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Simon Denny Merges Tech and Art at Serpentine
For an artist, Simon Denny has an unusually agile grasp of corporate jargon, according to the Independent. Discussing his forthcoming Serpentine Sackler Gallery exhibition in London, Products for Organising,…
Good On You Mobility Dogs
Take a look at this clip where we meet a dog called ‘Friend’ who has a special bond with his owner Mike. Friend is…
Dan Carter Says Future of NZ Rugby Bright
All Blacks great Dan Carter, 33, is unsure of his own plans once the time comes to hang up his boots but he is confident the game in New…
#192: Dan Carter Says Future of NZ Rugby Bright
World’s Best Destinations for Every Kind of Personality
Queenstown, New Zealand is one of the destinations featured in an article on destinations for every kind of personalities.
Queenstown, New Zealand for the daredevils: Regardless of the season there…
Ma’a Nonu Ready for Adventure With Toulon
Ma’a Nonu has arrived at Toulon – fresh from helping New Zealand retain the Rugby World Cup last month.
“I want to thank the club and especially (president) Mourad Boudjellal for this…
NZ Dancers and Choreographer Open AMAs With Jennifer Lopez
“Jennifer Lopez has blown away music fans and fellow performers with a show-stopping dance medley at the American Music Awards – and a Kiwi is getting the credit,” as reported…
Nadia Lim Cooks Up a Culinary Empire
New Zealand chef Nadia Lim has turned her passion for cooking into the profitable business My Food Bag, which she co-founded with her husband Carlos Bagrie and…
Auckland Schoolboys Perform Powerful Haka in Honour of Jonah Lomu
Students from Wesley College in South Auckland have performed an incredible haka outside the college in honour of former student Jonah Lomu, who passed away on November 18.
According to…
Kiwi Model Eats 22 Big Macs in One Hour
Kiwi model Nela Zisser “devoured 22 Big Macs in under an hour, which was she followed up by scarfing 100 gyoza dumplings in nine minutes, 31 seconds”, as reported in an article on
Redbull Trolley Grand Prix 2015
Watch some of the highlights from the Redbull Trolley Grand Prix where 50 teams from around New Zealand create their own unique trolley race…
NZ Launches Online Simulation for International Drivers
The Automobile Association New Zealand (AA) has launched an online driving simulator for international drivers on Wednesday.
The online programme can be accessed on the AA website for free.
“It will…
Bcc Your Way into Brian Fuata’s New Show
As the Performa 15 biennial geared up for a month of performances throughout New York City in November, Wellington-born performance artist Brian Fuata and Australian curator Susan Gibbs’ performance…
Higher Place
Kiwi plumber Logan Dodd creates another rendition of his “Summer Daze” and goes on another adventure round West Coast of America.
Marton Csokas Enters Into the Badlands
New Zealand-born actor Marton Csokas, 49, told reporters at the recent New York Comic-Con he is happy to star in the martial-arts drama Into the Badlands because it is…
Felix Kelly’s Surreal Truro to Be Auctioned
An oil painting depicting a Cornwall town’s landmarks by New Zealand artist Felix Kelly and commissioned by Prince Charles is to go under the hammer.
Auckland-born Kelly, who has exhibited…
Peter Arnett at Vietnam’s First Major Battle
An archivist at the New York Times has discovered a small trove of photographs correspondent Neil Sheehan took 50 years ago while covering the first major clash of the…
Things To Do In Auckland
100% Pure New Zealand presents Things To Do In Auckland. New Zealand’s largest and most culturally diverse city, Auckland is located next to the…
Cassandra Ellis Welcomes the Return of the Quilt
With quilting growing in popularity and a new wave of designers exploring age old techniques in their work, the Telegraph looks at how the humble hand-stitched blanket is back…
Peter Jackson Ad-Libbed Shooting Hobbit
Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, 54, admits he was “winging it” and “was making it up as I went along” for much of the Hobbit trilogy’s chaotic shoot.
Jackson has revealed…
Rebecca Taylor Wraps up for NY’s Cold
Growing up along the beaches of New Zealand, designer Rebecca Taylor didn’t need a closet full of coats, she tells the Chicago Tribune. But when she moved to New…
NZ Celebrates VE Day (1945)
New Zealad National Film Unit presents ‘NZ Celebrates VE Day’, from Weekly Review 195 (1945). Shows people gathered at the front of the government…
Fat Freddy’s Drop Go Techno on New Album
“Cult” New Zealand neo-dub outfit Fat Freddy’s Drop have released their fourth studio album, Bays, and according to News.com.au reviewer Cyclone Wehner, it is “more of an underground Berlin…
Zoë Bell on Fighting Her Way Through Hollywood
“To actually do an action film without Zoë Bell is foolhardy,” director Quentin Tarantino says, but according to Denver news site Westword, based on the current slate on the Waiheke…
Dramatic Glacier Collapsing
Have a look at a glacier collapsing in Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand caught by photographer Ryan Taylor during a ski mountaineering trip….
#191: Jonah Lomu: Rugby Superstar Melded Power and Speed
Jonah Lomu: Rugby Superstar Melded Power and Speed
“Jonah Lomu, whose size, strength and speed made him one of rugby’s most fearsome wings, a record-setting, nearly unstoppable scorer for the All Blacks” has died aged 40, writes…
Brendon Hartley Endures for Porsche in Bahrain
New Zealand’s Brendon Hartley, 25, (pictured far left) has won the FIA World Endurance Championship in Bahrain alongside Porsche teammates, former Formula One driver Australian Mark Webber (right) and…
Meet GoodWorld, the Start-up Revolutionizing Online Charity
GoodWorld, a start-up founded by New Zealander Dale Pfeifer is revolutionizing the world of online charity.
