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NASA super-pressure balloon has been launched in Wanaka
A NASA super-pressure balloon has successfully been launched at Wanaka Airport around 1.15 am. It will continue to inflate and increase in size while rising 33 kilometers above Earth.
The…
Ken Rea’s Students Include Daniel Craig and Ewan McGregor
For 30 years, Rotorua-born Ken Rea has been a tutor in London at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, one of the oldest and most sought-after acting schools…
Six60 – So High
Kiwi dub rock band Six60 are relative newcomers on the NZ Music scene, but their rapidly making waves with their new album Album II,…
Feel the Heat in New Zealand’s Healing Heartland
“Just follow your nose and it will get you faster than any GPS can to Hell’s Gate, the most active geothermal park in Rotorua, which earned its…
Frontier Comes To Life In New Zealand With Slow West
Slow West’ first trailer has been released – an indie western which was filmed in New Zealand, which doubled for the wilderness of Colorado, and which premiered at the…
Queenstown Voted Top Destination in the South Pacific
Queenstown has been voted the number one destination in the South Pacific as well as one of the top 25 locations worldwide in Trip advisor’s 2015 Traveler’s…
Fear The Walking Dead – Teaser Trailer
New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis is set to take on the lead role in the ambitious new horror series Fear The Walking Dead, which…
The Bach Eatery Brings a Taste of New Zealand to King Street
Darrien Potaka, former executive chef of Sydney’s well-known Bistro Moncur, has opened his new restaurant – The Bach Eatery in Sydney’s Newtown.
His Bach Eatery brings a taste…
Ben Young’s Glass Sculptures Making Waves
Ben Young, a Sydney-based New Zealander, is a self-taught artist who has been making three-dimensional glass sculpture built up of flat coloured panes for over ten years. He is…
Research Looks at Preventing Genetically Inherited Cancers
Deadly stomach and breast cancers that are genetically inherited could be treated or even prevented with existing drugs identified by Otago University cancer researchers.
The researchers said their research showed…
Now You Shall Know Jennifer Compton’s New Collection
Wellington-born poet and playwright Jennifer Compton’s new collection Now You Shall Know “has an early late-career energy about it – and a focus on what is really important,” the…
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 35 – Flyboard Queenstown
This time the couple decided for a full on adrenaline rush when they decided to take on the challenge of Flyboarding in Queenstown. It…
Settlements May Be Imperfect but Important Example Says UN
Last year’s $170 million Ngai Tuhoe settlement is one of dozens the New Zealand government has signed with Maori tribes in a comprehensive, multi-billion-dollar process described in a United…
Comic James Nokise Digs into NZ Gang Culture
Wellington-born playwright James Nokise – a former gang member – is making his US debut with So-So Gangsta, a blend of theatrical lecture and stand-up comedy, as part of…
White Kiwi Chicks Hatch near Wellington
Two rare white kiwi chicks have hatched at Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre 125km north of Wellington.
Together with their three older siblings the kiwi chicks are likely to…
Slow West – Official Trailer
In this revisionist western tale Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as a love struck young man who comes to America to find his true love and…
New Zealand’s Deathgasm the Latest Shining Example of Horror Genre
New Zealand is once again making a name for itself in the horror genre with Deathgasm thanks to Kiwi producer Ant Timpson.
“With a title like Deathgasm, filmmaker…
Rugby Ref Steve Walsh Hangs up His Whistle
“In the end, the man who controlled the game controlled himself, allowing Steve Walsh to head into retirement as one of the most highly regarded referees in…
For Brian Sutton-Smith Play Nothing Less than Existential Necessity
Wellington-born developmental psychologist Brian Sutton-Smith, who wrote or edited more than 50 books and was among the first academics to treat the study of play as a rigorous discipline,…
Midnight Gallery – ‘Finger Tip Romance’
‘Fingertip Romance’ is the new single from New Zealand dub/soul band Midnight Gallery. Based out of Thames they are currently working on their new…
Black Caps edge South Africa in pulsating semi-final
“Thinking was the enemy of doing,” declared Black Caps batsman Grant Elliott who, with spin bowler Daniel Vettori – “two creaking 36-year-olds” – faced the task of making 12…
Brent Pope’s Shirt Range for Stylish Rugby Types
Though New Zealand-born rugby analyst and RTÉ broadcaster Brent Pope, 53, only launched his range of shirts in October 2014, it is now stocked all over Ireland.
