Black Ferns Sevens Win – Highlights
With their win against France the Black Ferns Sevens have won the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens. It’s the second year in a row the NZ team is taking home the title. Watch…
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New Zealand Wins Kitakyushu Sevens
“New Zealand won the women’s Kitakyushu Sevens for the second straight year Sunday, beating France 24-12 in the final on another disappointing day for host Japan,” as reported in an article in
Kimbra Displays Impressive Range On ‘Primal Heart’
“If there’s any musical justice, Kimbra’s third studio album should be the one that finally catapults the New Zealander to the acclaim she deserves,” writes Mark Kennedy in a review of her latest album…
KONO – Love for the Land, Respect for the Sea
The latest installment of New Zealand Story’s videos featuring NZ businesses showcases Māori family-owned food and beverage company Kono. Watch the video to find out more.
Roger Donaldson On ‘Sleeping Dogs’ And ‘Cocktail’
“Cocktail, No Way Out, The Bounty, Species, The World’s Fastest Indian, Dante’s Peak – director Roger Donaldson’s resume is brimming with crowd-pleasing Hollywood movies, some of them seminal,” writes Simon Thompson in an article…
EDGE #310: New Zealand Bans All New Offshore Oil Exploration, Remarkable Kiwis Celebrated in Dream Catchers Series + Chef Mark Simmons Runs the Show at NY’s Kiwiana ++
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Jacinda Ardern On How Her Life Has Changed
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to the Guardian Australia about how her life has changed as a PM, meeting Obama and her ambitions for New Zealand. Watch the interview here.
Air New Zealand Second in TripAdvisor Airline Ratings
Air New Zealand has been named the world’s second best airline in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 airlines ranking, “in which Australia’s national carrier Qantas is notably absent,” writes James Fernyhough in…
Colossal Squid at Te Papa
Have you seen the Colossal Squid at Te Papa in Wellington? Watch this clip to hear the museum’s Head of Science Susan Waugh talk about why it’s an audience favourite.
New Zealand Bans All New Offshore Oil Exploration
“The New Zealand government will grant no new offshore oil exploration permits in a move that is being hailed by conservation and environmental groups as a historic victory in the battle against climate change,”…
NZ’s Global Winners Celebrated in New Series Dream Catchers
Many Kiwis who touch down in the UK for their OE or holidays “end up staying and living their dreams on the other side of the world.” Inspiring series Dream…
Georgia Nott Talks Venus Project
The Venus Project, a full LP with an all-female crew is the brainchild of Georgia Nott who most people will know as part of the New Zealand music duo Broods. Watch…
Michael James Wong Talks About Boys of Yoga
Boys of Yoga is a project Wong started to change the perceptions of yoga and raise more awareness about how much a yoga practice does for women and men…
Escape to Nature in Cosy Pods in New Zealand
“Travellers seeking a mix of rustic, unspoilt charm and relaxation with a touch of luxury” should consider travelling to Te Wepu Intrepid Pods in New Zealand, writes James Gabriel Martin…
Auckland Is Becoming a Global Dining Powerhouse
“Rather than thinking of Auckland as a progressive cultural hub, people envision its glistening harbors, lush green mountains, and untouched islands just off its coastline. But Auckland has become one of the most innovative…
NZ Indie Film STRAY Selected for Moscow International Film Festival
“Independent New Zealand feature film, STRAY, has made history by becoming the first New Zealand feature film ever to be selected for the world’s second oldest film festival – the…
Peter Gordon’s “Who’s Cooking Dinner?” “Top Foodie Fundraising Event”
Top foodie fundraising event “Who’s Cooking Dinner” 2018 boasted a line-up of 20 chefs and 15 Michelin stars. At the annual event which was hosted by Leuka, diners in attendance were assigned to…
How to Dad TEDx Talk
Jordan Watson A.K.A – How to DAD has become well-known for his comical parenting Youtube videos. In this TEDx Talk he shares his journey from his first video ‘How to Hold a…
Tami Neilson Drops New “Sassy, brassy soul number” ‘Stay Outta My Business’
“Silver Scroll-winning soul artist Tami Neilson has shared a brassy new tune Stay Outta My Business and announced her forthcoming album Sassafrass! will be dropping this June ahead of a…
Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees
“Allbirds, the Silicon Valley startup behind a wildly popular wool sneaker, is pivoting from sheep to trees,” writes Kyle Stock in an article for The Financial Post. The sneaker brand is releasing two…
Kimbra on Her New Album and Living in NY
New Zealand singer Kimbra shares what made her move to New York and how living there has impacted her song writing. Her new album “Primal Heart” will be released…
EDGE #307: Helen Clark Film Reveals Shadowy World at UN, Sam Neill Stars in His First Western, Emilia Wickstead Launches Activewear Range + C.K. Stead’s Latest Novel ++
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20 Years Te Papa
Wellington’s Te Papa is celebrating its 20th birthday. The museum put together a video to celebrate their achievements over the years. Watch it here.
