Earth from Space – New Zealand
In this clip the European Space Agency (ESA) takes you over New Zealand in an edition of the Earth from Space programme. Watch the short video to find out more.
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PRINS on Visual Side of Music & Her New Single ‘Notion’
“Fresh off the release of her incredible new single Notion,” music magazine Happy “caught up with New Zealand-based artist PRINS for a chat.” When asked how it feels to have
Lonely Lingerie One of the Labels Changing Lingerie
“Lingerie is set to become a $59 billion market globally by 2024, up from $38 billion in 2017, according to Zion Market Research. And as sales grow, tastes also appear to be shifting,” writes…
PRINS – Notion
Listen to New Zealand artist PRINS new single Notion here, which is described as “fizzing dance-pop delight, filled with perfect vocals, fresh hooks and flawless instrumentation” by the
Meet The Kiwi Whose Blog Went Big In Japan
“In 2011, two expats in Tokyo started a blog about making the most of Japan’s capital on a budget. Tokyo Cheapo is now one of the most popular English-language websites…
Laybuy Partners with Footasylum to Mark UK Launch
“New Zealand-based ‘buy now, pay later’ platform Laybuy has marked its official UK launch by announcing a partnership with high street brand Footasylum,” George Nixon reports for The Daily Mail. “Online…
Taika Waititi to Direct ‘Time Bandits’ Series
The “Thor: Ragnarok” director is set to helm Apple’s TV adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy flick Time Bandits, which is currently in development,” writes Bill Thorne in an article for Variety. “The…
Royal NZ Ballet 2018 in Review
Have you gone to the ballet lately? Watch this 7-minute clip to see a summary of the Royal New Zealand Ballet‘s year in 2018 and hear Patricia…
William Trubridge TEDxChristchurch
Listen to freediver William Trubridge‘s TED Talk to be taken on your very first free dive. The New Zealander shares with the Christchurch audience what it…
Kieran Read to Play for Japan After World Cup
“All Blacks captain Kieran Read has signed up to play with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz after this year’s World Cup, bringing an end to 13 seasons as a professional…
Paintings from Sir Edmund Hillary’s Everest Climb Found
“Never-before-seen paintings from Sir Edmund Hillary’s record-breaking expedition to Mount Everest have been found in a house clearance 66 years later.” Darren Boyle reports in an article for The Daily…
Rose Matafeo to Star in Taika Waititi Exec Produced ‘Baby, Done’
New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo will star alongside Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis in feature comedy Baby, Done, which is exec produced by Taika Waititi. The film is directed by Curtis Vowell (Fantail). Nancy…
Heather Greenwood Davis Visits Kaikoura, New Zealand
Watch this video by Tourism NZ to join National Geographic Travel writer Heather Greenwood Davis’ wild encounter with dolphins in New Zealand’s Kaikoura.
Sale of Portable Cabins Booms in NZ Amid Housing Crisis
“The sale of portable cabins is booming in New Zealand, where a housing crisis means hundreds of thousands of Kiwis can no longer afford a home or even a rental.” Eleanor Ainge Roy reports…
EDGE #353: Max Gimblett Reflects On a Life of Love, Art And Freedom + 18 stories
News of Global New…
Ironman New Zealand 2019 Highlights
Watch the highlights of this year’s IRONMAN New Zealand 2019 here. The race was won by Mike Phillips (Christchurch) and Jocelyn McAuley(USA). McAuley finished with a 2:58:07 marathon and a…
Mt Manganui & Piha Beach among Top 10 Beaches South Pacific
Mount Maunganui and Piha Beach have been ranked among the Top 10 Beaches in the South Pacific in the latest TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice rating. Hot Water Beach (15), Papamoa Beach (18)…
Max Gimblett Reflects On a Life of Love, Art And Freedom
“Internationally renowned New Zealand painter Max Gimblett credits his wife as his greatest supporter, and his leading critic.” Warren Feeney reports for Stuff. “Born in Auckland in 1935 and based in New York since…
Lean On Me – Nga Kupu Aroha
I nearly started to sob when Joe Walsh, Tim Schmit, and Vince Gill sang a waiata, acapella, at Hoani Waititi Marae Auckland, in support of the…
Mrs Krishnan’s Party Stars Interview
Justin Rogers and Kalyani Nagarajan, who star in Mrs Krishnan’s Party, speak to the Cafe about the comedy produced by Indian Ink Theatre…
Colenso BBDO Auckland One of 2019 Contagious Pioneers
Colenso BBDO, Auckland have been featured as number one 2019 Contagious Pioneers in a ranking published by creative and strategic intelligence service website Contagious. Their Te Kupu App campaign was…
History, Culture and Geothermal Wonders
Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s North Island’s rich history and Maori culture in this clip by Tourism New Zealand. There is plenty of history, culture and geo thermal wonders to see.
Joe’s and Jayden’s Bay of Island Challenge
Actors Joe Naufahu & Jayden Daniels were challenged to do ten awesome things in the Bay of Islands in one weekend. See how many they ticked off.
