News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 30 August 2017 | #279 | New York Rugby | Irish Times (The) 28 August 2017 Black Ferns Blitz Red Roses to Take World Cup Crown ““New Zealand are …
Chelsea Jade is one of five Kiwi female artists who made the shortlist on this year’s Apra Silver Scroll Awards. Listen to her song Life of the Party here. This year’s Silver Scroll will be presented on 28 September.
The New Zealand Black Ferns have reclaimed the Rugby World Cup title following their victory against England. Watch the game’s highlights here.
“Colin Meads, one of New Zealand’s greatest and most revered rugby players, died on Sunday in Te Kuiti, New Zealand, his hometown. He was 81,” writes Huw Richards in an obituary published in the New York Times. “That his death …
Watch this clip by Air New Zealand about Pete – a kiwi that found a #BetterWaytoFly with New Zealand’s national airline.
“Tom Pritchard, New Zealand’s oldest cricketer, has died aged 100 at his home in New Zealand,” as reported in an article on Cricbuzz. “Pritchard, who played a total of 200 first-class matches and took as many as 818 wickets, was …
Watch how kiwi innovation Kaynemaile takes over New York Times Square in this recap of their New York installation #WaveNewYork. Kaynemaile was founded by Kayne Horsham.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 23 August 2017 | #278 | New York Obituaries | Guardian (The) 22 August 2017 All Blacks Great Colin Meads Leaves Mighty Memories “Colin Meads, the famously tough All …
Watch this clip to see Rose Matafeo at Chortle’s Fast Fringe, She shows an extract of her new show Sassy Best Friend. Matafeo is a New Zealand comedian, writer and performer.
Sofitel’s “stylistic marriage of Parisian salon and Pacific meeting house is just out of earshot from the bars and restaurants of the Viaduct Harbour’s busy end. It is a quirky affair that elevates the hotel above more homogeneous corporate offerings,” …
Watch Sky Sports documentary Beneath the Black: A Journey Through New Zealand Rugby to learn what rugby means to New Zealand.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 17 August 2017 | #277 | New York Wine | Snooth 16 August 2017 The Future Of New Zealand Wine Is Strong ““The future of New Zealand wine is …
“The future of New Zealand wine is strong – both through local sales and, increasingly, export,” writes Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas in an article for Snooth. “There’s no question that New Zealand produces fine wines,” he writes. In addition to …
Watch this clip to find out Bryce Dallas Howard’s favourite ways to eat and drink your way through New Zealand. The clip was produced by National Geographic in partnership with Tourism NZ.
“The last few weeks of Wine School have been as much of an education for me as they may have been for anybody else,” writes Eric Asimov in The New York Times’ column Wine School. Earlier this month the columnist …
“The devastating 2011 earthquake in Christchurch took hundreds of lives, felled dozens of buildings and wrecked countless homes. In the years since, the city has been slowly getting back on its feet—and coming out stronger for it,” writes Nurfilzah Rohaidi …
“Last weekend during the annual Silverstone Classic, a special parade took place to commemorate Kiwi motorsport legend Bruce McLaren on what would have been his 80th birthday,” writes David Kavermann for Driven. “On the day 115 McLaren road cars, including …
New Zealand singer Lorde has recently released her second album Melodrama. Watch the video for her second single Perfect Places here. Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and record producer.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 09 August 2017 | #276 | New York Sport General | Reuters 08 August 2017 Tom Walsh Wins Gold at World Championships “Having watched compatriot Valerie Adams dominate women’s …
Watch the trailer for Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok here. The film was directed by New Zealander Taika Waititi and is scheduled to be released in NZ in October.
“Having watched compatriot Valerie Adams dominate women’s shot for a decade Tomas Walsh struck a blow for New Zealand’s men on Sunday when he took gold in the world championships with a superb series of throws,” writes Christian Radnedge for …
Annandale and Eichardt’s Private Hotel have been featured in an article in the Toronto Star, which showcases “five dreamy suites, villas and penthouses to cross off your travel bucket list.” Annandale is a “1,618-hectare coastal farm in Canterbury” and has …
New Zealand singer Lorde “became a household name after the release of her single Royals in 2013. Four years later, she is on the cover of Fashion Magazine’s September issue, where she talked about her latest album, Melodrama. In the …
“Weta Digital has announced that it has gotten underway on the four Avatar sequels that James Cameron will direct for Fox,” writes Mike Fleming Jr in an article for Deadline Hollywood. “Run by Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Letteri, the …
“Her name might not be that familiar around this part of the world just yet but things seem to be looking up for New Zealand singer Theia,” writes Suky Gill in an article for Star2.com. The New Zealander “came onto …
“New Zealand is a unique destination that’s home to epic alpine scenery, glacial lakes, lush forests, beaches and fiords, not to mention home to the set of Middle Earth,” writes Chelsea Davis for TravelPulse. In addition to outstanding hiking trails, …
“A visit to the sacred hot springs of the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park will make you feel like you are in an entirely different world,” writes Anoop Menon in an article for India.com. A one-of-a-kind natural wonder in New Zealand and …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 02 August 2017 | #275 | New York Science/Tech | Australian Financial Review (The) 28 July 2017 Wellington – The High-Tech Capital Of Asia Pacific “Wellington is emerging as …
The southern lights or aurora australis are the southern cousin to the aurora borealis and can best be seen from the most southern of landmasses, such as Tasmania, New Zealand and Antarctica, writes Jennifer Nalewicki in an article for Smithsonian …
“Mad Mike Whiddett has been pushing the limits of speed since boyhood. If you’ve followed this guy’s career, you really shouldn’t be shocked by his outstanding success,” reports an article in Drifted. Whiddett’s need for speed became evident when he …
Watch the music video of the newest single of Norwegian/Kiwi duo Anna of the North. Their debut debut album Lovers will be release on September 8.
