Top of the Lake – Series With Star Location
“Across the globe and across generations”, there are stories with “settings as important as any character with dialogue,” according to an article in IndieWire. New Zealand’s Top of the Lake is one…
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Air NZ – Inspiring Voices: Dame Suzie Moncrieff
In this clip Air New Zealand asks Dame Suzie Moncrieff, Artist & Founder of the World of WearableArt® ‘What’s World Class’. Dame Suzie Moncrieff is a New Zealand sculptor and…
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Yealands Completes NZ’s Largest Solar Panel Installation
“The Yealands Wine Group has put up New Zealand’s largest solar panel installation at its vineyard in Marlborough as it reinforces its claim to be the most sustainable winery in the world,” as reported in…
World of Wearable Art – Supernova
Watch this clip to see New Zealander Gillian Saunders’ creation Supernova, which was awarded the 2016 Brancott Estate Supreme WOW Award at the World of Wearable Arts Awards 2016.
New Zealand Wins in World Travel Awards
New Zealand has won several awards in this year’s World Travel Awards – Australasia. Air New Zealand has been named the best airline in the region, Queenstown has been recognized as the top destination…
How to Dad – How to Fly With A Baby
Popular daddy blogger How to Dad has partnered with Air New Zealand for his latest clip – How to Fly With a Baby with Air NZ. Watch the video to…
Glenorchy’s Mountain Ranges One of the Most Beautiful Peaks
Glenorchy and its mountain ranges have been included in a list of the most beautiful peaks in the world in an article by Lizzie Mulherin for The Daily Express. “Arguably, one of…
Glowworm Cave in New Zealand
Traveling duo Stoked for Saturday has captured an incredible video of glow-worms in New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves.” The travel bloggers shared how it all came together with National Geographic’s Sarah…
Hundreds of Jellyfish Landings at New Zealand Coastline
“In the last month mass jellyfish landings have been reported on beaches from Nelson in the South Island to Whangarei in the top of the North Island,” writes Eleanor Ainge Roy for
New Zealand Will Surprise You
New Zealand has become a travel favourite for people around the world. While known for its beautiful scenery, it “is so much more than the sum of its varied landscapes,” as reported in an…
Fun Things To Do In Wellington
“Located at the south-western tip of North Island” Wellington is definitely worth a visit,” writes Hanna Hussein for the Straits Times. In her article she recommends the top activities you must do…
The Koi Boys – Cry To Me
Watch this clip and see The Koi Boys performing Cry To Me. The Koi Boys – Danny Faifai, Kevin Keepa and Ngahere “Nuz” Ngatai – previously wowed the audience of…
Waikato University to Offer Degrees in China Next Year
“New Zealand’s Waikato University announced that it is the country’s first university approved to teach and award degrees in China,” as reported in Shanghai Daily. In September next year, the university will establish…
A Downhill Rider’s Paradise
Queenstown has endless trails, bike parks and hidden gems. Watch this clip to see where you could experience your next downhill rider adventure.
Ōmarunui: Differing Narratives And Different Perspectives
This coming week and especially the day of 12 October brings memories of war to the fore. It is the 99th anniversary of the worst day in our nation’s…
Dan Carter on His Life in France
Former All Black Dan Carter, who retired from international rugby last year, now plays for French Team Racing 92. In this clip he spoke to France 24 about his…
New Zealand’s Plan to Save The Kiwi
“Some 100,000 wild kiwi could be roaming New Zealand in less than 15 years, according to a new government plan,” reports the BBC. “The Kiwi Recovery Plan 2017-2027 by the Department…
4 Hidden Gems to See in New Zealand
“Tell someone you will be traveling to New Zealand, and you are bound to be showered with plenty of free travel advice,” writes travel blogger Worldwide Scott in an article for
New Zealand’s Summer Cruise Season
New Zealand’s 2016-17 summer cruise season “will welcome a record number of ships, including many first-time visitors, most notably the biggest vessel ever to sail in local waters, the 4,180-passenger Ovation of the Seas,…
Tourism New Zealand Recognised at Luxperience
Tourism New Zealand “won the prestigious ‘Destination Award’, which is awarded to the destination that best incorporates luxury travel as a key contributor to attracting visitors, and an award for their display area at…
Excellent Reasons to go to New Zealand
While New Zealand “is an adventure traveler’s paradise with bungee jumping, skydiving and extreme zorbing options galore, you don’t have to be Richard Branson to enjoy it all,” writes Beau Flemister for
Divorce – Trailer
Watch the trailer for Sarah Jessica Parker’s new HBO project Divorce starring Kiwi actor Jemaine Clement and Thomas Haden Church.
Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island
New Zealand’s “Great Barrier Island is a gorgeous unspoilt spot where native forest runs down steep slopes to beautiful isolated beaches and walking trails interconnect the paved road to a paradise of hot mineral…
New Zealand – 13th Most Competitive Country
New Zealand has been identified as the 13th most competitive country in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report. “Countries were ranked according to the “12 pillars of competitiveness,” which includes macro-economic environment, infrastructure, health…
NZ Police – Elevator Cops
The New Zealand Police have released a new clip showing that they do more than just policing. Earlier this year the country’s police made headlines with their Running…
Carrie Beehan Premieres “Ass In The Middle”
“An artist in the truest sense of the word, Carrie Beehan is now gearing up to unveil her latest sonic self and narrative,” as reported in article in GroundSounds. The New Zealander…
All Blacks vs Argentina Highlights
Watch this clip to see the highlights of Sunday’s All Blacks vs. Argentina match. The All Blacks won the game 36 to 17. That’s the All Blacks’ sixteenth straight Test victory.
