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Top 5 New Zealand Rugby Players in Europe
The top five New Zealand rugby players, who are currently playing in Europe, have been ranked by Bleacher Report, based on the impact they are having or…
Zoë Bell Honoured at Artemis Women In Action Film Festival
Auckland-born actress and stuntwoman Zoë Bell has been honoured as Stunt Icon at the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival in Beverly Hills, California.
She received the award as a…
Best Bank Note in the World
New Zealand’s new $5 note has taken out the ‘Banknote of the Year’ award at the International Bank Note Society’s (IBNS) annual meeting, as reported in Business…
Iron Maiden Release All Blacks T-Shirt For NZ
Iron Maiden have released a special edition All Blacks t-shirt as a tribute to their Rugby World Cup victory. Fans will be able to purchase the shirt during the…
Entrepreneur Derek Handley Advocate of Drug Support
New Zealand entrepreneur Derek Handley, who was at April’s Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS), where Associate Minster of Health Peter…
All Blacks South Africa Rebel Tour 30 Years On
It has been 30 years since the All Blacks rebel tour forced a split in the New Zealand public, Huw Richards writes for ESPN. “The match between the New…
Planner Darryl Sargant Solving Calgary’s Sprawl
Darrell Sargent, Calgary’s coordinator of citywide planning, hasn’t lived in the Canadian city long, but the New Zealander says he understands one of the city’s most pressing problems.
“Calgary is…
Anthony Mosse Looks Back at Stellar Swimming Career
New Zealand Olympic medallist Anthony Mosse, who was born in Hong Kong, is profiled in the South China Morning Post. Mosse, 51, now working for Virgin America in San…
Rory Fallon’s Ice Cream Business Hits Plymouth
Bristol Rovers football player Rory Fallon’s award-winning ice cream business The Cowlick Creamery is setting up its trike on the Plymouth waterfront just in time for the arrival of…
Top Locations to Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand is one of Huffington Post travel writer Sophie Hannah Davis’ favourite places in the world. Davis shares her top locations, including sailing in the Bay of Islands,…
#211: Agnieszka Fryckowska receives Polar Award, Auckland best medium sports city, Queenstown airport approach, Rocky Lane ++more
Antarctic Meteorologist Receives Polar Award
Auckland-born meteorologist Agnieszka Fryckowska has received the prestigious Polar Award for her service with the British Antarctic Survey, joining the ranks of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Fryckowska…
Kakapo Conservationists Celebrate Breeding Success
The kakapo, the world’s heaviest parrot, a critically endangered bird that only lives in a remote part of New Zealand, has had its most successful breeding season since conservation…
NZ Adopts Jet And Battery Power For Buses
“When it comes to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, we’re increasingly hitting the law of diminishing returns when it comes to cars and other light duty vehicles,”…
New Zealand’s Everest – Mount Cook
With its 12,218ft, Mount Cook is not only the highest mountain in New Zealand, but also one of its most striking assets, which attracts climbers, mountaineers and tourists alike.
Because…
Kiwi Film to Premiere at Sci-Fi London Film Festival
New Zealand feature film This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy (short Boulder) will premiere at the Sci-Fi London Film Festival in May. The film previously had…
Queenstown Airport Approach Third Most Scenic
The approach into Queenstown airport has been voted the third most scenic in PrivateFly’s annual Scenic Airport Poll.
“The views of the Southern Alps make this an exhilarating…
NZ to Make it Easier for Chinese to Get Visas
The New Zealand government has announced a package of measures designed to make it easier for Chinese people to visit the country.
“China is New Zealand’s second largest and fastest…
Auckland Wins at Sports Cities Awards
Auckland has been named the best medium sports city (1.3m to 3m) at the Ultimate Sports Cities Awards 2016 held in Lausanne. Overall the city was ranked fourth best…
Pool Sharpshooter Rocky Lane Signed By OTEX World Corp
New Zealander and professional pool player Rocky Lane, the all-time Fastest American Pool Speed Jump Shooter in the world, has been signed by OTEX World Corporation as…
New Zealand Photographer Documents Children Growing Up Without Modern Electronics
New Zealand mother Niki Boon, who raises her children without modern electronics, is capturing their stripped down childhood in an ongoing photo series ‘Childhood in the Raw’.
“We…
Getting into Character with Cliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis wasn’t the first choice to play Genesis Potini, admits Dark Horse director James Napier Robertson, who was in Washington recently to promote the film to US audiences.
Robertson…
Margot Henderson’s Fish Recipe Makes Luncheon
“London’s most cherished chef” New Zealander Margot Henderson offers up the very first meal she ever cooked for her now husband, the celebrated British chef and owner of St….
GoPro Poaches Apple’s Design Man Danny Coster
California-based action camera manufacturing company GoPro has poached a member of Sir Jonathan Ive’s design team at Apple, New Zealander Danny Coster, who will become vice-president of design, reporting…
Lorde Magnetic with Disclosure at Coachella
Lorde surprised festival-goers as she joined English group Disclosure on stage on Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California performing the hit Magnets, the most successful song from…
Helen Clark stands for UN Secretary-General
Watch the press conference held at the New Zealand Mission in New York with Helen Clark standing for the role of United Nations Secretary-General….
Kiwis in Australia Still Treated Like Second-Class Citizens
“There has long been anger among New Zealanders at being treated like second-class citizens in Australia,” writes Susan Chenery in an article for The Sydney Morning Herald.
