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Helen Clark’s Leadership Capabilities Outshine Her Zip Code
“‘I can offer the style of leadership needed today’. Such words sound unremarkable coming from a politician in this messy and pivotal election cycle. But when they come from…
NZ-Michigan Penpals Connected for 40 Years
Berwyn Arthur, 87, of Waimate and Wilma Christian, 91, of Michigan have been writing to each other for more than four decades and though the two women have been…
Piha Auckland Timelapse
Watch this relaxing short timelapse video of Piha beach in Auckland. The timelapse taken with GX8 at 1 second intervals. Piha is a coastal…
Cecil Low’s Churchill Cartoon Rallied a Nation
Renowned political cartoonist and caricaturist New Zealander David Alexander Cecil Low, who worked for the Evening Standard from 1927 to 1950, rallied Britain behind the new leader Winston Churchill…
Simon Richardson’s Mila Portrait off to Top UK Show
Dunedin artist Simon Richardson’s portrait of his seven-year-old daughter Mila is believed to be the first by a New Zealander to be chosen for the BP Portrait…
Jonny Kennaugh Uniting the Citizens of Dubai
Jonny Kennaugh was passing through Dubai while travelling the world with his wife Aimee-Rose Stephenson. A two-month visit became five years when the New Zealanders decided to launch social…
Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted – Bret McKenzie
Disney presents this bonus clip from Muppets Most Wanted with Bret McKenzie singing “I’ll Get You What You Want” with the Muppets.
Liz Young Keeping it Fresh at Cooking School
New Zealander Liz Young and Swede Tine Roche run Cambridge Cookery School and Café, a showcase for the UK school’s “fresh, seasonal, honest” brand of food.
“ something…
#209: NZ Photographers at OraNY; Peter Bale & The Panama Papers; Rex Bionics; Dark Horse acclaimed; legendary Archibald McIndoe + more
NZ Spider Could Have the Fastest Jaws in the World
New research undertaken by scientists at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States has highlighted a species of New Zealand spider that could have the fastest jaws in the…
Relaxing with Designer Karen Walker
Designer, managing director, and the face of her brand, Karen Walker, apparently also has time for tennis. The New Zealander talks to the Australian Financial Review about how she…
‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ Sundance Cast Interview
Have a laugh with the ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ cast (Taika Waititi, Sam Neill, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison) as they stop by the…
Art Dealer Denis Savill Bows out after 35 Years
New Zealand-born art dealer Denis Savill, 75, doyen of the Sydney and Melbourne saleroom scene, is retiring – with Sotheby’s Australia handling a special sale of some of his…
Atea Oceanie Gets A-list Endorsements
Right now in Hollywood, low-key style is defined by sophisticated, nondescript basics – and none are as popular than those from Atea Oceanie, a fashion label founded by 37-year-old…
NZ National Anthem By Musical Island Boys
Listen to the harmonious voices of the Musical Island Boys at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2014 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Musical…
Peter Bale at the Crux of Panama Papers Leak
Chief executive of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Public Integrity, former Wairarapa Times-Age and Evening Post journalist Peter Bale, is the New Zealander central to the Panama Papers leak…
NZ Photographers in New York City Exhibition
New Zealand artists Nichola Clark, Jonathan Pilkington, Claire Price, and Andrew B. White are featured in New York’s Ora Gallery’s exhibition Anthropocene Vision:…
Meteor Shines Bright Green Over New Zealand
A meteor lit up New Zealand skies on Tuesday about 9pm. New Zealander Jono Matla was lucky enough to capture the meteor cutting its way through the sky.
It was…
6 ‘Other’ Reasons to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is one of those “big dream” destinations that everyone “would love to” travel to. To Smarter Travel’s Caroline Morse that doesn’t come as a surprise.
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Why Driving in New Zealand Is Good For Your Soul
New Zealand’s roads “take you past stunning shimmering lakes and majestic mountains, past wild and deserted beaches, beautiful fiords and distinctive volcanoes.”
“So different to driving anywhere else, driving in…
New Zealand Firm Develops Robotic Legs
Rex Bionics, a company in New Zealand, is developing robotic legs for people who have lost the ability to move their legs.
“The self-supporting exoskeleton is secured to a person’s leg with…
New Zealand’s Hiking Trails – Catalogue of Wonders
New Zealand’s many hiking trails with amazing vistas and challenging courses will leave you breathless.
“Other than the danger of overextending yourself, hiking New Zealand’s abundance of trails is almost never…
Auckland City of Sunlight (1946)
Take a trip back in time to 1946 Auckland and discover the familiar landscape and architecture that has not changed since, as well as…
‘The Guinea Pig Club’ Film on Sir Archibald McIndoe in the Works
‘The Guinea Pig Club’ about Sir Archibald McIndoe, the Kiwi plastic surgeon who gave horribly disfigured WWII pilots a reason to live, is just months away from getting the green…
Remote Eco-Cabin – A Gorgeous Seaside Getaway
The Seascape Retreat – a remote cabin on the Banks Peninsula designed by Auckland-based architecture firm Patterson Associates – boasts magnificent views, is built entirely from local materials and is…
The Dark Horse Opens to Acclaim in US
James Napier Robertson’s film The Dark Horse, starring the “magnetic” Cliff Curtis, has opened in the United States to glowing reviews from critics.