Pope wanted shirts…
Drew Harré’s Fish La Boissonnerie in Parisian Top Wine Bar List
Former West Aucklander Drew Harré has a hand in one of Paris’ top five wine bars. The Wall Street Journal’s wine columnist Will Lyons recommends Fish La Boissonnerie as…
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 34 – Rakiura Track
Feeling like they wanted to stretch their legs, the couple took some time out on the Rakiura Track. Combining breathtaking forests and beach scenery…
Les Mis Star Hayden Tee a Menacing Javert
New Zealand-born Hayden Tee has “won rave reviews for his commanding, menacing performance” as villain Inspector Javert in the Australian production of Les Misérables on at Sydney’s…
Simone Kessell Fit to Be Queen in Biblical Epic
Actor Simone Kessell is off to Capetown in April to play the first Queen of Egypt in biblical television epic Of Kings and Prophets.
Of Kings and Prophets is the…
Daniel Kereopa Wins the Ultimate Waterman Crown
New Zealander Daniel Kereopa has been crowned the inaugural Ultimate Waterman this Saturday, 21st March, toppling seven international athletes to claim the title.
The kiwi went into the final day…
CW Beauty And The Beast – Jay Ryan Uncut
Kiwi hunk Jay Ryan is making waves in America with the gripping romantic-mystery series Beauty and the Beast. An update of the 1987 series,…
New Zealand Man 3D Prints the World’s Smallest Working Drill
Kiwi maintenance engineer Lance Abernethy has 3D printed the world’s smallest working drill with his Ultimaker 2 3D printer.
The functioning drill measures 17mm tall, 7.5mm wide, and 13mm…
Rose McIver in ‘iZombie’ thrills 2.3 million viewers
The kiwi actress newest project iZombie had a solid debut on The CW Tuesday night, averaging 2.3 million viewers for its 9 p.m. series premiere.
Rose Mc Iver…
New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs and reach Cricket World Cup semi-final
The New Zealand Black Caps have beaten the West Indies 393 for 6 in Saturday’s quarterfinal in a stunning game in front of a raucous capacity crowd at Wellington’s…
New Zealand, Vietnam Agree to Increase Trade
New Zealand and Vietnam have announced ambitious new trade goals following a meeting between New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Wellington.
“New…
New Zealand’s Economy on a Seven – Year High
New Zealand’s economy is on a seven-year high with 3.3 percent growth in the last year and the size of the economy growing to 238 billion New Zealand dollars…
Kiwi Actor Cliff Curtis to Star in The Walking Dead Spin-off Cobalt
Cliff Curtis will star as one of the main characters in The Walking Dead spin-off Cobalt, which will premiere on AMC in late summer.
The New…
Ophelia – Play With Me
Rising pop-folk band Ophelia are beginning to make waves in the New Zealand folk scene with their eclectic sound, and have released their new…
Brocken Spectre Phenomenon at Girdlestone Peak
A “spooky” Brocken spectre phenomenon, featuring as part of the Guardian’s “Photo Highlights of the Day,” is seen at Girdlestone Peak on Tarn Ridge in the Tararua mountain range.
“As…
Trilogy Gets the Kate Effect with Royal Using Skincare
Sisters Catherine de Groot and Sarah Gibbs may have started small, establishing their business from their father’s Upper Hutt shed in 2002, but they are now experiencing big success…
Steven Adams uses New Zealand slang in bank commercial
New Zealand basketball star, Steven Adams has brought New Zealand and its Kiwi slang closer to the USA with the latest commercial for the Oklahoma…
BancFirst – Steven Adams Commercial
In a new advert for BancFirst New Zealand basketballer and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams showcases just how diverse the Kiwi accent is.
