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Archive >> April 2015
Lydia Ko Budding Superstar of Women’s Golf
As a phenomenon so far New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko, 17, is on par with the young Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, according to the Wall Street Journal. Are…
Rebecca Taylor Forgoes the Runway for Digital-Marketing
After 15 years of runway shows at New York fashion week, New Zealand-born Rebecca Taylor cancelled her autumn 2015 show. She used her roughly US$500,000 annual show budget to…
Hannah O’Neill Dances in Paris Opera’s Swan Lake
A New Zealander is one of the Paris Opera Ballet’s “emerging young dancers” who has brought “style and elegance” to Nureyev’s production of Swan Lake. This was the “sprightly”…
Astrophysicist David Stevenson Elected Cornell Professor-At-Large
New Zealand-born planetary scientist David Stevenson is one of five newly elected professors-at-large in the humanities, social and physical sciences who will visit Cornell University in Ithaca, New York…
Love Me Anyway – Ginny Blackmore
Listen to Ginny Blackmore’s beautiful single, ‘Love Me Anyway’. “This song is about how imperfect people and I can be in love and in…
New Zealand’s “Rock Star Economy” Takes Centre Stage
Australians are going to have to get used to New Zealanders going on about how much better their economy is, according to the Guardian.
Paul Bloxham, the HSBC economist who…
Queenstown One of the New York Times’ Top Trips
Queenstown features in an extensive interactive New York Times travel article, which covers 52 destinations to visit in 2015 recommended by its readers.
Rattandeep Singh writes: “Queenstown is one of…
Drone’s View of Evans Pass in Christchurch
Take a look at an amazing quality video of a 4K UHD drone flying over Sumner Road (Evans Pass) in Christchurch. The road has…
Chef Jamie Hodges Sources Absolutely Locally in Ontario
New Zealander Jamie Hodges and his partner Amber Thom operate Epicurious Catering in Kingston, Ontario, and will soon open Juniper Café serving food sourced completely locally.
Originally from…
Reg Mombassa Shows at Mambo Exhibition in Sydney
Auckland-born artist and musician Reg Mombassa’s works dominate the “Mambo: 30 Years of Shelf-Indulgence” exhibition on at the newly opened aMBUSH Gallery in Sydney.
His art is now…
Daryl Gibson has been appointed Waratahs head coach
Daryl Gibson has been confirmed as the new NSW Waratahs’ head coach for the next three Super Rugby seasons on Thursday April 02. That makes the New Zealander the…
NZ attracts Aussie start-ups with funding opportunities
New Zealand is “recruiting actively in Australia” and tries to attract Australian start-ups with their wide funding opportunities.
Banks in New Zealand pay $NZ33 billion to small and medium-sized businesses…
Director Andrew Niccol Shines a Light on Drone Warfare
Nobody wanted to back a film on the subject of drone warfare, according to New Zealand-born director Andrew Niccol, whose drama Good Kill, about that very subject, is on…
Anna Paquin Developing Miniseries with Husband and Jack Black
True Blood star New Zealander Anna Paquin, 32, is set to return to HBO as Madame X in a new miniseries she is developing with husband Stephen Moyer and…
Daniel Vettori Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Former Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori has confirmed his retirement from an 18-year international cricket career, declaring that the World Cup final against Australia in Melbourne was his last…
Kimbra to Headline Palm Springs Music Festival
Grammy-winning artist New Zealander Kimbra will headline the US music festival, Tachevah: A Palm Springs Block Party, on 15 April outside of the Spa Resort Casino.
The Desert…
Extreme Bungy Jumping in New Zealand
Devin Super Tramp go extreme bungy jumping around New Zealand while filming in amazing 4k quality. Filmed by Parker Walbeck and Carter Hogan.
Dubai-Based Designer Judith Hobby’s Opens Her Home
New Zealander Judith Hobby, who has lived in the Middle East for 22 years and in Dubai for almost 17, is the founder of the Judith Hobby…
The tide turns in New Zealand’s favour
For more than 20 years, “the trans-Tasman migration tide” has been a one-way wave – a relentless flow of Kiwis to Australia. Australia was the land of milk and…
As Lydia Ko Turns 18 She Hopes to Celebrate with a Major
Few golfers have had better runs than the one that has swept New Zealander Lydia Ko, 17, to the top of the world rankings. She has entered the women’s…
Amazing Dance at the Cricket World Cup
New Zealand bloke has the moves at the New Zealand V South Africa Cricket World Cup Game at Eden Park.
Lucy Lawless Brings a Defiant Edge to Salem
Television channel WGN America has upped the ante by recruiting New Zealander Lucy Lawless, “one of television’s most cult-inspiring actresses”, to join the cast of witchy tale Salem.
