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Luxon 'comfortable' with Bishop's response after music awards 'rant'
The PM says the senior Cabinet minister had already corrected himself and said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. Audio
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'I don’t change for no one' - Hori Shaw and those bloody crocs
30 May 2025"I don't really care about that fame stuff," says the Aotearoa Music Awards' breakthrough artist of the year.
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L.A.B have already bagged the first Aotearoa Music Award
29 May 2025The band will pick up the Te Manu Mātārae Tūi for their massive contribution to the local music landscape.
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Country star Kaylee Bell on unexpected motherhood
27 May 2025Bell is currently one of New Zealand's most successful music exports despite a lifetime of health battles that made her think having a baby wasn't possible.
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Jordyn with a Why: 'My music career is basically a series of doing scary things'
27 May 2025You make your world bigger when you can live outside of being comfortable, says musician Jordyn Morgan (aka Jordyn with a Why).
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Saxophonist Thabani Gapara is hitting his stride at 40: ‘So many wonderful changes are taking place’
27 May 2025New Zealand's go-to saxophonist is up for Best Jazz Artist at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards.
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The finalists for the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
27 May 2025Stan Walker and CHAII lead nominations for the awards that celebrate New Zealand's music industry.
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Rapper CHAII can't believe she's clocked the most Tūī nominations
27 May 2025The Persian-Kiwi has earned five nominations at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards which she says is "crazy".
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Marlon Williams' AMA trophy snaps in half
31 May 2024"I broke the award." Marlon Williams says he dropped his Best Solo Artist award on a concrete floor. Audio
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2024 Aotearoa Music Awards: Bright, bold and ready to party in pictures
31 May 2024Not everyone could bag an official trophy, but that didn't stop the fun and frivolity. Check out the best pictures captured at the celebration of New Zealand music.
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As it happened: Aotearoa Music Awards - all the music, glam and winners
30 May 2024The Beths scored the night's most coveted award, while Dame Hinewehi Mohi got a standing ovation. Here's how it all happened.
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What you need to know about the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
28 May 2024Prepare to close out Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa (New Zealand Music Month) in style - the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards are almost here. Here's everything you can expect on the night.
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How to cast your vote for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
24 May 2024Next week, judges will decide who will win the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards - and you can be one of them.
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Three new categories at 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
23 May 2024Awards for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Single, and Te Manu Mātārae will be presented at AMAs 2024.
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Dame Hinewehi Mohi inducted into New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
18 May 2024The singer, producer and te reo Māori advocate says she's honoured to be recognised for her music - her "real heart project".
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Aotearoa Music Awards 2024: Where to watch and who will perform?
17 May 2024One of the biggest nights in New Zealand music is fast approaching - the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards will be held on 30 May at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre.
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Here are the finalists for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
18 Apr 2024Stan Walker and Avantdale Bowling Club's Tom Scott lead the nominations.
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