Fear The Walking Dead – Teaser Trailer
New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis is set to take on the lead role in the ambitious new horror series Fear The Walking Dead, which will open up, and explore…
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The Bach Eatery Brings a Taste of New Zealand to King Street
Darrien Potaka, former executive chef of Sydney’s well-known Bistro Moncur, has opened his new restaurant – The Bach Eatery in Sydney’s Newtown. His Bach Eatery brings a taste of New Zealand to Sydney’s…
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 35 – Flyboard Queenstown
This time the couple decided for a full on adrenaline rush when they decided to take on the challenge of Flyboarding in Queenstown. It was nothing short of pure….
White Kiwi Chicks Hatch near Wellington
Two rare white kiwi chicks have hatched at Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre 125km north of Wellington. Together with their three older siblings the kiwi chicks are likely to be the only white kiwis…
Slow West – Official Trailer
In this revisionist western tale Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as a love struck young man who comes to America to find his true love and gets embroiled with an enigmatic…
New Zealand’s Deathgasm the Latest Shining Example of Horror Genre
New Zealand is once again making a name for itself in the horror genre with Deathgasm thanks to Kiwi producer Ant Timpson. “With a title like Deathgasm, filmmaker Jason Lei Howden could have…
Midnight Gallery – ‘Finger Tip Romance’
‘Fingertip Romance’ is the new single from New Zealand dub/soul band Midnight Gallery. Based out of Thames they are currently working on their new album.
Black Caps edge South Africa in pulsating semi-final
“Thinking was the enemy of doing,” declared Black Caps batsman Grant Elliott who, with spin bowler Daniel Vettori – “two creaking 36-year-olds” – faced the task of making 12 runs off six balls in…
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 34 – Rakiura Track
Feeling like they wanted to stretch their legs, the couple took some time out on the Rakiura Track. Combining breathtaking forests and beach scenery they had a great time,…
Daniel Kereopa Wins the Ultimate Waterman Crown
New Zealander Daniel Kereopa has been crowned the inaugural Ultimate Waterman this Saturday, 21st March, toppling seven international athletes to claim the title. The kiwi went into the final day of The Ultimate…
CW Beauty And The Beast – Jay Ryan Uncut
Kiwi hunk Jay Ryan is making waves in America with the gripping romantic-mystery series Beauty and the Beast. An update of the 1987 series, this new takes follows Kristen…
New Zealand Man 3D Prints the World’s Smallest Working Drill
Kiwi maintenance engineer Lance Abernethy has 3D printed the world’s smallest working drill with his Ultimaker 2 3D printer. The functioning drill measures 17mm tall, 7.5mm wide, and 13mm long and holds a 0.5mm…
Rose McIver in ‘iZombie’ thrills 2.3 million viewers
The kiwi actress newest project iZombie had a solid debut on The CW Tuesday night, averaging 2.3 million viewers for its 9 p.m. series premiere. Rose Mc Iver stars in the DC Comics-inspired…
New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs and reach Cricket World Cup semi-final
The New Zealand Black Caps have beaten the West Indies 393 for 6 in Saturday’s quarterfinal in a stunning game in front of a raucous capacity crowd at Wellington’s stadium to reach the Cricket…
New Zealand, Vietnam Agree to Increase Trade
New Zealand and Vietnam have announced ambitious new trade goals following a meeting between New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Wellington. “New Zealand and Vietnam have agreed…
New Zealand’s Economy on a Seven – Year High
New Zealand’s economy is on a seven-year high with 3.3 percent growth in the last year and the size of the economy growing to 238 billion New Zealand dollars in 2014. In comparison Australia…
Kiwi Actor Cliff Curtis to Star in The Walking Dead Spin-off Cobalt
Cliff Curtis will star as one of the main characters in The Walking Dead spin-off Cobalt, which will premiere on AMC in late summer. The New Zealand actor stars as Sean…
Ophelia – Play With Me
Rising pop-folk band Ophelia are beginning to make waves in the New Zealand folk scene with their eclectic sound, and have released their new music video ‘Play With Me’.
