Music | Sunshine Coast Daily
19 January 2018
Dunedin-based indie-rockers Albion Place had a big 2017, with the group’s debut album Mascuzzi Jacuzzi released in December, and their Australian summer tour about to begin.
The release of Easier in May and If This…
New Zealand | Sunshine Coast Daily
1 December 2017
“Nowhere does scenery better than New Zealand and it doesn’t get more dramatic than the South Island’s ruggedly beautiful Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, where I’ve stumbled on a postcard perspective of the country’s highest…
Film & TV | Sunshine Coast Daily
5 May 2017
New Zealand actor Sam Neill stars in Channel Nine’s television miniseries about Australian businessman Alan Bond’s life and said he was sure people would enjoy watching the “rollercoaster” ride.
“You’re familiar with the story of…
Theatre | Sunshine Coast Daily
9 November 2015
New Zealand-born, NIDA-trained actor Hayden Tee has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Javert in the world’s longest running musical, Les Misérables, which has made its long-awaited return to Brisbane.
“Audiences’ reactions …
Fashion | Sunshine Coast Daily
21 April 2015
New Zealand-born designer Failepou Peni’s resort wear label Lapou will showcase new collections at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival on 17 October.
Lepou specialise in figure flattering resort pieces, luxurious kaftans, swimwear and…
Science/Tech | Sunshine Coast Daily
4 July 2014
A kiwi invention is taking the beloved pastime of colouring-in to a whole new, high-tech level, allowing kids’ colouring creations to come to life.
New Zealand company Puteko’s colAR Mix app allows users to print,…
Golf | Sunshine Coast Daily
24 October 2013
Queensland Sunshine Tour Order of Merit winner Hamilton-born Jim Cusdin, 28, credits a move to Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast for revitalising his golf career. It was somewhat of a risk he says, but…
General | Sunshine Coast Daily
26 September 2013
Twenty-year-old V8 Supercar rookie and Fujitsu Racing GRM driver, New Zealander Scott McLaughlin recently visited Maroochydore State High School in Queensland to spread the road safety message.
Christchurch-born McLaughlin made his V8 Supercar debut at…
Business | Sunshine Coast Daily
10 August 2010
Former CEO of New Zealand Tourism and creator of the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, George Hickton, was the keynote speaker at a gathering of 3 tourism sector operators making up the new Australian…
Z-Files | Sunshine Coast Daily
13 March 2009
Auckland University of Technology language expert Andy Gibson says Australian actor Matthew Newton, who plays New Zealand drug lord Terry Clark in the series Underbelly, is using “fush and chup” vowels where real New…
General | Sunshine Coast Daily
19 November 2007
Balclutha-born Dean Tahana has been crowned Australia’s sexiest man. The 29-year-old won the 2007 Mister Manhunt Australia competition, Australia’s biggest competition for male models. “I entered the regionals up in Noosa, Queensland, when…