release of confidential historical documents. Simultaneously, Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed the council’s AA-/A-1+ long-term credit rating, but maintains a negative outlook. Looking ahead, the council is preparing for…
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Suppression Breaches, Dog Shooting
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is promising to resolve widespread breaches of suppressed information in the Tom Phillips case. It said a High Court injunction preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation…
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Media Monitor: Police Locate Tom Phillips' Campsite
RNZ is reporting that police believe they have discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months. It said the campsite is about 200 meters from where the younger children were found on Monday. Detective…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian is reporting that Ian Wilkinson, a survivor of the mushroom poisoning case, said he will “grieve and heal” after a judge sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison. In other news, The Guardian said a New Zealand fugitive…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Neo-Nazi Leader, Amazon Data Centers, Epstein Files
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealand-born leader of a white supremacist group in Australia is appearing in court, charged with intimidating a police officer and breaching an intervention order. It said this follows the neo-Nazi's alleged involvement in a…
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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. It said this is another in a series of breakdowns in Auckland's firefighting heavy aerial appliances. RNZ also said that more than 7000 people…
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High Tide Festival Moves to Wellington; Te Matapihi Construction Complete
Wellington's High Tide music festival is set to move from McEwan Park in Lower Hutt to Waitangi Park in Wellington for its 2025 event. This locally-grown, multi-genre festival aims to expand its reach with the change of venue. In other…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Loafers Lodge Arson Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a man on trial for allegedly setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel, killing five, did so because he didn't want to live there. RNZ said the 50-year-old, who has name suppression, faces five…
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Says US Unlikely to Budge on Tariffs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that the U.S. President will likely not reduce a 15% trade tariff for New Zealand exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay met with his counterpart in Washington this week to…
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 at Big Fan in Auckland on Wednesday, August 27, from 5pm to 6pm. Chantelle Georgiou, Head of Label Relations and Marketing AU/NZ at Amazon Music, will lead the seminar, introducing…
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Media Monitor: Road closures, pet support, and regenerative farming
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories this morning. The Desert Road, also known as State Highway 1 in the North Island, is closed due to snow. Warnings have also been issued for the South Island. Separately, The Big…
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Music Funding Seminar Coming to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
A seminar titled ‘Building Support and Music Funding 101’ will be held in Ōtautahi-Christchurch on Saturday 23 August 2025. Presented by NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission, the seminar will explore developing a music career and available support…