It…
Yashili Unveils New Zealand-Made Infant Formula
New Zealand based dairy giant Yashili has launched its premium New Zealand-made infant formula on the local market on Thursday. The product is available in selected New World and…
Greg Semu Exhibit Celebrates Pacific Cultures
A new photographic exhibition by New Zealand-born Greg Semu on at Cairns Regional Gallery celebrates the tradition and culture of Pacific nations and challenges commonly held beliefs about the…
Michael Ashton Reveals Adele Eyeliner Flick Secret
Adele’s make-up artist New Zealander Michael Ashton has revealed the secret of how to recreate her Sixties-inspired look at home in a new YouTube tutorial, which has notched up…
Bank of China New Zealand Signs Agreement with Immigration NZ
Bank of China (New Zealand) Limited has signed a partnership arrangement with Immigration New Zealand, which will simplify visa application processes for their high net worth customers wishing to…
Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle Finals
Step into Brett Rheeder’s shoes and experience his final run through of the 2016 Crankworx Rotorua Slopestyle Finals in New Zealand. Crankworx has pushed the boundaries of…
Outside Magazine Fancies New Icebreaker Range
New Zealand garment manufacturer Icebreaker get the Outside Magazine endorsement, their new MerinoLoft insulation “coveted” by the publication.
“Icebreaker’s MerinoLoft is exceptionally warm, outperforming both down and synthetic alternatives, especially…
Welcome to World’s First Ever Pastafarian Wedding
The world’s first official Pastafarian wedding, held by The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and officiated by Martyn, the ministeroni, has taken place in Akaroa.
“The groom, Toby Ricketts,…
Violinist Alan Loveday
Violinist Alan Loveday has passed away on April 12, aged 88. He was “renowned for his rich, warm tone, impeccable technique and purity of intonation,” as well as for…
Ronald Syme’s The Roman Republic a Masterpiece
New Zealander Sir Ronald Syme’s The Roman Revolution, written under the cloud of fascism, is a compelling account of the decline of the Roman oligarchy in favour of a…
#210: All Blacks win Laureus Team of the Year; Richie McCaw receives Order of NZ; Suzie Bates leading cricketer, Bank of China (NZ) Ltd Agribusiness Conference ++ more
Parris Goebel Dancers in MJ Cirque Show
20/20 got an exclusive invitation to the world premiere and catch up with the Parris Goebel hip-hop dancers who auditioned and were selected for…
Richie McCaw Honored with Order of New Zealand
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has received New Zealand’s top civil honor – the Order of New Zealand (ONZ), which recognizes “outstanding service” to the country and is restricted…
Suzie Bates World’s Leading Female Cricketer
Dunedin-born skipper Suzie Bates, 28, has been named Wisden’s 2015 Leading Woman Cricketer in the World, scooping the accolade ahead of Australians Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry.
The right-hander joins…
All Blacks Named Laureus World Sports Team of 2015
The All Blacks have been named team of the year of 2015 at the Laureus World Sports awards on Tuesday in Berlin. Dan Carter, who suffered what could have…
Bank of China (NZ) to Hold Agribusiness Investment and Trade Conference
Bank of China (NZ) Limited will hold an inaugural China-New Zealand Agribusiness Investment and Trade Conference on 25 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.
The conference, supported by…
Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi – Say That Again?!
Intro Magazin interview New Zealand film director and comedian Taika Waititi and Flight of the Conchords Jemaine Clement to talk about various things in…
Joël Penkman Painting Mouth-Watering Treats
Joël Penkman, a New Zealander based in the UK, is someone who loves to paint as much as she loves to eat, Katy Cowan writes for art and design…
Actor Manu Bennett Returns to TV Roots
Rotorua-born film and television star Manu Bennett, 46, one of the big drawcards at the recent 2016 Supanova Pop Culture Expo, cut his teeth as an actor on the Gold…
Phillip Island V8 Win for Scott McLaughlin
Christchurch-born Scott McLaughlin, 22, has claimed a commanding V8 Supercars win in Race 1 of the WD-40 Phillip Island SuperSprint in Australia after winning his first pole of the…
Flax Weaving
Watch this documentary on Maori flax weaving. Flax was used to weave baskets, containers and mats from the leaves as well as a wide…
8 Incredible NZ Artists
When “Lorde and her minimalist pop masterpiece ‘Royals’ gradually conquered the world in 2013, fans and critics alike in the US and Europe – and to a lesser extent…
The Adventurous Side of New Zealand
“New Zealand is where you’ll find coy honeymooners gazing at each other; intrepid backpackers exploring the highest peaks and the deepest seas, Nature enthusiasts on a relentless trail of…
Shanghai to Host Kiwi Film Festival
The 2016 New Zealand Film Festival will be hosted in Shanghai from April 21 to 30. 7 recent productions, which cover a wide range of genre and styles including…
Kourtney Kardashian Ambassador for Manuka Doctor
Kourtney Kardashian has been selected as the new celeb ambassador for New Zealand brand Manuka Doctor.
“Sooooo excited to announce that I’m the NEW ambassador for Manuka Doctor skincare!” she
A New Breed of Syrah
In 2015 New Zealand wine sales were up nearly 20 percent in the United States. New Zealand famously is known for its white wines – at the moment, however,…
NZ Voted World’s Best Country
New Zealand has “once more leaped into the spotlight by bagging more prizes than any other country on the planet during the 2016 World Country awards” and has been…
The Anatomy of Martin Henderson
New Zealand actor Martin Henderson spoke to DaMan about joining the cast of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and staying true to his roots amid the glitz and glam of…
It’s Time.
Westpac presents Richie McCaw in the ad “It’s Time”. Westpac decided they going to focus more on encouraging New Zealanders to stop putting things…
Protecting a Yellow-Eyed Beauty
Though its figure—with its striking eyes and signature colored band across its head—adorns New Zealand’s five-dollar bill, the yellow-eyed penguin is severely endangered. Just 2,000 of the flightless birds…
