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Sad live music news out of New Zealand - Splore is ending.

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Organisers Confirm Splore 2026 as Final Edition
The beloved Aotearoa festival's long-time owner shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the final edition.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Presenting the best Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far.

We finally settled on a top 300 - read the full list now at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
December 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Some of the great records that made our Best New Zealand Albums of 2025 list.
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
It’s been such a great year for New Zealand music.

Our editorial team spent longer than usual debating our favourite local albums of 2025

Check out the full list below! (And please feel free to tell me how wrong we got it...)

#newzealand #nzmusic

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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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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
One of New Zealand’s best bands are hitting the road.

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The Bats Announce New Zealand Album Tour
The legendary New Zealand band are touring in support of their new album, 'Corner Coming Up'.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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"I don’t know if I would’ve been a musician without a computer."

Multi-award-winning electronic artist Ninajirachi chatted with @babyzionov.bsky.social, in advance of her return to NZ this summer — playing the all-star SLACKBARN fest at Black Barn Vineyards!

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Interview: Ninajirachi (AUS) - SLACKBARN! Festival
Performing with an all star lineup at Black Barn Vineyards in Hawke's Bay on 10th January.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Big news for my adopted hometown! Six60 and Synthony are coming together for the first-ever live concert at Christchurch’s new stadium.

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Six60 and Synthony to Open New Christchurch Stadium
Two of New Zealand's biggest live acts will host the first-ever live concert at Christchurch's new stadium.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We’re very proud of Lewis Capaldi in Scotland - and for good reason.

I covered the first show of his long-awaited New Zealand and Australia tour for @rollingstoneaus last night.

Read the full review at the link below.

#lewiscapaldi #scotland

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Lewis Capaldi New Zealand Tour: Live Review
Lewis Capaldi made his long-awaited return to New Zealand in an emotional Christchurch show.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Dick Move earned a Taite Music Prize nomination for their second album 'Wet'. Don't bet against them repeating the feat next year for their excellent new record 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'.

Lucy Suttor says awards recognition is significant to her being the singer in a female-fronted punk band.
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Jim Nothing is one of New Zealand’s best indie musicians.

I caught up with him ahead of The Others Way!

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Jim Nothing Discusses AMAs Win, The Others Way and More
We caught up with the Auckland indie musician ahead of his appearance at The Others Way 2025.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Dick Move are one of the best punk bands in the game. Read all about them in my interview with frontwoman Lucy Sutton at the link.

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Dick Move Discuss Their New Album 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'
Dick Move have supported Foo Fighters and been nominated for prestigious awards. But they'll always be a DIY punk band at heart.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Bic Runga's new album, Red Sunset, recorded in Paris, will be released on Friday, February 13. It's her first collection of original material since 2011’s Belle. The title track 'Red Sunset' is out today, and The Red Sunset Tour... www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/bic-...
Bic Runga - AudioCulture
With her four studio albums of singer-songwriter pop, Runga has straddled the line between auteur and commercially successful pop star well. She is part of New Zealand’s music establishment, one of ou...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re premiering the cool new single/video by Bic Runga. Watch in full at the Rolling Stone AU/NZ website!
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There will be one familiar face when Laneway returns to Auckland next February: BENEE.

She revealed her love of the festival when we caught up to chat about her great new album ‘Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles’.

#laneway #benee
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Theia just released one of the best NZ albums of the year.

She told me all about it for Rolling Stone.

Read below!

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Theia Discusses Her Debut Album 'Girl, in a Savage World'
A decade into her career, Theia finally released her debut album. She tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about why it had to happen now.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
BENEE and I have something in common: OCD. What fun!

It was nice to hear her talk about how she sees her disorder as a positive thing when it comes to music.

Watch a clip from our Rolling Stone AU/NZ interview now.

#benee #ocd
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
When I was growing up in Scotland, there was no bigger band in the country than Travis.

So it was a lovely full circle moment to interview Fran Healy for Rolling Stone.

We discussed Travis’ upcoming Australia tour and much more.

Read below!

#travis #scotland

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Travis Were the Biggest Band in Britain. Why Does It Still Feel Like They're Underrated?
They toured with Oasis three times and influenced Chris Martin and Coldplay. But Travis have always just been
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October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Scotland is just five hours from Christchurch. Who knew.

#dunedin #scotland
October 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Looking to speak to Dunedin musicians for Rolling Stone.

Hit me up if that’s you!

#dunedin
October 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A group of Australian humanitarians in the Gaza Aid Flotilla have been detained by Israel Defence Forces. Story below.

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Australians in Gaza Aid Flotilla Detained by Israel
A press statement shared with Rolling Stone AU/NZ says the activists
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October 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Well done to Gut Health for speaking up. Australia needs more principled bands like them.

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Gut Health Call Out ARIA Partnering with Spotify
Gut Health are nominated in the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist category at the 2025 ARIA Awards. But the Melbourne punks have questioned ARIA's new partnership with Spotify.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
This might be the best Others Way lineup yet. Connan Mockasin just added!

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The Others Way 2025: Connan Mockasin and More Join Lineup
Sharon Van Etten, Anthonie Tonnon, High Dependency Unit, Isla Noon, and more were previously confirmed in May.
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September 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM