2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
Posted in: Music Lists
Our editorial team consider the runners and riders in some of the main categories at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
This Year’s Biggest Aotearoa Music Awards Snubs and Surprises: Dunedin, Theia, BENEE
Posted in: Music ListsLots of excellent artists have been nominated for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, but there were also some surprising choices
BENEE Tells Us About Her New Album, Laneway, Potential New Zealand Tour and More
Posted in: Music FeaturesAhead of her final two Laneway sideshows this weekend, read our wide-ranging interview with the Kiwi pop superstar
Kiwi Talent Stole the Show at Laneway Auckland
Posted in: Music NewsLaneway 2026 had its fair share of highlights, but it was Kiwi artists, like Womb, MOKOTRON, and BENEE, who truly stole the spotlight
Chappell Roan, BENEE and Role Model Steal the Show at Laneway Opener in Auckland
Posted in: Music NewsFrom Māori futurism to glitter-soaked queer anthems, Laneway’s biggest Aotearoa edition ever was a full-throttle celebration of Kiwi talent, chaos, and collective joy
WATCH: BENEE Was Role Model’s ‘Sally’ at Laneway Auckland
Posted in: Music NewsRole Model previously brought out Charli XCX as 'Sally' during his 'SNL' debut last year
The Best Australian & New Zealand Songs of the 21st Century So Far
Posted in: Music ListsPresenting our favourite Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far, featuring Lorde, Kylie, Powderfinger, Stan Walker, and more
The 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025
Posted in: Music ListsOur ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more
‘It’d Be So Rude Not to’: BENEE Plots New Zealand Tour After Laneway Appearance
Posted in: Music NewsBENEE told us about her hopeful tour plans in an interview about her newly released album 'Ur an Angel I'm Just Particles'
BENEE’s Second Album Is Done. Now She Wants to Star in the Next Philippou Brothers Horror Film
Posted in: Movie NewsThe Kiwi pop star is looking for her next creative adventure, and she has her eye on working with two of the hottest names in Australian filmmaking
