MACEY on the Reality of Being an Artist Today: ‘I’m Having to Post Every Day’
Posted in: Music News
MACEY is riding high after the release of his second album, but even he's not immune to the tough reality of our current live music scene
New Zealand Festival Confirms Return After 4-Year Hiatus
Posted in: Music NewsIt's not all doom and gloom on the Aotearoa New Zealand live music front: Tora Bombora is returning in 2027.
New Zealand Lose First World Cup Match Since 1982: 5 Takeaways
Posted in: Culture ListsHistory was on the line for both New Zealand and Egypt today — and unfortunately it went the way of the latter nation
New Zealand Battle Iran in Enthralling World Cup Opener: 4 Takeaways
Posted in: Culture ListsNew Zealand and Iran played out one of the most enthralling games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, battling to a 2-2 draw
‘A Labour of Love’: Local Venues Are Vital to the Future of New Zealand Music
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe meet some of the hard-working people involved in Strange Universe, Auckland's new independent music series
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: April 20th-26th
Posted in: Music FeaturesStay up to date with all the best New Zealand music from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
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
Meet the Young New Zealand Artists Who Cracked 1 Billion Streams: ‘If I Can Do It From My Bedroom So Can You!’
Posted in: Music Features9lives and SXMPRA both have over 1 billion streams to their name. Their achievement should offer encouragement to other Aotearoa musicians.
‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ Returning to Cinemas for 10th Anniversary
Posted in: Movie News"If anything, the re-release just proves that good stories don’t age… which is great, because clearly neither do I," says Taika Waititi
Inside Port Noise, Australasia’s Best Little Music Festival
Posted in: Music FeaturesOn Saturday, Port Noise will once again take over the main street of Ōhinehou Lyttelton. To celebrate its fourth year, Rolling Stone caught up with co-founders Ben Woods and Rose Smyth to reflect on the festival's growing popularity, the importance of having diverse lineups, and more.