Aurora Australis Lights Up Southern Sky In Sensational Display
Due to a rare geomagnetic storm a magnificent light display was visible in certain areas of New Zealand and Australia.
The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, was…
Hobbit Fans in Singapore Gather at Changi’s Middle-earth
Singapore Hobbit fans are being treated to a life-sized piece of Middle-earth in the departure hall of Changi Airport Terminal Three. As well as a hobbit hole, visitors can…
Rare Glimpse of Cloudless New Zealand from Space
A rare image of New Zealand without a ceiling of cloud has been captured from the International Space Station as it orbits 418km above the South Pacific Ocean.
According to…
Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.33 – Zorb
Deciding that they wanted some more fun, the couple, and a few of their friends decided to take on the mighty Zorb when they…
New Zealand’s NIWA Discovered 141 New Marine Species in 3 Years
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has discovered a range of 141 new marine creatures in the past three years.
“Marine research in recent years have…
NAB Director Geraldine McBride Defines New Banking Technology Future
NAB director and digital guru Geraldine McBride is leading National Australia Bank (NAB) into “a new personalised experienced-based economy” as she describes it.
“Digital disruption is the biggest fear of…
Kevin Roberts appointed Chairman of fast-growing My Food Bag
Global business leader Kevin Roberts become chairman of My Food Bag, a 2013 New Zealand start-up that delivers gourmet recipes and fresh pre-measured ingredients to the homes of 15000…
Devil Skin – Little Pills
Kiwi metal band Devil Skin are rising fast on the New Zealand rock scene with vigor and passion for a solid metal sound. Formed…
Kimberley Crossman Joins Fox ‘Fantasy Life’
Kiwi actress Kimberley Crossman has landed a role in U.S. pilot ‘Fantasy Life’ on Fox, which is based on the memoir by one of U.S.’ top fantasy experts, ESPN’s…
University of Auckland professors call on United Nations to lead efforts against smoking
Professors Robert Beaglehole and Ruth Bonita, from the University of Auckland have called on the United Nations to lead ‘a turbocharged’ campaign to make the world tobacco free by…
Melanie Lynskey Reflects on Realism in Latest Roles
From Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures to HBO’s new television show Togetherness, actor Melanie Lynskey reflects on what 20 years – and Charlie Sheen – have taught her about showbusiness.
Jackson’s…
Contiki Australia’s Katrina Barry Heads Evolving Tour Company
New Zealand-born Katrina Barry, managing director of Contiki Australia, says the tour group has changed greatly since New Zealander John Anderson founded the company in 1962. “Twenty years ago…
Tai Wynyard picked for Hoop Summit
University of Kentucky basketball Class of 2016 vocal agreement Tai Wynyard was named on Wednesday to play for the World Junior Select team that will play against the United…
Rose McIver in Rob Thomas’ ‘iZombie’
Rob Thomas new series ‘iZombie’, starring Kiwi actress Rose McIver, will air in New Zealand on TVNZ on Demand from Thursday, March 19.
The New Zealand native stars as Olivia…
New Zealand Researchers Track Blue Whale Songs off Antarctica
A team of researchers from New Zealand and Australia has successfully tracked scores of blue whales off Antarctica during a six-week expedition to the Southern Ocean.
Sharon Van Etten’s surprise performance leaves John Campbell in tears
John Campbell’s colleagues surprised the New Zealand news anchor with the ultimate music fan experience: his very own personal Sharon Van Etten show.
Because of his demanding work schedule, Campbell…
“What We Do in the Shadows” at the Top of the Pack
“What We Do In the Shadows” is so good, it wouldn’t be so creepy to have these lads rise from the crypt for a sequel”, proclaims Peter…
