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"I walked into the studio, met Don, sung it a few times and then left. Little did we know what it would go on to become."

OPINION: He had a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Sitting on a couch in an office above his Kingsland bar, Six60s bassist Chris Mac took a sharp intake of breath when he heard my question. Id asked him about the bands critics, the negativity that seemed to surround Six60 from their origins as a covers band operating out of a Dunedin flat, and the early reviews, the ones that dismissed the group as "BBQ reggae". Mac remembered. He could quote the reviews back to me. He shook hi...

Popstars top 12 revealed: Who are the acts who could become NZs next big stars? 21 Apr, 2021 08:30 AM 5 minutes to read The Popstars panellists have selected the top 12 acts. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald Just 12 aspiring musicians remain in TVNZ 2s Popstars competition and the judges will have to make several tough decisions in the coming weeks. Theyve made it through nerve-wracking auditions and impressed Kimbra, Vince Harder and Nathan King with their speedy songwriting to earn themselves a pla...

umusicNZ Haere Mai Rā / Sway - Bic Runga performs her classic for the new album WAIATA / ANTHEMS is released to celebrate Māori Language Week / Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019 (Sep 9-15) In 2019, a group of New Zealand musicians such as Bic Runga, Tiki Taane, Tami Neilson, Stan Walker and Six60 recorded te reo versions of their songs for a compilation album called Waiata/Anthems. Conceived by musician Hinewehi Mohi, it proved to be a critical and commercial success. TV series Waiata Anthems fol...

Dawn breaks over Windsor on day of Prince Philips funeral: Queen prepares to bid farewell to her husband of 73 years at service that will mark his unwavering loyalty The eyes of the world will be on the royal estate today as the Queen says her final goodbye to the Duke  In pre-pandemic times thousands of mourners would have travelled to Berkshire town to pay their respects,  Early this morning members of the armed forces, police, security and the media were taking up positions The first glimp...

Queen is bearing up well as she oversees final preparations for Prince Philips funeral after ordering ‘mediator’ Peter Phillips to walk between feuding Harry and William Harry and William will be separated by cousin Peter Phillips as they walk in a line behind grandfathers coffin When the coffin is taken into chapel, William will move ahead of his brother as the royal family arrives in pairs Palace officials say royal men will wear morning coats with their medals and the women will wear day...

The two royals are photographed as they are rarely seen, enjoying the stunning scenery of Scottish Highlands Philip and the Queen relax on grass at Coyles of Muick, a beauty spot near the town of Ballater, Aberdeenshire The Duke lies back on a rug, propping himself up on his elbow and has jauntily placed his hat on his right knee Beaming at the Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who took the photograph in 2003 - the Queen also sits on a rug

Travel with Antiques Roadshow as they turn the spotlight on the incredible items with Asian and Pacific Islands origins including a Hawaiian Kou bowl, a Gandhi presentation spinning wheel, and an 1888 Joesph Nawahi painting.  Tues, May 11 In For My Father’s Kingdom, we follow Tongan pensioner Saia Mafileo and his family as they are stretched to breaking point by the commitment and passion to God that has driven Saias life.  Sat, May 15 6:30pm Next Gen Asian American Art Discover how Asian...

Something for everyone at Royal New Zealand Navy Band concert in Whanganui 14 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 2 minutes to read The Royal New Zealand Navy Band on board HMNZS Otago. Photo / Supplied Whanganui Chronicle The Royal New Zealand Navy Band hits Whanganui next week with a programme of music likely to appeal to a wide range of tastes. The 24 full-time musicians will play a two-hour concert at the Royal Wanganui Opera House on Monday, April 19. "Led by Lieutenant Commander Michael Dowrick, the band ...

Spy: Inside the TV music war between TVNZ and Three 10 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Popstars launch party Vince Harder, Erika Takacs, Megan Alitini and Nathan King. TVNZ2 began its Popstars roll-out while Three started pushing The Masked Singer. On Wednesday, ZMs Bree Tomasel hosted a VIP night to watch the Popstars finalists perform at their Muriwai mansion. Guests included musicians Kings, and Louis Baker with comedians Chris Parker and Laura Daniel. As the night was being filmed, all...