Visual Arts | News OK
16 June 2016
Famed New Zealand graphic artist Graham Hoete, known as Mr G, has spray-painted a huge mural of fellow New Zealander Steven on Film Row in downtown Oklahoma City on the side of The Paramount…
Music | St. Louis Post-Dispatch
15 June 2016
“The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of resident conductor Gemma New, originally of New Zealand,” as reported in an article on St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
New stands “out as a musician…
Film & TV | Starcasm
15 June 2016
Josh James an “experienced outdoorsman from New Zealand’s South Island” will join the cast for Dual Survival Season 8. The Kiwi has “lived off the grid for years, hunting and fishing to provide for…
Rugby | YouTube
14 June 2016
Watch the All Blacks’ first haka of the 2016 season in their match against Wales at Eden Park on Saturday June 11. The haka was led by Aaron Smith. The…
Film | YouTube
13 June 2016
In ancient Oceania in the South Pacific, the young Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) is a born navigator who sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her journey, she…
Rugby | Fox Sports
13 June 2016
New Zealand’s All Blacks have beaten Wales 39-21 in the first test at Eden Park on Saturday, as reported in Fox Sports. The win “was achieved by a team beginning a new era…
Business | New Cities Foundation
13 June 2016
Rendeavour, helmed by New Zealand businessman Stephen Jennings, has taken on the challenge of building new urban landscapes across Africa. Jennings shared insights into the vast opportunities in Africa and his organization’s role with…
New Zealand | Daily Telegraph (The)
12 June 2016
A new bike tour on New Zealand’s South Island “is taking intrepid cyclists to mountainous hideaways so remote that their luggage has to be flown in by helicopter,” as reported in an…
Business | Guardian (The)
12 June 2016
New Zealand founded start-up Morning-After Maids, “has been inundated with requests for their services, from home and abroad,” as reported in an article in The Guardian.
The cleaning service that picks…
Arts | YouTube
10 June 2016
Have you ever wondered how Emilia Wickstead started her business? Watch this #Inspiring Voices clip by Air New Zealand to find out. Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand fashion…
Travel | YouTube
9 June 2016
Lake Tekapo has just been named the Best Place in New Zealand to fall in love on a list by Tourism New Zealand. Watch this clip by Mark Gee and get…
General | Yashili
9 June 2016
Yashili New Zealand Dairy Company have partnered with Chinese master pianist Lang Lang as part of a fundraising campaign for Heart Kids to support children living with congenital heart conditions.
As the event…
X Files | YouTube
8 June 2016
Watch this unique drone footage of a Bryde’s whale feeding off the coast of Auckland in this clip captured by an AUT University research team. A young calf can…
Politics and Economics | Forbes
7 June 2016
Helen Clark has been ranked #22 on Forbes Magazine’s “World’s Most Powerful Women” list. The former New Zealand Prime Minister and head of the United Nations Development Program is currently a candidate for the…
General | Daily Mail
7 June 2016
The New Zealand Police have released yet another unique recruitment video as part of their “Do You Care Enough to be a Cop” initiative. The clip shows a drunken man trying to ride his…
New Zealand | Voyager's World
6 June 2016
New Zealand is the perfect place to recover from any kind of stress. Voyager’s World featured five high- end wellness retreats all across New Zealand in an article.
Split Apple Retreat, Nelson
Split Apple…
Video | YouTube
6 June 2016
Identical Kiwi twins Julia Heaney and Ali Heaney have created The Sweep light installation at this year’s Sydney Vivid festival. Watch this short clip shared by alexpatison’s channel to see their…
Music | PRI
6 June 2016
“If you don’t know you’re listening to a 25-year-old New Zealander, you might think you’re listening to an old recording of a crooner from the American Midwest,” writes Kierran Petersen for PRI.
“The…
Nature | Washington Post
5 June 2016
A brown kiwi – a rare flightless New Zealand bird, has hatched at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia, as reported in The Washington Post.
When the chick’s parents Ngati Hine Rua…
New Zealand | Traveller.com.au
5 June 2016
Rotorua and Queenstown are featured in a list of holiday destinations where you can feel like a big kid again.
Rotorua, “the birthplace of Zorbing has plenty of other ludicrously fun things to do aside…
Fashion | Daily Mail
4 June 2016
Pukekohe teen Havilah Koledoye has created elaborate ball gowns using plastic bags, as reported in The Daily Mail.
Plastic “is quite durable, you can stretch it to anything, it doesn’t rip or tear…
New Zealand | Express (The)
4 June 2016
“One of the most stunning natural wonders exists within” New Zealand’s mystical Waitomo Caves, writes Kat Romero in an article on Express.co.uk.
The caves on their own are amazing, but the glow-worms, which…
General | Huffington Post
4 June 2016
Jessica Quinn, who lost part of her leg, “is determined to challenge the modeling industry as to what is perceived as beautiful,” writes Leigh Campbell for The Huffington Post Australia.
As a child,…
Golf | ESPN
3 June 2016
Lydia Ko has been ranked 81st in ESPN’s World Fame 100 List. She is the only New Zealander among the Top 100 Most Famous athletes and one of only eight women on the list.
“Ko…
General | Daily Mail
2 June 2016
In an amusing video popular Kiwi blogger How to Dad has shared his tips for travelling with a baby.
His clip, which has been viewed over 13,400 times, shows a variety of techniques…
Sport | YouTube
1 June 2016
Watch this video by Huss, who linked up with DKT Edits to create this clip after over two years of scouting New Zealand for some of the most scenic…
New Zealand | Sun (The)
1 June 2016
New Zealand has been ranked fourth in the annual global Prosperity Index, which ranks countries based on how wealthy, healthy and happy they are.