Steven Adams uses New Zealand slang in bank commercial
New Zealand basketball star, Steven Adams has brought New Zealand and its Kiwi slang closer to the USA with the latest commercial for the Oklahoma bank chain BancFirst. In the commercial…
BancFirst – Steven Adams Commercial
In a new advert for BancFirst New Zealand basketballer and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams showcases just how diverse the Kiwi accent is.
Aurora Australis Lights Up Southern Sky In Sensational Display
Due to a rare geomagnetic storm a magnificent light display was visible in certain areas of New Zealand and Australia. The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, was captured clearly over the skies…
Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.33 – Zorb
Deciding that they wanted some more fun, the couple, and a few of their friends decided to take on the mighty Zorb when they traveled to Rotorua.
New Zealand’s NIWA Discovered 141 New Marine Species in 3 Years
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has discovered a range of 141 new marine creatures in the past three years. “Marine research in recent years have discovered new species on Wellington’s…
NAB Director Geraldine McBride Defines New Banking Technology Future
NAB director and digital guru Geraldine McBride is leading National Australia Bank (NAB) into “a new personalised experienced-based economy” as she describes it. “Digital disruption is the biggest fear of company boards,” McBride says in…
Kevin Roberts appointed Chairman of fast-growing My Food Bag
Global business leader Kevin Roberts become chairman of My Food Bag, a 2013 New Zealand start-up that delivers gourmet recipes and fresh pre-measured ingredients to the homes of 15000 customers in New Zealand, Sydney…
Devil Skin – Little Pills
Kiwi metal band Devil Skin are rising fast on the New Zealand rock scene with vigor and passion for a solid metal sound. Formed in Hamilton in 2010, Little…
Tai Wynyard picked for Hoop Summit
University of Kentucky basketball Class of 2016 vocal agreement Tai Wynyard was named on Wednesday to play for the World Junior Select team that will play against the United States in the Nike Hoop…
Rose McIver in Rob Thomas’ ‘iZombie’
Rob Thomas new series ‘iZombie’, starring Kiwi actress Rose McIver, will air in New Zealand on TVNZ on Demand from Thursday, March 19. The New Zealand native stars as Olivia (Liv), an over-achieving medical resident…
New Zealand Researchers Track Blue Whale Songs off Antarctica
A team of researchers from New Zealand and Australia has successfully tracked scores of blue whales off Antarctica during a six-week expedition to the Southern Ocean. Voyage leader Richard O’Driscoll said…
Sharon Van Etten’s surprise performance leaves John Campbell in tears
John Campbell’s colleagues surprised the New Zealand news anchor with the ultimate music fan experience: his very own personal Sharon Van Etten show. Because of his demanding work schedule, Campbell was unable to attend a…
“What We Do in the Shadows” at the Top of the Pack
“What We Do In the Shadows” is so good, it wouldn’t be so creepy to have these lads rise from the crypt for a sequel”, proclaims Peter Howell, from The Record.com. Even…
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa honoured by Royal College of Music
The Prince of Wales presented legendary Kiwi soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa with an honorary doctorate at a ceremony at the Royal College of Music. “It’s a great honour to be given such a title…
Van Gisbergen Joins McLaren Factory Line-Up
V8 Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen has been added to the McLaren line-up and will race in Europe as a factory driver this season. His exact role is yet to be announced, but it is…
Brown Takes Taupo again
Dominating one race like no other man in triathlon history, Kiwi Cameron Brown showed the world that he wasn’t slipping at age 42 and won his record-breaking 11th Ironman New Zealand title in 8:22:13…
Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.32 – Milford Sound
In this exciting episode the couple decided to trek through the beautiful and mysterious Milford Sound.
