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Queenstown’s Fergburger – One of Lonely Planet’s Best Burgers
Queenstown’s Fergburger has been named one of the planet’s best burger experiences in a ranking published by Lonely Planet.
According to Lonely Planet “Queenstown’s funky Fergburger serves protein-heavy fodder to…
Waiheke Ranked Fourth Best Island
Waiheke has been ranked the fourth best island in the world outside of the U.S in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
“A mix of Nantucket and…
New Zealand Fur Seal Population Increasing
The New Zealand fur seal population seems to be recovering after being pushed to the brink of extinction, according to a recent NZ government report.
“I went to Kaikoura in…
Prance vs The All Cats
Jono and Ben presents The Kitten World Cup 2015, Prance vs The All Cats. These cute little kittens battle it out on the field…
How to Defend Against the Haka
“Watching 23 burly New Zealanders perform the iconic dance before kickoff is one of rugby’s unwritten rules. The All Blacks, the greatest team ever to play the game, have…
Farmer Plays Lorde’s Royals till the Cows Come Home
An American farmer and YouTube sensation plays a mesmerising video version of Lorde’s 2013 smash hit single “Royals” on his trombone whilst sitting in a deckchair overlooking a vast…
Peter Cooper’s Unprecedented Act of Philanthropy
New Zealand-born Peter Cooper, who developed Auckland’s Britomart site, has donated NZ$74 million to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. to expand an athletic leadership programme and upgrade a sports…
Go Richie and the All Blacks
Take a look at Otago Boys’ High School as they cheer on and support Richie McCaw and his fellow team mates during the 2015…
How Jennifer Flay Revived the Dull Paris Art Scene
New Zealander Jennifer Flay’s neck was broken and she was being kept alive by machines after the car crash that nearly killed her. Most people who come back from…
Fis Mixes an Eclectic Set for FACT Mag
New Zealand producer Olly Peryman aka Fis features in UK-based online music blog FACT Magazine’s regular “Mixes” category with one of the year’s weirdest picks, according to the site.
“With his…
Lorde’s Little Sister India Has Dreams of Her Own
In the past couple of years, India Yelich-O’Connor went to both her high school ball in Devonport and the 2014 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles – not the average…
Sol3 Mio – On Another Note
Watch Sol3 Mio as they talk about their second album “On Another Note” and their careers as singers. The album features 17 tracks that…
Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman Loves NZ for Quiet
Adopted New Zealander, lead singer of post-punk English band Killing Joke, Jaz Coleman tells Billboard about his average day, which involves catching fish.
Coleman has a home on a secret…
New Zealanders Leading the Way in London Cafés
New Zealand-owned cafés, Ozone Coffee Roasters and Nude Espresso, are included in a Malay Mail Online feature about London’s “underground” coffee spots.
“Opened in 2012, Ozone Coffee Roasters London…
Justin Bieber calls upon Parris Goebel
Popstar Justin Bieber’s latest dance music video “Sorry” features some “totally kickass dancers” led by New Zealand choreographer Parris Goebel.
“Sure, they aren’t a former teen heartthrob turned bona fide…
South Africa v New Zealand Highlights – RWC 2015
Watch the thrilling Rugby World Cup highlights of South Africa versus New Zealand All Blacks. The All Blacks were pushed to the limit by…
#187: All Blacks Edge Boks for Finals Showdown with Australia
Jennifer Flay Banks on the Seine for Art Fair
New Zealand-born Parisian Jennifer Flay, general director since 2010 of the venerable event known as Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC), said she thought “long and hard” about how to…
The Top 10 Countries – Average Wealth Per Person
New Zealand has been ranked the country with the second highest average wealth per adult in mid-2015 according to the Credit Suisse Research Institute’s (CSRI) sixth annual…
New Zealand All Blacks Join English Footballers For UNICEF
Popular sports stars including England footballers Harry Kane and Chris Smalling and All Blacks players Dan Carter, Ben Franks and Charlie Faumuina have been given a masterclass in how to…
3rd Spaceflight Ground Station in Invercargill
Spaceflight’s third ground station in Invercargill, New Zealand is now fully operational, according to an article in Space Daily.
“Bringing the ground station online in New Zealand is…
Virtual Reality Start-up Attracts NZ$20 Million in Funding
8i, a Wellington-founded virtual reality start-up has raised NZ$20 million (US$13.65 million) from technology investors including Samsung Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures and Sound Ventures, a fund owned by actor Ashton…
All Blacks Edge Boks for Finals Showdown with Australia
The New Zealand All Blacks have beaten South Africa’s Springboks 20-18 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in England on Saturday.
“In an atmosphere thick with tension at Twickenham, the…
Del Toro’s Crimson Peak Inspired by Night in Haunted Kiwi Hotel
Guillermo Del Toro’s newest movie Crimson Peak reportedly is inspired by nights he spent in haunted hotels – one of them a New Zealand hotel, where he stayed while…
Bringing Māori Culture to Rio
“The ‘Tuku Iho | Legado Vivo Māori’, an exhibition and festival that celebrates the art and culture of New Zealand’s Māori people” have been held throughout October in various…
All Blacks Own Rugby in a Way No Other Sports Team Ever Could
“New Zealand are not only the world’s leading rugby nation. They also own the game,” writes Simon Barnes in an article on ESPN.
