From colour and glam to goth pirate, we've compiled our favourite pre-ceremony looks from the Taite Music Prize 2022.

The British High Commissioner has “apologised” on Twitter after her husband took a swing at Wellington's iconic water feature.

A small fire in a closed restaurant has shut down a central business district block in Timaru and resulted in the evacuation of at least one nearby restaurant.

The spray tan was applied; the glitter was slathered on – here's what happened in the Dancing with the Stars finale!

Controversial developer says he's not prepared to wait for the Mackenzie District Council and warns of court action.

The returning chairperson of Waikato-Tainui's executive is blunt in his assessment of the tribe's need to maximise opportunities and the downside of wastern-style democracy.

Hawks' basketball coach wasn't happy with how his time at the Rams ended, but he returns to Christchurch and enjoys buzzer-beating win.

The beloved 1980s-set sci-fi series is back with a bang, while a new show combines Sir David Attenborough and The Lion King's visual effects team.

Timaru group sees any changes allowed to Showgrounds Hill consents as “effectively allowing the death by a thousand cuts" to the town's CBD.

A proposal to close a paper road has trampers and hunters fearing for the loss of access to a forest park.

The soon-to-be-constructed Waikato Regional Theatre “checks all the boxes” for orchestras, theatre companies and bands, those in the know say.

A Southlander learned an important lesson on giving back when he moved to Samoa.

Wellington City Council and the Government disagree over the future security of the council's troubled housing unit after a multi-million dollar announcement.

OPINION: Sure 1999 might have The Matrix and 1982 The Thing, but what other year has Aliens, Blue Velvet and Basil the Great Mouse Detective?

Joining a rural fire brigade was never on Lisa Grant's mind until she heard her neighbour saying that the volunteer unit in her South Canterbury town was looking for more members.

The West Australians kept their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal hopes alive with a meritorious victory in Perth.

Former Silver Ferns captain produces standout showing to lead the Magic to their third win of season in premiership's bottom of table battle.

Folau Fakatava's injection off the bench in Melbourne saves the Highlanders' season as they grab a losing bonus point against the Rebels.

Five Kiwi teams and three Australian sides are set for the top eight. Marc Hinton looks at their playoff prospects.

Wellingtonians will temporarily be able to see themselves reflected as holograms above the city’s harbour with a new projection artwork.