Dane Rumble – Cruel
Dane Rumble is a New Zealand singer-songwriter who exploded onto the New Zealand music scene back in 1999 as a member of NZ hip-hop group Fast Crew, and then…
Parker KOs Pettaway In 4
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker took care of American Jason Pettaway in four rounds at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City, New Zealand on Thursday night. Parker dominated the fight from the start. Pettaway…
Lucy Lawless Joins ‘Ash Vs. Evil Dead’
Lucy Lawless will reunite with her “Xena: Warrior Princess” co-star Bruce Campbell on Starz’s “Ash Vs. Evil Dead”, which begins filming in Lawless’ native New Zealand in April. She will play Ruby, a…
Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Brendon Hartley Test Drive
New Zealand race car driver Brendon Hartley was lucky enough to take Porsche’s new 911 GT3 RS for a test drive, and the experience was a definite rush! He had…
New Zealand Breakers Win NBL Title Over Cairns
In a terrific Game 2 of the NBL grand final series, the Breakers claimed their fourth championship in five years with an 83-81 victory over Cairns Taipan. It’s the Breakers’ ninth straight playoff victory and…
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.31 – Kayaking Doubtful Sound with Dolphins
This time the couple decided to take some time out, and some dolphins decided to come along with them. They traveled through Doubtful Sound by kayak, and had an…
The Ground We Won – Trailer
The Ground We Won is a highly authentic, slice of life film about the challenges and joys of manhood, as seen through the rites and rituals of a rural…
New Zealand Shines As Bright As A Movie Star
“New Zealand might be best known for its breathtaking scenery, excellent wines and friendly locals; however, the land of the long white cloud has also earned a stellar reputation as a popular film location”…
New Zealand Soccer Player Winston Reid Renews Contract
West Ham defender Winston Reid has ended speculation about his future by signing a new six and a half year deal worth up to £20 million with the Upton Park Club. “There was a lot…
Ashleigh Good in Dolce & Gabbana’s Tribute To Mothers
New Zealand born model Ashleigh Good came down the catwalk holding her baby daughter Emily at the Milan Fashion Week. The duo was part of the Dolce and Gabbana show, which had…
Join the Red Nosed Kiwi Coffee Caravan
Caravan Coffee Roasters, set up by New Zealand chef Miles Kirby with Kiwi friends Laura Harper-Hinton and Chris Ammerman, has launched Coffee Relief to support this year’s Red Nose Day. From the…
Katchafire – Down With You
Katchafire are a New Zealand roots reggae band from Hamilton who are regarded as New Zealand’s ‘hardest touring band’, and routinely play to sell-out crowds & respected stages in both…
Matt Stone at TEDxAuckland
Arguably one of the hottest chefs on the Australian dining scene, it’s not rare for foodie fans of Matt’s to book tables 3-months in advance at Sydney’s Stanley St….
Living A Kiwi Life – Ep. 30 – Routeburn Track
Deciding to stretch their legs again the couple decided to embark on another of New Zealand’s Great Walks and took on the Routeburn Track which straddles Mt Aspiring National Park…
Lydia Ko takes New Zealand Women’s Open for 2nd-straight victory
Lydia Ko, the 17 year old New Zealand LPGA star sits atop of the golf world with her second straight win of the 2015 season finishing with a 1-under 71 at Clearwater Golf Club…
Shihad – FVEY (Official Video)
The eponymous title video track of their tenth studio album FVEY. Shihad’s latest album has been lauded by rock critics as their angriest and most beautiful album yet.
The Red Road – Season Two – First Look
The Sundance Channel continues their ambitious Native American crime drama with The Red Road which is approaching the premiere of its second season. Starring New Zealander Martin Henderson and…
Kiwis Claim Thrilling Victory Over Rivals
Auckland is humming. After a month of sublime weather, and on a day in which the Volvo round the world yachts arrived in post, the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of…
Greatest Uniforms in Sports, No. 5: New Zealand All Blacks
“Aggressiveness, intimidation, honour, respect, courage, war—embodied in one uniform. And it only needs one colour to say it all” is how Arden Zwelling describes the New Zealand All Blacks uniform in an article for…
Russell Crowe considers Leeds United takeover
New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe took to social media to address football fans who tweeted him in regards to whether he would take charge of Leeds United FC at Elland Road. In response to fans…
Kiwibank New Zealander Of The Year 2015 – Finalist – Stephen Tindall
Most commonly associated with The Warehouse, New Zealand entrepreneur Sir Stephen Tindall has dedicated himself to reducing the gap between New Zealand’s “haves” and “have-nots”. Sir Stephen had worked…