Robert Abele, writing for the Los Angeles…
Writer Maria Lewis Outdoes Tarantino
New Zealand-born journalist and author Maria Lewis has morphed from a crime reporter on the Gold Coast to pop-culture extraordinaire, has nabbed an international publishing deal and caught Quentin…
NZ Bomb Comp 2016 – Great Lake Taupo
Take a look at New Zealand’s Bombing Competition 2016 hosted in Taupo. The brainchild of Taupo’s Laity brothers, Matt and Jono, the NZ Bomb…
Kakapo May Need Parasites to Survive
Conservation biologists are doing everything they can to keep the critically endangered kakapo from vanishing. And so, when they discovered a few years ago that a pair of captive…
1080p Founder Richard MacFarlane Taped
Founder of Vancouver-based cassette label 1080p, New Zealander Richard MacFarlane is making a name for himself for a brand, which “uniquely inspires producers while consuming the attention spans of…
Viral Video: Grandson and Grandmother Dance
Take a look at a viral video of Jarryd Stoneman as he films himself dancing with his 93 year-old grandmother, Katie. Little did he…
Sound Fossil of the Huia Echoes in Munich
As inhabitants of the Anthropocene age, in which our influence on the planet is so profound and terrifying, the Guardian asks how our writers and artists are responding to…
#208: #Helen4sg; Femtech in Wellington; Nikole Lowe’s Tattoos; Emilia Wickstead; Peter Bruntnell alt country; South Island tourism ++ more
Makelight’s Joanna Alpe Winning High Tech Praise
Co-founder and creative director of Makelight, a mobile device platform for live events, New Zealander Joanna Alpe, who is based in London, is included in a Huffington Post feature…
Lydia Ko Wins ANA Inspiration
“Lydia Ko saved her best for last when she birdied the 72nd hole in Sunday’s ANA Inspiration finale to become the youngest golfer in the modern era to win…
Parris Goebel – World Hip Hop Champs
Watch a short documentary by 20/20 on Parris Goebel and her four groups practicing and taking on competitions head on. Parris Goebel is an…
Global Media Hail Helen Clark’s UN Bid
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s announced candidacy for the position of Secretary-General at the United Nations has been hailed around the world by international media.
The UN’s current top ranked…
Emilia Wickstead is Classic with a Twist
Eight years ago, New Zealand-born Emilia Wickstead, was working from home in the sitting room of her flat in west London. Now her clothes are worn by the Duchess…
Blair Reeve’s New Children’s Book a Classic
Hong Kong-based New Zealander Blair Reeve, who mentors students at Chinese University in creative writing, has just published children’s book Hogart the Hedgehog Turns Nink, “an enormously fun book,…
After WWII NZ Navy Rocked With Peaceful Mutinies
As far as navies go, the Royal New Zealand Navy is a relatively young one. For most of New Zealand’s time as a British colony, the country was protected…
April Fools Prank A Year in the Making
Jase & PJ from ZM Radio finally get their revenge on Fletch, Vaughan and Laura during their live prank about surgically removing and re-attaching…
Explore Otherworldly New Zealand by Drone
After one swooping panoramic, filmed with a 3D Robotics drone, you’ll see why New Zealand is such a popular place to go, according to Travel + Leisure magazine.
“I was…
End of The NZ Flag Referendum? Think Again
Last week the results of the New Zealand flag referendum were released: The Kiwis voted against changing the flag and in favour of keeping their current flag.
Is that the…
How Far Would You Go For Wine
“New Zealand holds a coveted position in the hearts of travelers, particularly those of us with a bent toward adventure sports or trout fishing or cycling or wine.” “New Zealand marks you….
Meet the Real-Life Tech Wizards of Middle Earth
Have you ever heard of No. 8 wire? In the 19th century, farmers used the wire to build fences for sheep and later on turned it into a jack-of-all-trades…
New Zealand’s South Island Sees Tourism Boom Thanks to Instagram
“New Zealand’s South Island is an Instagrammer’s paradise, where no filters are necessary”, writes Laura Dannen Redman for Condé Nast Traveler.
In 2015 New Zealand’s South Island saw…
Wellington: World’s Most Feminist Tech Ecosystem
Australian tech and media geek Mat Beeche was surprised during a visit to Wellington to sit in front of so many women in tech.
“The reason I found…
Jemaine Clement Plays Joseph Banks in New Podcast
Jemaine Clement returns to radio playing Captain Cook’s botanist Lord Joseph Banks in the podcast The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie’s Botanarium, which is currently airing on the Howl…
Sophie Pascoe Lowers Own World Record
Kiwi Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe has lowered her own S10 100m fly World Record to 1:02.60 on the fourth day of competition at the 2016 New Zealand Open Championships.
“I…
Tramping Tracks Offer One Spectacle After Another
New Zealanders work hard to make tramping attractive, according to a travel feature on local tracks in the Korea Herald. The maintenance is “impressive: crushed-rock trail beds; comfortable clearance…
Jono and Ben find out what makes Hamilton a #COOLTOWNBRO
Jono and Ben are traveling around New Zealand, going to various towns and seeing what makes it a #COOLTOWNBRO by taking in suggestions by…
Nikole Lowe’s Tattoo Parlour One of London’s Best
One of London’s best tattoo parlours, according to GQ magazine, is Good Times in Shoreditch, owned by New Zealander Nikole Lowe, who has previously made appearances on reality show…