‘The Changeover’ “a Perfect Genre Movie”
The opening weekend of ‘The Changeover’ – the New Zealand film of Margaret Mahy’s beloved, award-winning 1984 young-adult novel by the writer-director team of Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie, drew rave…
Anna Wilding Gives Different Look at Obama Family In LA Photo Exhibit
“For Black History month, The Perfect Exposure Gallery in Alhambra in Los Angeles is giving you a different look at the Obama family. During the Barack Obama’s presidency, photographer Anna…
Chris Liddell Helms Rural America Broadband Era
Chris Liddell, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Coordination at The White House, is leading a newly announced initiative to address a significant gap in broadband access in rural America. Writing in Agri-Pulse, Liddell…
Trailer – Daffodils
Kiwi love story Daffodils which is based on the play by Rochelle Bright will be starring Rose McIver (iZombie) and George Mason (Go Girls) as…
The Breaker Upperers Adds Some Welcome Irreverence to Netflix Comedies
“The New Zealand comedy The Breaker Upperers adds some welcome irreverence to the homogenized mix of Netflix comedies. This collaboration between Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami — who wrote, directed and star together…
New Zealand’s Sacred Mermaid Pools Closed Indefinitely
“Picturesque Mermaid Pools in Matapouri in New Zealand have been closed indefinitely after human waste and litter were repeatedly found at the sacred Māori site, Joanna Whitehead reports for The Independent. “The failure to…
Spin Slowly, Fighting Gravity
Recently published on online art platform Contemporary HUM, arts facilitator and producer Samuel Walsh reflects on his residency at Zaratan – Arte Contemporânea in Lisbon, Portugal. Zaratan, a not-for-profit art space,…
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Have you visited Hobbiton yet? Watch this video by ‘Going Awesome Places’ to get an insight into what a tour of the movie set entails.
EDGE #351: Deer Milk Heralds New Industry With Kotia Skincare Brand + 18 stories
News of Global New…
Deer Milk Heralds New Industry With Kōtia Skincare Brand
Offered some goat, sheep and cow milk cheese to accompany an early evening pinot on the deer farm of a friend, South Islander Graeme Shaw asked out loud “Where’s the deer cheese?” The response…
Jess B – Take It Down
Listen to Jess B’s song Take It Down here. The rapper, who grew up in New Zealand was featured on YouTube’s ‘Artists to Watch’ 2019 list.
New Zealand Breakers vs. Illawarra Hawks – Highlights
Watch this clip to see highlights of the New Zealand Breakers’ record-breaking win against the Illawara Hawks. The video was published by the National Basketball League.
Anna Paquin On Flack & Gender Power Balances in Film
“After five years trying to get it off the ground, filming for Anna Paquin’s new TV series Flack has completed and the series is about to be released. Paquin, who stars in the series…
David Lloyd Awarded Lumix People’s Choice Award
“David Lloyd’s Bond of Brothers, a heartwarming image of an affectionate pair of male lions, has been crowned the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Lumix people’s choice award.”
Mike King Named 2019 New Zealander of the Year
“Mental health advocate Mike King has been named Kiwibank 2019 New Zealander of the Year.” Charlotte Carter reports for Stuff.co.nz. “His determination to shine a light on the effects and impacts of mental…
Sid Sahrawat’s Sidart and Cassia
Sid Sahrawat is one of the most well-know chefs in Auckland. Listen to this clip to hear him talk about Sidart and Cassia – restaurants that…
KJ Apa Teaches You New Zealand Slang
New Zealand actor KJ Apa has participated in an episode of Vanity Fair’s Slang School in which he teaches viewers New Zealand slang. He is known for his role as…
The Treaty of Waitangi and Its Influence On Identity Politics
“Globally, there has been a crisis of confidence in the promises of liberal democracy in recent years,” writes James H. Liu, Professor of Psychology at Massey University. Against trends like the US president wanting…
NZ South Island Travel Film
Watch this 8-minute clip to see how seven content creators explore New Zealand’s South Island, “pushing themselves to their furthest limits.” With @artofvisuals, @braedin, @itsbigben, @shortstache, @emmett_sparling, @kylevandever.
New Marine Facility Confirmed For Auckland
“The $1.5billion a year New Zealand marine industry is expected to receive a significant boost with the announcement and sign-off on a massive refit facility adjacent to the America’s Cup bases currently under construction…
Brendon Hartley Joins Ferrari F1 Team
“Ferrari has hired ex-Formula One drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Brendon Hartley to help develop its 2019 race car in the simulator,” writes Alan Baldwin in an article for Independent Online. “The…
Orangutan Jungle School
Filmmakers from Natural History New Zealand (NHNZ) are on a mission to tell the stories of Indonesia’s orphaned orangutans in their documentary called Orangutan Jungle School….
Bene – Tough Guy
Watch this clip to see Auckland teenager Bene’s first single Tough Guy. Bene was featured on YouTube’s ‘Artists to Watch’ 2019 list Australia, New Zealand.
How to Dad’s Guide for New Dads
Jordan Watson a.k.a ‘How to Dad’ has made a name for himself with his funny dad themed “educational” videos. His YouTube channel has over 250000 subscribers. Watch his guide…
Tourist Family’s Bad Behavior Has NZ Rethinking Its Welcome Mat
“An English family touring New Zealand — about 12 people, including children — was so unruly that social media posts documenting their bad behavior were picked up by national news outlets, which sent out…
Midcentury Dream Home In New Zealand
“In 2015, Tara Morton and Nick Walbridge—both public servants in New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade—were nearing the end of several years in New York when they began looking for a house…
NZ’s Deteriorating Water Raises A Stink
“New Zealand’s clean, green image took a beating this summer as tourists travelling through the countryside posted pictures of lakes and rivers off limits due to contamination by farm effluent, rubbish and human faece.”…
Hot Air from Australia Causes NZ Heatwave
“Hot air from Australia has helped to produce scorching temperatures for many parts of New Zealand this week” with parts of Hawke’s Bay and Richmond in the Nelson area topping “the scale at 35…
Best Tries Rugby NZ Sevens
Watch this clip by World Rugby to see a compilation of the best tries from a sensational weekend of rugby sevens. Fiji won the New Zealand leg of the World…