Allbirds’ New Summertime Shoe Line
New Zealand company Allbirds is launching Tree, a new line of shoes with material sourced from eucalyptus. Co-founders Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger spoke about their new line with”CBS…
EDGE #306: NZ One Of Ten Happiest Countries, Chris Liddell Named White House Deputy Chief Of Staff, Pioneering Umpire Kathy Cross to Retire + Hidden Gems in NZ ++
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Chris Liddell Named White House Deputy Chief Of Staff For Policy Coordination
“Christopher Liddell has been named the deputy chief of staff for policy coordination, the White House announced Monday morning,” writes Jenna Johnson in an article for The Washington Post. “Liddell, a…
Rocket Lab – From Idea to Orbit
Watch New Zealand Story Group’s video to find out more about Rocket Lab, a New Zealand aerospace company which aims to launch about 50 times per year.
Hidden Gems in New Zealand
“Who doesn’t know about the picturesque beauty in New Zealand,” writes Ruchika Kher in an article for Times Now. Kher believes that the real fun of travelling lies in finding…
Remote Corner of NZ “Straight Out of Your Favorite Fantasy Film”
“You may not know it, but the scenery of New Zealand’s South Island has become famous, thanks to films like the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Wolverine,” writes Carrie Miller in an article…
Best of Flight of the Conchords – Favourite Moments
“Is it the accents? Is it the hirsuteness? Is it the manner in which they stumble around an awkward social situation while singing a lovely / silly ditty? Just what is it that makes…
NZ Government Joins UN Clean Seas Campaign
“New Zealand has become the latest country to sign up to the five-year long United Nations Environment #CleanSeas campaign to rid our oceans of plastic,” reports Australian sailing publication My…
New Zealand One of Ten Happiest Countries
New Zealand has been ranked the eighth happiest country in the 2018 World Happiness Report released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations. CNN reports. Finland took…
Meet Kitty Hawk’s Flying Taxi Cora
Watch this clip to find out more about Cora – a prototype air taxi developed by Kitty Hawk, which has been tested in New Zealand recently.
