Nominations Open for the 2026 Taite Music Prize
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The night’s top honour went to MOKOTRON for their genre-blurring, thematically rich release 'WAEREA'
Bic Runga, Dick Move, Kaylee Bell & More to Receive Support From New Touring Fund
Posted in: Music NewsNZ On Air today announced the first recipients of its inaugural New Music Project Touring pilot, with the fund set to return in 2026
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: November 10th-16th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Theia Wants You to Hear Her Fury
Posted in: Music FeaturesA decade into her career, Theia finally released her debut album. She tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about why it had to happen now.
Jacinda Ardern Talks Trump, Christchurch Attack and Public Backlash on ‘The Daily Show’
Posted in: Culture NewsThe former New Zealand Prime Minister chatted with Jon Stewart about the future of global politics, her new documentary, and much more
New Zealand Still Hasn’t Formally Recognised State of Palestine
Posted in: Culture NewsBritain, Canada, and Australia announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine this weekend, but New Zealand hasn't followed suit
Brian Tamaki Is Protesting in the United Kingdom Now
Posted in: Culture FeaturesBrian Tamaki participated in the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally alongside the likes of Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk. Why was he there?
Chlöe Swarbrick Stood Up for Palestine. Will New Zealand MPs Follow Suit?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe Green Party's co-leader was ejected from New Zealand Parliament last week after giving a speech about Palestine. The incident exposed her government's moral failing over the war in Gaza.
Report Reveals Decision to Cut Māori Words From Junior Books
Posted in: Culture NewsA damning report has revealed that te reo Māori words have been almost completely banned from a series of books designed for younger readers
Erny Belle, UMO, Fazerdaze and More Shortlisted for 2025 APRA Silver Scroll and Maioha Awards
Posted in: Music NewsAPRA announces the 2025 Silver Scroll and Maioha shortlists, celebrating Aotearoa’s finest songwriting talent across genres and te reo Māori
