Greymouth’s Jackie Thomas has been crowned the winner of the first season of The X Factor New Zealand. More than 6000 hopefuls had auditioned to be in the running to win the title, a record contract with Sony and a car.
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Mitre 10 Dream Home: Tantrums and building puns
Last night’s episode of Mitre 10 Dream Home was chock-a-block with tools, tears and tantrums while the contestants faced disaster after disaster setting up their lounges.
Re-wired electric hustle
After six years together, Electric Wire Hustle have been doing some major re-wiring ahead of the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album #BlackWater/Love Can Prevail.
Wilson’s year of embarrassments
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Well, for Cal Wilson in 1994, mainly it was the worst of times.
Fat Freddy’s winning formula
I’ve been waiting for the new album by Wellington’s Fat Freddy’s Drop for a long time. The new album, Blackbird, which was released in June, is their third studio album and the first studio album since 2009.
Album review: Fat Freddy’s Blackbird
I’ve been waiting for the new album by Wellington’s Fat Freddy’s Drop for a long time. The new album, Blackbird, which was released in June, is their third studio album and the first studio album since 2009.
Filming wraps on quake series
Filming for a mini-series on Christchurch’s quakes has finally come to an end.
Aerosmith singer accepts haka challenge
The bad boys from Boston, Aerosmith, have touched down to a small but enthusiastic reception at Christchurch international airport. The band, with about seven trolleys of luggage in tow, posed with fans after being welcomed with a spirited powhiri in the arrivals lounge about 7.20pm
Cafe owner eager to light up dating show
Calling all lonely singles – now’s your chance to find your perfect match. The catch You have to speak Mandarin.