
The 50 Best New Zealand Albums of 2025
Our ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more

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Our ranking of the best New Zealand albums of 2025, featuring Lorde, BENEE, The Beths, Kaylee Bell, and more

Two of New Zealand's biggest live acts will host the first-ever live concert at Christchurch's new stadium

The new additions join big names including Peking Duk and Faithless in being confirmed for Mānuka Phuel Synthony Festival 2026

To celebrate the release of her new album, 'Cowboy Up', Kaylee Bell sits down with Rolling Stone AU/NZ for a wide-ranging chat

'Cowboy Up' features a tribute to Shania Twain, a cover of a Natalie Imbruglia classic, and some of Bell's most personal songwriting to date

The New Zealand country star has announced her new album, arriving ahead of a nationwide tour

The Kiwi country music star's 'Cowboy Up Tour' will include five dates at major theatres across the country

After bringing the rodeo to Wellington’s Homegrown last month, Bell returns with a new country anthem

The Kiwi country star features on The Wiggles’ new album alongside Dolly Parton, Orville Peck, and more

"It’s a rodeo but not my first, baby," Bell sassily sings in her new single