The start-up is a “fascinating–and extremely fast-growing–marriage of crowdfunding, philanthropy, and social media”, and…
Assistant Coaches Extend All Blacks Contract
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster and All Blacks forwards coach Mike Cron have extended their contract with New Zealand Rugby through to 2017.
“Ian has provided outstanding coaching of…
Air New Zealand to Launch Direct Flights to Vietnam
“Air New Zealand has announced to launch direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City starting from next summer with three flights a week that aim to promote Vietnam tourism”,…
Wesley College Perform Haka in Honour of Jonah Lomu
Wesley College perform an emotional Haka in honour of their most loved All Black, Jonah Lomu who passed away on November 18, 2015 after…
Vietnam and New Zealand Sign Cooperation Agreements
“Vietnam and New Zealand have signed several cooperation agreements during a visit by Prime Minister John Key to Hanoi as they seek to double bilateral trade in the next…
New Zealand’s Best Remote Lodges
“Best reached by helicopter, New Zealand’s latest luxury lodges promise wonderful cuisine, total tranquillity and the most spectacular scenery”, writes Tim Jepson in an article for The…
Richie McCaw Announces New Zealand Retirement
Richie McCaw, the most capped All Black in history, has announced his retirement.
“This is the end of my rugby days, the reality of hanging up my boots,” said Richie…
Jonah Lomu’s 15 Unforgettable Rugby World Cup Tries
To Commemorate All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu’s passing, World Rugby Channel on YouTube put together 15 of Jonah Lomu’s most unforgettable Rugby World Cup…
New Zealand Forward Wynyard Signs With Wildcats
New Zealand basketball player Tai Wynyard has announced on Sunday that he has signed with the Wildcats, an American college basketball team that represents the University of Kentucky.
“They have…
Lorde Joins Disclosure For Saturday Night Live Performance
Together with Disclosure, Sam Smith and Lorde turned the Saturday Night Live studio “into an electric, colorful stage” when performing tracks off Disclosure’s latest album Caracal during last night’s…
New Zealand Ranked Eight Most Positive Country
New Zealand has been ranked the eighth most positive country for 2015 in a global index published by Daily Positive.
“New Zealand announced the creation of a 620,000 km2 Ocean…
All Blacks Legend Jonah Lomu Dies
Former New Zealand rugby star and All Blacks Legend Jonah Lomu has passed away in Auckland today, aged 40.
“We’re lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to…
Disclosure – Magnets ft. Lorde (Live on SNL)
Disclosure and Lorde perform “Magnets” from the album ‘Caracal’ live on SNL. Saturday Night Live or SNL is an American late-night live television sketch…
New Zealand’s Post-Hobbit World
Even after the end of Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of The Rings’ movies, the New Zealand film and TV business is thriving and “turning the land that once served as…
New Zealand Olympic Committee Win IOC Women in Sport World Trophy
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has been named World Winner at the 2015 IOC Women in Sport Awards ceremony.
They are the first National Olympic Committee (NOC) to be…
New Zealand’s Great Walks on Google Street View
“Google announced the addition of its new Street View imagery from New Zealand’s Great Walks on Thursday”, writes Michael De Waal-Montgomery in an article on VentureBeat.
The update includes six…
Air New Zealand & Department of Conservation Team Up
Have a look at Air New Zealand team up with the Department of Conservation and head to the great outdoors to help make sure…
Nabokov Biographer Boyd Delivers Letters to Véra
University of Auckland Professor and definitive Vladimir Nabokov biographer Brian Boyd this month published Letters to Véra, the first complete volume of the author’s letters…
Cliff Curtis on Returning to New Zealand to Produce
New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis says that returning to New Zealand to tell local stories keeps him sane.
“It sort of grounds me and gives me a sense of purpose,”…
Stephanie Liu Masks Pollution Beautifully
New Zealand-born designer Stephanie Liu’s Lumoscura smog mask, recently on show at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Fashion 4wrd exhibition, is combatting pollution “beautifully”, according to the Observer.
Royal Visit New Zealand
Have a little sneak peak of the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as they visit Turangawaewae marae on day on five…
#190: New Zealand Is The Ultimate Nature Adventure
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Martin Aircraft to Make Jetpacks for Dubai Firefighters
“Martin Aircraft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dubai to supply jetpacks and training to its civil defence and fire services”, writes Chris Pash in an article…
New Zealand Student’s Speech Goes Viral
A New Zealand student’s emotional valedictory speech has gone viral online with more than 170,000 views.
18-year-old Jake Bailey, who had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of…
Indigenous NZ Practice Aims to Reunite Kids in Care with Families
A delegation from New Zealand, led by Katie Murray has travelled to Winnipeg to work with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. on reducing the number of…
Jack Mclean to Exhibit at London’s FLUX Contemporary Art Exhibition
New Zealand artist Jack Mclean will be exhibiting his latest work at the FLUX Contemporary Art Exhibition at The Royal College of Art in London on December 11 -…
Tamsyn Russell Amongst Scotland’s Hot 100 Cultural Contributors
New Zealand born dancer, teacher and choreographer Tamsyn Russell has been named amongst Scotland’s hottest cultural contributors of 2015.
The Kiwi is listed 83rd on Scotland’s Hot 100 list, which…
Legatum Institute Releases Annual Global Prosperity Index
The London based Legatum Institute has released its annual global Prosperity Index, that ranks 142 countries according to their prosperity. New Zealand has been listed on rank…