What We Do In The Shadows – Mockumentary You Need to Watch
Kiwi mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows has been included in a list of mockumentaries you will need to watch in an article on Vice. What We Do in the Shadows, directed,…
BMW to Help Build NZ’s Electric Vehicle “Highway”
German automaker BMW has partnered with national charging network Charge Net NZ to help “build an electric highway of fast-charging stations to help overcome one of the main obstacles to electric vehicle uptake”, as…
NZ Researchers Decode First Electronic Song
Researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand have managed to restore the first ever computer-generated piece of music, which was created by Alan Turing, as reported in The Telegraph. The recording was…
Dunedin from Above
Watch this clip by Dunedin NZ that features drone footage exploring the city from above. Landmarks in the video include Signal Hill, Mt Cargill, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Botanic Gardens, University…
Steven Adams Sings
Watch this clip posted by NBA Off the Court and see how Kiwi basketball star and his teammates sing a Backstreet Boy song in their car. Steven Funaki Adams is…
Epic Middle Earth Locations That Really Exist
“As World Hobbit Day makes us wistful for Middle Earth’s colossal mountain ranges, mythical forests and untamed rivers, we look to the epic landscapes that stole the show in the Hobbit and Lord of…
Gillian Saunders Takes Top Honours at World of Wearable Art Awards Show
New Zealand designer Gillian Saunders has taken out the Brancott Estate Supreme Award at the World of Wearable Art (WOW) Awards’ Show in Wellington with Supernova, as reported in Lucire. “I had been…
Simon Denny’s guide to Secret Power at Te Papa
Didn’t catch Simon Denny’s Venice Biennale exhibition Secret Power yet? The acclaimed exhibition is on display at Te Papa from 16 Sep 2016 – Feb 2017. Listen to Simon Denny’s guide to…
Stunning NZ Films You Should Know About
“New Zealand certainly brings a fair few ‘bests’ to the table. Aside from being one of the most beautiful countries in the world, responsible for some of the greatest exploratory and scientific minds,…
Peter Jackson Eyes NZ Island For Tourism Project
“Peter Jackson, the man you know as the spirited angel who bestowed cinematic genius upon the world in the form of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, is set to inspire more tourism interest…
The World’s Only Alpine Parrot Faces Extinction
The New Zealand kea, the world’s only alpine parrot “is at threat of extinction in New Zealand as numbers plummet in the face of threats from non-native predators and human development,” writes Eleanor Ainge…
NZ Selects ‘A Flickering Truth’ for Foreign-Language Category
New Zealand has selected Afghanistan-set documentary A Flickering Truth, which was produced and directed by Pietra Bretkelly, for the best foreign-language film category for the 2017 Academy Awards, as reported in The…
Cliff Curtis Joins Warner Bros’ Shark Pic ‘Meg’
New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis has joined the cast for Warner Bros’ Shark Pic ‘Meg’, as reported in Deadline. The film is based on Steve Alten’s 1997 novel, Meg: A Novel of…
On Top Of A New Zealand Volcano
“When NBA giant Steven Adams returned home to New Zealand this summer/winter (depending on your hemisphere) with an Oklahoma City Thunder contingent, he made a fast break for” Rangitoto Island – “a magnificent volcanic…
Stan Walker – You Never Know
Watch Stan Walker’s new music video for his new song You Never Know. Stan Walker is an Australian-born New Zealand recording artist, actor, and television personality.
New Zealand Beloved by Expats in HSBC Ranking
New Zealand has been ranked as the runner-up in global financial services company HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey, in which researchers asked a range of questions to 27,000 expats from 190 different countries and territories,…
The Rise Of Film-Friendly New Zealand
The screen industry in New Zealand is “big business: four of the all-time 20 most profitable films were made here, and revenue in 2015 was $3.22 billion compared to just $2.6 billion in 2005,”…
Countdown to New Zealand’s First Space Launch
The New Zealand government has signed a contract with Rocket Lab, “a commercial space launch operator using technology developed in New Zealand, for launch operations on the Mahia Peninsula, on the east of the…
The Light Between Oceans
Watch the trailer for The Light Between Oceans starring Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Rachel Weisz. The film features scenes that have been shot in New Zealand.
Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings
Watch this clip by 100% New Zealand and hear master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell’s story behind the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings in New Zealand.
Rotorua: North Island Adventure Capital
Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island has “re-invented itself as the adventure capital of the North Island,” writes Sandra Smedhall for CNN. Its “unique combination of forests, lakes, geothermal activity and Maori culture…
Taika Waititi’s Creative Journey
”The vast majority of us lack the happy-go-lucky charm of New Zealand’s favourite writer/director,” writes Clarisse Loughrey for The Independent. She is talking about Taika Waititi, who currently is working on one of…
Sleep Under The Stars At Pure Pods
New Zealand’s Pure Pods has been included in a list of 10 luxury accommodations in which you can sleep under the stars. “There is an intriguing option for anyone looking to unwind beneath a…
Homesick Kiwis Can Now Call a Hotline
With Travel Insurance Direct homesick New Zealanders can now call a hotline (+64-9930-3377), where they are greeted with a joyful New Zealand accent and can hear the familiar sounds of their homeland, writes Jordi…
