2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: The Best and Worst Moments
Posted in: Music Lists
Last night's Aotearoa Music Awards had memorable speeches, big wins, and some not-so-good moments. In other words, a vintage awards show.
2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
Posted in: Music ListsOur editorial team consider the runners and riders in some of the main categories at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
Dick Move’s Punk Protest Songs Are Inspired by the Working People of Aotearoa
Posted in: Music FeaturesRead an exclusive interview with socialist party-punk band Dick Move, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts
Future of Music 2026
Posted in: Music ListsOur annual Future of Music list returns with another crop of exciting Aotearoa and Australian acts ready for the global stage
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
Marlon Williams Leads 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards Nominations
Posted in: Music NewsGeneva AM, Stan Walker, Tami Neilson, Dick Move, Ringlets, Phoebe Rings, and more are amongst this year's finalists
Foo Fighters’ Aotearoa Tour Will Spotlight a New Wave of Local Rock
Posted in: Music FeaturesFoo Fighters return to New Zealand in 2026 with a stacked lineup of local support acts — including DARTZ, Dick Move, and more
Marlon Williams, Dick Move and More Nominated for 2026 Taite Music Prize
Posted in: Music NewsThis year's ceremony will be held at the NZICC, and for the first time in its history, the event will be open to the public
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