The season…
Hotelier Simon Baeyertz Engineering Stays for the Intrepid
No building in Vieques, Puerto Rico is “more striking” than new 22-room eco-hotel El Blok, according to the New York Times. Co-owner, Simon Baeyertz, “a dashing New Zealander and…
April Fools! ZM Pranks Radio Hosts
ZM’s Fletch, Vaughan and Megan trick their workmates Jase and PJ into covering their shift. Little did they know the whole country was in…
Villa Maria One of the World’s Most Admired Brands
Villa Maria has been named one of the top four most-admired brands in the world by influential trade journal Drinks International magazine.
Drinks International ranked Villa Maria behind…
Dwayne Johnson Joins Disney’s Polynesian tale ‘Moana’
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has officially signed on with Disney to play the male lead in their newest film Moana.
The actor will lend his voice to Maui, the lead…
That Sugar Film – Official Trailer
That Sugar Film is one man’s journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the…
Young NZer of the Year Guy Ryan an Inspiring Story
Wellingtonian Guy Ryan, 29, who was recently named the 2015 Young New Zealander of the Year for his work helping young people realise their entrepreneurial goals and navigate numerous…
Drive NZ’s Off Road in a Virtual Chevy Colorado
“Chevrolet has developed an immersive virtual reality experience for its Chevy Colorado truck that lets showroom customers experience a drive through the mountains of New Zealand via not just…
Simon Denny’s Upcoming First Solo Exhibition at MoMA PS1
New Zealand born artist Simon Denny will have his first major solo exhibition ‘The Innovator’s Dilemma’ at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City.
The Innovator’s Dilemma adopts the…
Professor Harjinder Singh Elected a Fellow of the United States Institute of Food Technologists
Riddet Institute Co-director Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh has been elected a Fellow of the United States Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) – the largest union of food scientists in…
Kura Nutrition Showcases Its Protein’s Origin on Packaging
Kura Nutrition uses their packaging to tell the story of its protein’s New Zealand origins for their new Smoothie Powder, which is a healthy, wholesome addition to any meal.
Each…
New Zealand Will Be Showcased at Singapore Yacht Show
Tourism New Zealand will showcase New Zealand at the Singapore Yacht show, held at Sentosa Cove from 23-26 April, to highlight the country as a premium destination for superyachts.
The…
Golden Boy of Psych-Pop Connan Mockasin Talks to i-D
Following a residency at Marfa Myths – a festival in Texas curated by record label Mexican Summer and Ballroom Marfa, which Mockasin spent recording with British singer Dev Hynes…
Frenetic Action at Crankworx Rotorua Downhill Race
Photographic highlights from the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill race feature on American cycling magazine Bike’s website.
The race “was filled with frenetic action” Brice Minnigh reported. “An international field of racers…
How Great Is It to Live in Wanaka?
In Wanaka, New Zealand, all the locals have a favourite topic of conversation: how great it is to live in Wanaka, New Zealand, the Warrnambool Standard’s Ben Groundwater discovers.
“Spending…
New Zealand Wine Maker Invivo Breaks Crowdfunding Record
Invivo Wines has become New Zealand’s first business to attract NZ$2 million in a crowdfunding campaign in less than two weeks after launching on the Snowball Effect crowdfunding platform.
Tim…
Miss World New Zealand 2015
Have a look at the Miss World New Zealand promo. Final will be held on 25th April 2015 at the Rendezvous Hotel in Auckland…
New Zealand Breaks Renewable Energy Record
The share of renewable energy on the grid in New Zealand is the highest it has been in close to 20 years, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges said.
The…
In iZombie Rose McIver Devours Her Brainiest Role yet
New Zealander Rose McIver, 26, looks awfully alive for someone playing undead, New York Times correspondent Kathryn Shattuck writes. “In iZombie, her new series, she’s a vision of…
Vlogger Lisa Eldridge Transforms Digital Beauty
New Zealand make-up artist Lisa Eldridge has been featured in the Irish Examiner’s top 20 – vloggers that transformed digital beauty.
The professional make-up artist is one of 20 women,…
The NZ Army Band at the Musikschau der Nationen 2015
Take a look at the New Zealand Army Band as they perform amazingly at the Musikschau der Nationen 2015. The New Zealand Army Band…
Michael Parekowhai’s Strange Resonance with Australia
New Zealander Michael Parekowhai’s exhibition, The Promised Land, has opened at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and is expected to be a “local blockbuster” to rival…
First Fear the Walking Dead Trailer Released
AMC has released the first trailer for the upcoming Walking Dead spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead during the 90-minute fifth season finale “Conquer”.
Starring New Zealand actor…
Anouska Hempel publishes a book on interior design
“Anouska Hempel” – the New Zealand interior designer’s book has been featured in New York Times Style Magazine.
Hempel’s style – an “elusive mixture of discipline and romance” changes…
What We Do in the Shadows – Passing Time
Eternity is a long time. Thank goodness for pottery. “What We Do in the Shadows”, directed by Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi, about three…
Interactive Map Shows Wellington Bathed in Sunshine
Wellington gets more than 2000 hours of sunshine each year and though it is no Los Angeles, which receives more than 3000 hours, according to the Atlantic that’s a…
