I tēnei pō (Wed), Catalyst poetry evening - koha entry - 7pm - more info here: www.facebook.com/share/1HA7Rt... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in or order online 🌿

There’s been a lot of talk about children this past week - how to punish them, how to breed them, and how business people are like them - but none of it about child welfare. My #cartoon today #NZpol

Ara Music Arts final year students take over @03sessions.bsky.social this August! 6 August 7:30pm SMJ Quartet 8:30pm Conrad MS 13 August 7:30pm Samuel with Off Topic 8:30pm Lachie Platt 20 August 7:30pm Le Butin 8:30pm Cam Sycamore 2 acts per show - doors open 7pm - koha entry

Bandcamp removes Boy George's AI pro-Israel reggae song

Bandcamp Removes Boy George’s AI Pro-Israel Reggae Song

Last week, Boy George released “We Will Dance Again,” a reggae song that he made in support of Israel’s campaign of genocide. The song itself denies the term “genocide,” and Boy George claims that he ...

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The Broken Heartbreakers playing Spacies: Hepetema/September 5th Tīkiti / 🎫 : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/102757/T...

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We're giving away The Broken Heartbreakers' gorgeous new album 'Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving'. To go in the draw, answer the question in our newsletter by midday Friday August 7th. The Broken Heartbreakers are led by songwriters Rachel Bailey and John Howell... mailchi.mp/audioculture...

Chlöe Swarbrick and NZ Greens with one of the most important messages for the public to note ahead of the upcoming election in Aotearoa.

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Ōtepoti’s longstanding indie folk favourites The Broken Heartbreakers emerge to announce their brand new album Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving & a nationwide tour, they stop in to see us w/ āwhina from Violet French & the Woolston Operatic Society 5/9- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/102757/T...

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03 Sessions@03sessions.bsky.social · 3d ago

Ara Music Arts final year students take 03 Sessions by storm! @spaceacademy.bsky.social 7pm Doors 7:30pm Show KOHA 6 August – 7:30pm SMJ Quartet | 8:30pm Conrad MS (Fusion) 13 August – 7:30pm Samuel with Off Topic | 8:30pm Lachie Platt 20 August – 7:30pm Le Butin | 8:30pm Cam Sycamore

'The Bats' graced our/tō tātou stage last Tūrei/Tuesday. 🦇🦇🦇 Lovely pics by Felix Mendonca

I tēnei wiki! WENEREI: Catalyst poetry - free - 7pm TAITEI: 03 Sessions: Ara takeover w/ SMJ Quartet & Conrad MS - 7pm PARAIRE: Pool House Foreign Films release show - 8pm HĀTAREI: DUN Records 4EPs release show - 8pm RĀTAPU: DUN Records 4EPs all ages release show - 2pm & Ezra Neal - 7:30pm

China has lodged a formal complaint after New Zealand’s top diplomat on Wednesday told a Chinese-born lawmaker to “go back to your own country.” His comment has also prompted calls in New Zealand for the minister’s dismissal.

Beijing Protests After New Zealand Minister Insults Chinese-Born Lawmaker

The foreign minister, Winston Peters, who leads a populist party, has refused to back down after telling the member of Parliament to “go back to your own country.”

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UnderTheRadar@undertheradarnz.bsky.social · 3d ago

ŌHC Fest - Ōtautahi Hardcore Festival features six powerhouse acts from around Te Waipounamu, plus one secret headliner at @spaceacademy.bsky.social on 26th September! Get tickets NOW via UTR 🙌

Let's draw a line in the sand. No mining on public Conservation land. If this Coal-alition Government actually listened to kiwis, this would be a no brainer. It's in our nature to care for eachother and te taiao environment. For all of us 🐝🦋🌳🐧👶

I tēnei pō (Sun), The Play’s The Thing play reading of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf - 5pm - free - www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/live-pl... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in or order online 🌿

"If I could say one thing directly to Winston Peters, it would be this: please don’t use any mean words like that. It discredits us. We’re not retards. We’re not dumb. We’re people." ❤️‍🔥

The Spinoff@thespinoff.bsky.social · 5d ago

If I could say one thing to Winston Peters, it would be: please don’t use mean words

Two members of Massive Attack have reportedly been banned from Singapore after a pro-Palestinian demonstration onstage at their show Wednesday

Two Massive Attack Members Banned From Singapore After Pro-Palestinian Display At Concert

Two members of Massive Attack have been banned from Singapore and issued a “stern warning” after a pro-Palestinian display at a concert this week, local police and the Infocomm Media Development Autho...

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Stardust 🌏🎬@stardustbluepr.com · 5d ago

Large crowds busked yesterday evening in Dublin in honor of Glen Hansard 🙏🏻🎶 RIP via conorpope on IG

I tēnei pō (Sat), HOMESICKK? all ages fundraising shows - 1:30pm w/ Saint Peters Thursday, Tealskie, & Face First - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103358/H... & R18 show w/ Saint Peters Thursday & This Dog - 8pm - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103359/H... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm 💚

A brief history of music scandals rocking New Zealand politics

A brief history of music scandals rocking New Zealand politics

After Tamatha Paul was accused of ripping off Metallica, Alex Casey looks at the times politics and music have collided....

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Morgan La Fae@morgan-lafae.bsky.social · 6d ago

Cigarettes and Coffee song and video are out everywhere now! 🎂✨🍒 This song captures the daydream fantasy land that I live in, and I’m so happy to finally take you there with me 💭🫶🫧 breadandbutter.bfan.link/cigarettes-a...

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Māori roll or general roll? You have until August 6 to decide | Now You Know | The Spinoff

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Last call. Au revoir et merci Kavinsky 🖤

Silver Scroll finalist HINA chatted with Tasha Tziakis about the genesis of her debut album Descending Dreams (out today!), her own growth as a songwriter + more. Don't miss next week's launch event with band & special guest Na’amah at Kāhui St. David's, get tickets via UTR.

Interview: HINA's Debut Album 'Descending Dreams'

Playing a Tāmaki Makaurau release event at Kāhui St. David's on 6th August.

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I'm excited to announce a big editorial change at Rolling Stone. Starting today with a special series, we’re giving a platform to New Zealand’s independent films and filmmakers. Find out more at the link below! au.rollingstone.com/movies/movie...

New Zealand Cinema Is Thriving. That's Why We're Expanding Our Coverage

A new generation of New Zealand filmmakers and films are gaining notice, from 'Big Girls Don't Cry to 'The Weed Eaters'.

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Nopilot celebrates new music w/ āwhina from Imperial April & Paperwaves - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103045/N... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away. Pop in or order online 🌱

JUST IN! 'Piss~Up' by C.O.F.F.I.N Garage rock and thrash-tinged hardcore punk belters from the Aussie group. www.normanrecords.com/records/2119...

There are BIG chunks of money going to some political parties in NZ and many are linked to corporate interests. It’s not a level playing field and that is a threat to our democracy. It’s time for better rules. Sign the petition now: action.greenpeace.org.nz/petition/cle... … #nzpol