
2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: The Best and Worst Moments
Last night's Aotearoa Music Awards had memorable speeches, big wins, and some not-so-good moments. In other words, a vintage awards show.

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Last night's Aotearoa Music Awards had memorable speeches, big wins, and some not-so-good moments. In other words, a vintage awards show.

Marlon Williams, Lorde, and The Beths all won big at tonight's Auckland ceremony, with Fat Freddy's Drop and Ché Fu also honoured

Thanks to his deeply personal album 'Te Whare Tīwekaweka', Marlon Williams won Album of the Year, Single of the Year and more

Dame Lynda Topp gave a powerful and emotional speech at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, just days after the passing of her twin sister

Ahead of his induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame this week, we're taking a closer look at the Aotearoa rapper's iconic second album

The People’s Choice Tūī celebrates the artists who have connected most strongly with Aotearoa audiences