NZ was identified as “the most prosperous non-European nation” thanks to…
X Files | YouTube
31 May 2016
Watch how Kiwi performer Sam Wills aka Boy with Tape wins over the jury and audience of America’s Got Talent with his unique performance. In 2008 Wills won the The Press People’s Choice Award at…
Comedy | YouTube
30 May 2016
Travelling with kids can be challenging at times. Watch this clip and find out which tips popular Kiwi blogger How to Dad has for people travelling with babies or…
Film & TV | Huffington Post (The)
30 May 2016
The New Zealand smash hit Hunt for the Wilderpeople has knocked Batman vs Superman off number one and has beat Boy to become the highest grossing film of all time in New Zealand. According…
New Zealand | Chicago Line
29 May 2016
Auckland has been ranked the greatest coastal city by Chicago Line Cruises, followed by Barcelona and Vancouver.
The rating highlights Auckland’s two harbours, its many beaches and diverse wildlife as well as cultural…
New Zealand | Telegraph (The)
29 May 2016
“New Zealand provides spectacular escapes whatever the time of year, but spring and autumn often deliver unique opportunities for travellers,” writes Paul Bloomfield in an article for The Telegraph. New Zealand “as…
General | Mashable
28 May 2016
New Zealand artist Benjamin Lloyd is helping to airbrush (temporary) sleeve tattoos for sick kids following a pledge on Facebook that he would paint all the sick kids at Auckland’s Starship Children’s…
Film & TV | International Business Times India
27 May 2016
Kiwi actor Karl Urban will join the cast in the upcoming Taika Waititi-helmed Thor: Ragnarok as Skurge.
“It’s a fantastic story and a really great character who has got a wonderful arc. I’m super excited…
General | Autoevolution
27 May 2016
A limited fashion collection that honours Burt Munro and his racing heritage has been released, as reported by autoevolution.
“For those who still don’t know who Burt Munro was, the “World’s Fastest…
Music | News.com.au
27 May 2016
“Practising their Rat Pack posing, as well as their swingin’ harmonies is all part of the preparation for The Voice favourites the Koi Boys” – New Zealand-born trio Kevin Keepa, Danny Faifai and Nuz…
Travel | YouTube
26 May 2016
Watch this clip by 100% Pure New Zealand and discover Canterbury and where the locals ski. In Canterbury you can experience snow fields, spectacular views and hot pools. …
X Files | YouTube
25 May 2016
Auckland Museum have recently announced their upcoming landmark exhibition Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa (October 2016-May 2017). Volume will tell the story of music in New Zealand. Visitors will have…
Science/Tech | NZHerald
25 May 2016
Fancy speeding down the Thames in London to get to your hotel? “Your speedy dream could be about to come true, thanks to Kiwi entrepreneur Alan Gibbs whose amphibious vehicles are being tested this…
Travel | YouTube
24 May 2016
Air New Zealand have just kicked off the winter season with the first evening service into Queenstown. The approach into Queenstown airport has been ranked one of the most picturesque…
Sport General | News.com.au
23 May 2016
“Joseph Parker defeated Carlos Takam via unanimous points decision in Saturday night’s IBF heavyweight title challenger eliminator in New Zealand,” as reported in an article on News.com.au.
“We’ve trained very hard and Takam came…
X Files | YouTube
23 May 2016
Watch the Humdinga – a high-speed amphibious vehicle drive across the Thames in London. The amphitruck, which is being tested as luxury taxi-cab application for an unnamed luxury hotel…
Science/Tech | Financial Times
23 May 2016
Australia-listed Martin Jetpack will begin manufacturing its P-14 aircraft next month, as reported in an article in The Financial Times.
“We are at the start of the journey,” said Peter Coker, Martin Jetpack’s chief…
Cricket | Cricbuzz
21 May 2016
“In an incredible tale of leadership and introspection to the extent of soul-searching, Brendon McCullum, who retired from international cricket last year, opened up in an exclusive chat to Cricbuzz about why he decided…
Music | YouTube
20 May 2016
Watch Kiwi duo Broods, Georgia and Caleb Nott, perform their single ‘Free’ at the Late Late Show fronted by British comedian James Corden. The performance was the duo’s US…
Politics and Economics | The Wire
20 May 2016
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has “warned that global climate change goals cannot be achieved without a united push to secure land rights for the world’s indigenous forest communities”, as reported by…
X Files | YouTube
19 May 2016
Watch this Euronews clip of NASA releasing a super-pressure, 2,366 kg weather balloon at Wanaka airport on Tuesday, May 17. The launch was the first successful attempt.
Sport General | FTW!
19 May 2016
“All year, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been largely dismissed as serious title contenders. After beating the Spurs and stunning the Warriors in Game 1 in Oracle Arena, it’s time to forget everything I thought…
Comedy | YouTube
18 May 2016
Jono and Ben are traveling around New Zealand, going to various towns and seeing what makes it a #COOLTOWNBRO by taking in suggestions by the locals on social media.
Obituaries | Daily Mail
18 May 2016
Samuel Gibson, an inspirational adventurer and brittle bone disease campaigner has died, aged 39, after suffering a ‘devastating’ head injury while competing in a half marathon, as reported in The Daily Mail.
The…
Music | YouTube
17 May 2016
Listen to Kiwi trio The Koi Boys performing Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass”. Nuz Ngatai, Kevin Keepa and Danny Faifai have recently taken the internet by storm following…