Lorde’s Portland Performance “As Intimate as Her Dinner Table”
New Zealand pop poet Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O’Connor, manages to make even the largest venues feel intimate, writes Sararosa Davies in a review of the singer’s Portland concert in The…
Sam Gaze Wins First Race as Elite Athlete
“New Zealand’s Sam Gaze realised a dream when he won the opening leg of the UCI Mercedes-Benz MTB World Cup in Stellenbosch at the weekend, beating the world champion Nino Schurter in a breathtaking…
Flying Taxis Secretly Tested In New Zealand
Silicon Valley-based flying car start-up “Kitty Hawk, backed by Google founder Larry Page, has been secretly testing an electric autonomous aircraft for several months in New Zealand, the company revealed…
Jacinda Ardern’s Favourite Kiwi Hangouts
“At just 37 years of age, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the world’s youngest female Head of Government.” Vacations & Travel Magazine spoke to Ardern about her favourite spots in Auckland…
Kimbra – Version of Me
Listen to ‘Version of Me’ – the latest single of Kimbra’s new album Primal Heart, which Interview Magazine described as “‘90s-inspired ballad”. The New Zealand…
EDGE #305: Jacinda Ardern’s Social Laboratory for the World, Keala Settle’s Oscars Performance, New Zealand’s Paradise for Wine Lovers + 36 Hours in Auckland ++
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36 Hours in Auckland
“The construction cranes that pierce the Auckland skyline are a visual indication of the growth New Zealand’s largest city is experiencing,” writes Elaine Glusac in an article in The New York Times. Auckland…
Broods’ Georgia Nott Talks The Venus Project
In response to a lack of female representation on stage and in the studio, Georgia Nott – who most people will know as part of the New Zealand music duo Broods – has released…
Exploring New Zealand’s Paradise for Wine Lovers
“The Marlborough Sounds is a system of ancient river valleys that have filled up with seawater from the Pacific Ocean,” writes Victoria Moore in an article for The Telegraph. “As…
Sparrow Restaurant Spearheading Culinary Renaissance in Lewisham
Fine dining establishment Sparrow “is gaining a name for itself for spearheading a culinary renaissance in Lewisham with its focus on high-quality small platters and British produce,” writes Calum Fraser in an article for…
Auckland Airport Testing AI Avatar Service
“New Zealand’s Auckland Airport is testing the use of an onscreen avatar to answer biosecurity questions from travellers in a bid to reduce the workload of airport officials,” writes Aaron Tan in an article…
Georgia Fowler – “I Ticked Off Five Career Goals This Year”
Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler has “shared an emotional tribute to Balmain Paris Fashion Week show and” has “revealed she has ‘ticked off five career goals this year’,” writes Eve Buckland in an article…
Summer Heatwave Sets All-Time Record
“New Zealand has sweltered through its hottest summer on record and can expect more of the same if climate change continues unabated, the government’s scientific agency said Tuesday,” an article in
NZ Company Offers Employees $10 a Day to Cycle to Work
Christchurch advertising company Make Collective “is offering hard cash to employees who bike to work every day in a bid to energise staff and move the city away from a…
New Zealand Is the World’s Least Corrupt Nation
New Zealand has been identified as the world’s least corrupt nation in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. Each country is receives a score out of 100. New Zealand scored 89…
Chasing Great – An Ode to New Zealand’s All Blacks
“Justin Pemberton and Michelle Walshe’s documentary Chasing Great follows All Blacks team captain Richie McCaw through his final season,” writes Chris Packham in a review for the Village Voice. “Even if…
This Is Me – Keala Settle
Watch this clip to see Keala Settle’s much-praised performance of This is Me from “The Greatest Showman”. Keala Settle is a singer and actress, who has Maori heritage and was raised…
Jacinda Ardern’s Social Laboratory for the World
“Jacinda Ardern has a list of promises for improving the lives of lower-income people.” While this is pretty standard for a fresh centre-left government”, “one of her approaches for achieving it is not,” writes…
Sam Neill and the Plastic Bag
Sam Neill has joined Greenpeace in their quest to ban single-use plastic bags in New Zealand. The actor stars alongside Auckland marine biologist Dan Godoy in a clip for Greenpeace.
Keala Settle Praised for Oscars Performance
“When she found herself center stage at the Oscars Sunday night” Singer Keala Settle “brought down the house with” her performance of ‘This Is Me’, “bringing an entire theater of Hollywood luminaries to their…
EDGE #304: NZ On Passport Power Rank Eight, Sam Neill Wants to Ban Plastic Bag, Insta-Worthy Experience at Gibbs Farm + Georgia Pratt On Speaking Your Truth ++
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Gibbs Farm – An Insta-Worthy Travel Experience
“Social media has enabled people to travel brag as soon as the vacation starts.” The most common themes are food, landscapes or landmarks, cityscapes, beaches and drinks. Posing with unique art installations at Gibbs…
Sam Neill Wants to Ban the Plastic Bag
Actor Sam Neill is the latest recruit on board Greenpeace’s campaign against plastic bags. He joins Dr Jane Goodall and former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark in the quest to ban single-use plastic bags,…