“On Saturday night the All…
5 Unbelievable Day Hikes In New Zealand
“New Zealand is home to some of the most rugged and stunning landscapes on the planet”, as reported in an article on The Huffington Post that lists…
The Chills Release First New Album in 19 Years
The Chills spearheaded by Martin Phillipps will release their first full length album – Silver Bullets, in 19 years on October 30. A full band tour is planned for…
Justin Bieber – Sorry (Dance Video)
Watch Justin Bieber’s single “Sorry” dance video from his new album Purpose. The video was produced by Skrillex and Blood and stars Kiwi dancer…
Adrian Orr on New Zealand’s Super Fund
“The sovereign wealth funds of Australia and New Zealand have much in common but the underlying holdings reveal a chasm greater than the Tasman Sea”, writes James Frost for…
Dean Barker and the Sharing of a Rivalry
As Oracle Team USA polished off one of the greatest comebacks in any sport in the last America’s Cup, even eye contact became difficult for Jimmy Spithill, Oracle’s skipper,…
UpTown Funk – Jono And Ben
Have a little laugh with Jono and Ben’s parody version of UpTown Funk made for the intro for their show. Jono and Ben, previously…
Martin Jetpacks Cleared for Takeoff
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has approved Martin Aircraft’s latest model jetpack, the Prototype 12, for manned flight, Business Insider reports.
Martin Jetpacks, the world’s first commercial jetpacks…
Obviously Deathgasm Is a Family Film
“Making his feature directing debut after several years on the FX teams of such films as The Avengers and The Hobbit, New Zealander Jason Lei Howden delivers a pic…
Avalanche City – Inside Out
Listen to the amazing song ‘Inside Out’ the first single from Avalanche City’s sophomore album ‘We Are For The Wild Places’. Avalanche City is…
Jane Campion One of Cinema’s Most Powerful Women
“From Golden Age trailblazers to modern-day ass-kickers,” the Telegraph introduces its readers to Hollywood’s 34 “most influential, inventive and important women,” including our very own Jane Campion.
A director, writer…
Wrestling with Wellington’s Wild Weather
The wind speed in this breeziest of cities Wellington once hit 247kmph at Hawkins Hill in 1962, but it’s not as bad as it sounds – 62 turbines generate…
Organist Thomas Gaynor Wins Huge Prize
Wellington’s Thomas Gaynor, 24, who is currently studying in the United States, has won the prestigious 3rd Bach Liszt Organ competition, held in Weimar, Germany.
The Wellington College graduate won…
England and The All Blacks Team Up To Test Their Skills Against Children
Unicef presents a video about the England footballers Harry Kane and Chris Smalling, along with All Blacks Dan Carter, Ben Franks and Charlie Faumuina…
Splatstick Done the Ash Vs. Evil Dead Way
Roger Murray, on the phone to the Los Angeles Times from the Auckland set of Ash vs. Evil Dead, has one simple way to describe his job as the…
Natalie Lin Does Away with the Conductor
New Zealand violinist Natalie Lin, 26, has created a 16-piece string ensemble called Kinetic, an unconducted chamber orchestra which recently made its debut at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in…
Marlon Williams Smoulders in TV Debut
With 24-year-old New Zealand singer Marlon Williams making his Australian television debut – in ABC’s seductive new miniseries, The Beautiful Lie – both his vocal ability and screen charisma…
Haka All Blacks New Zealand vs France – Rugby World Cup
Watch the All blacks as they do their ferocious Haka in front of the French rugby team during the Rugby World Cup 2015. The…
#186: All Blacks Demolish France in RWC Quarterfinal
17 Stunning Spots In New Zealand
17 spots in New Zealand have been featured in a post on Buzzfeed as places that you will want to visit.
1. Lake Tekapo, McKenzie Country: “New Zealand’s highest peaks…
All Blacks Demolish France in RWC Quarterfinal
The New Zealand All Blacks have beaten France 62-13 with a record-breaking nine try performance – the biggest victory in World Cup quarter-final history.
Many French fans had hoped for…
New Zealand is the King of Comedy Horror
Kiwis “certainly seem to have a killer knack for comedy horror – gleefully creating tongue-in-cheek shockers that have the ability to make us both giggle and scream”, writes Mark…
New Zealand Fur Seal Still Squatting on Opera House Stairs
A young New Zealand fur seal has made the steps of Sydney’s Opera House his permanent home.
The New Zealand seal was first spotted on the stairs in October 2014.
“The…
Meet the New Moana Princess
14-year old Hawaiian Auli’i Cravalho has been selected to voice the lead in Disney’s new princess movie Moana.
“From baby time to now, I wanted to be a Disney princess…
New Zealand’s Valley of the Trolls
“On a hike across New Zealand’s Southern Alps, we find the kind of beauty fit for myths and legends”, writes Laura Dannen Redman in an article on Condé…
Banshee Season 4 Trailer
Check out the trailer for Banshee’s season 4. Banshee is an American action-drama television series created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler and features…
Banshee’ Releases Final Season Trailer
The trailer for the fourth and final season of small-town crime drama Banshee has been released. January 29 has been set as the show’s premiere date.
New Zealand actor Antony…
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ New Trailer Released
A new trailer for fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles, which will debut on January 5, has been released at New York’s Comic Con. The show has been filmed in…
Surprise Ash Vs. Evil Dead Premiere
The audience at the Ash Vs. Evil Dead panel at New York’s Comic Con was surprised with a surprise premiere of the entire first episode, which according to Eric…
The It List Dunedin
Air New Zealand takes you on a journey through Dunedin’s most unique places. Experience some culture with the Toitu Otago Settler Museum or the…
Jennifer Flay Awarded France’s Legion of Honour
Jennifer Flay, who has been director of Paris’s premiere art fair Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC) since 2003, has been awarded the Legion of Honour.
On receiving France’s highest decoration,…