“Long before director Peter Jackson selected his home country as the filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy, New Zealand was known for its raw wild beauty,” writes Debbie Olsen in an article for The …
The Norwegian-Kiwi duo “Anna of the North is a product of heartbreak, and the recovery that comes after,” writes Roisin O’Connor in an article for The Independent. “Anna Lotterud was working in a shop in a small town near Oslo, …
New Zealander Joshua Wood has been shortlisted for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year award – the world’s biggest international astrophotography competition. The Guardian introduces the shortlisted photographers. His shot Moon Rise Reflections is described as “unexpected shot of …
In iZombie Kiwi actress Rose McIver’s world as a zombie is ever-changing, which often makes preparation difficult. “In the series, McIver’s character, a zombified medical examiner, has to snack on others’ brains in order to stay alive. In the process, …
Jordan Watson, known as How to Dad, demonstrates How to Plait Hair in this new video. The clip is part of his How to Dad instructional video series.
“New Zealand-born designer Anjhe Mules, “founder of cult activewear label Lucas Hugh, talks to Drapers about blending performance and fashion, working on The Hunger Games, and building her business.” Mules’ “high-performance, high-fashion activewear brand, Lucas Hugh blends technical fabrics and …
“The 21st century has spawned a whole host of stars who achieved global success before they were even legally allowed to toast it in America,” writes Jon O’Brien for Paste Magazine in an article that lists the Ten Best Albums …
“Wellington is emerging as a rival to Sydney and Melbourne as the start-up hub of the Asia-Pacific region, with the New Zealand city positioning itself as a powerhouse for high-tech start-ups in fields such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence,” …
Bryce Dallas Howard recently has been named Tourism NZ Brand Ambassador. Watch this clip and hear what New Zealand means to her. The video was produced by National Geographic Travel.
Rufus Knight of Knight Associates has won a place on this year’s Dulux DIAlogue on Tour scholarship. He is the only Kiwi among the winners. ArchitectureNow reports. “We are excited to have interior architect Rufus Knight representing New Zealand on …
Watch this clip to hear Rose McIver being interviewed about Season 4 of iZombie, the change in who knows about zombies, and Liv as a rebel.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 26 July 2017 | #274 | New York New Zealand | Travel Agent Central 21 July 2017 Bryce Dallas Howard Named Tourism NZ Brand Ambassador Pete’s Dragon and Jurassic …
Watch this short clip published by Mount Ruapehu to get a glimpse of what skiing at Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas can be like.
There’s plenty to do in Auckland, New Zealand, which is situated “between two harbours, Waitemata to the north and Manukau to the south.” An article on Women’s Magazine Femina’s website recommends eight great ways to get your finger on the pulse …
Pete’s Dragon and Jurassic World star “Bryce Dallas Howard is spreading her love for New Zealand as the country’s newest tourism voice in the United States,” as reported in an article on Travel Agent Central. “A six-part video series and …
A Wrinkle in Time is an upcoming film based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Madeleine L’Engle. Part of the movie was filmed in New Zealand. Watch the teaser here.
“Former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has been awarded Australia’s highest honour in a ceremony in Canberra.” “Sir John, who led his country between 2008 and 2016, was appointed an Honorary Companion in the Order of Australia at Government …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 19 July 2017 | #273 | New York Film & TV | National Geographic 14 July 2017 Earth Live With Phil Keoghan for Nat Geo Phil Keoghan has seen …
Chances are you haven’t heard of Robinson – yet. One of New Zealand’s latest musical exports, she has recently released her first single ‘Don’t You Forget About Me”. Listen here.
“Air New Zealand has ruled the flight safety video game for years, with films starring Hobbits, Richard Simmons, the All Blacks and famous seniors. But the airline just debuted its most surreal creation to date, starring Hollywood stars Katie Holmes …
New Zealand poet Charles Olsen has received the international Xiii Distinction Poetas De Otros Mundos poetry prize, awarded by the Fondo Poético Internacional in Spain in recognition of the high quality of his poetic oeuvre,” as reported in an article …
Having your name “bestowed upon you by award-winning actor Viggo Mortensen – or if we’re giving him his full title, Aragorn, son of Arathorn – is the coolest origin story I’ve ever heard,” writes Laurie Winkless in an article for …
“18-year-old Auckland girl Alexia Hilbertidou has been chosen by space agency NASA to ride on-board their 747 jumbo jet aircraft during a special overnight mission,” writes Fiona Connor in an article for The Daily Mail. In one 10-hour flight she …
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jan Beagle of New Zealand as the new Under-Secretary-General for Management. She was sworn in on July 13. She “brings to the position more than 35 years of experience in the political, development …
Air New Zealand are well-known for their creative safety videos. Here’s their newest clip – featuring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Katie Holmes.
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