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1. Justin Bieber: Second Vector Arena Concert Cancelled

14 October 2013 3:05pm | Frontier Touring Company

The Frontier Touring Company regrets to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances the second Justin Bieber concert on Sunday 24 November at Vector Arena, Auckland has been cancelled. The concert on Saturday 23rd November will go ahead as planned... More >>

2. TV2 confirms fast-tracked launch date for The Walking Dead

05 September 2013 11:31am | TVNZ

Zombie fans rejoice! TVNZ is thrilled to announce season four of The Walking Dead will launch October 15 on TV2 - just 32 hours after its highly anticipated US premiere. .. More >>

3. New Zealand's Got Talent: Semi Final 1 - Contestants

14 October 2013 11:49am | New Zealand's Got Talent

Last night was the final audition round of New Zealand's Got Talent . At the end of the episode we saw judges Rachel Hunter, Jason Kerrison and Cris Judd deliberate carefully over the contestants they had put forward to be considered for the Semi ..... More >>

4. Google Honours Kiwi Kat

14 October 2013 12:58pm | Google

Google has marked the birthday of lauded kiwi author Katherine Mansfield with an interactive doodle on it's homepage. The illustration features a green colour scheme with the image of a woman, presumably Mansfield, holding a plate with some food... More >>

5. Dates Announced for 'the Block NZ' Public Open Homes

04 September 2013 6:59pm | TV3

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 4 September, 2013 Dates Announced for 'the Block NZ' Public Open Homes TV3 is planning to invite viewers to visit The Block NZ houses, with two public open home events on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. ..... More >>

6. Big Day Out 2014 ~ New Zealand Lineup Announcement

01 August 2013 11:23am | Big Day Out

The two year wait is over, it's roll out time for Big Day Out 2014. We have 3 rare jewels in the 2014 Big Day Out crown playing full concert sets, all major headliners in their own right, all coming together in the spirit of Big Day Out to deliver a ..... More >>

7. Lorde a prime example of following her own singing heart

14 October 2013 11:42am | University of Canterbury

New Zealand's teenage singing sensation Lorde is a prime example of following her own potential in her way rather than sticking to the education curriculum, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says... More >>

8. World's largest inflatable water slide at Tekapo Springs

31 August 2013 3:41pm | Southern PR

The Trippo Slide at Tekapo Springs will be the first outside the USA Tekapo Springs today (August 30 2013) announced it is bringing the world's largest inflatable water slide to New Zealand, making it the first location outside the USA to have ..... More >>

9. Laneway Festival Auckland: The 2014 line-up is here

24 September 2013 10:35am | Laneway Festival

"It may be known as the music festival for the cool kids, but at this year's Laneway there was something for everyone." - NZ Herald "The Laneway Festival is a great concept, and delivers a freshness and different vibe, in terms of music, ..... More >>

10. Popular 80's character Terry Teo makes a comeback

11 October 2013 10:56am | NZ On Air

Young people are the big winners from the latest NZ On Air television funding decisions. They'll be treated to two local drama series in 2014 including the return of popular character, Terry Teo. .. More >>

11. 'For Sale' Signs Go up at The Block NZ Homes

10 October 2013 4:15pm | Mediaworks

The houses made famous by the second series of hit TV3 show The Block NZ are on the market! .. More >>

12. Contestants Revealed, Countdown to the Block NZ Begins

22 July 2013 2:58pm | The Block NZ

MediaWorks TV Head of Factual Production, Sue Woodfield says the producers were overwhelmed by the number of people who applied to take part this year, and amazed at the calibre of the applicants... More >>

13. TV3 Announces People's Choice Award for 'the Block NZ'

09 September 2013 9:21pm | TV3

TV3 Announces People's Choice Award for 'the Block NZ' TV3 is inviting viewers to reward their favourite The Block NZ team in the inaugural People's Choice Award. Voting is now open and the public are able to vote once per day for Alisa and Koan, ..... More >>

14. Pirtek National Premiership Returns to Sky TV

05 August 2013 11:50am | SkySport

Auckland, NZ, August 5, 2013 - New Zealand Rugby League's Pirtek National Premiership returns to SKY TV on Monday nights from early September. .. More >>

15. The White Ships - peaceful sailing in the First World War

08 October 2013 5:13pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

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16. Pirtek National Premiership Starts This Weekend

22 August 2013 3:51pm | NZRL

The NZRL's Pirtek National Premiership starts this weekend, with the Northern Swords taking on the Canterbury Bulls at Toll Stadium in Whangarei. The match, which kicks-off at 1pm Sunday, is the first of 21 regular season games in the country's premier ..... More >>

17. Historic Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails'

11 October 2013 5:29pm | Tourism New Zealand

With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be at the forefront of boating technology - but New Zealand's 'City of Sails' is set to turn back the clock when some of the world's most historic ..... More >>

18. La De Da Second Lineup Announcement

14 October 2013 12:19pm | La De Da

Adding to the already blistering lineup for NYE 2014, La De Da announces the second wave of artists, a flurry of international and local heavy hitters destined to rock your world :.. More >>

19. Experience Beyonce's 'The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour'

08 July 2013 1:09pm | Beat Communications

Pepsi is excited to announce their collaboration with Beyoncé in bringing the eagerly anticipated 'The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour' to New Zealand. Following a sold-out tour of Europe and the US, Pepsi will bring extraordinary and unforgettable experiences ..... More >>

20. NZ Film 'Crackheads' Wins Official Selection Film Festivals

02 October 2013 10:37am | Nicola Peeperkoorn

Tim Tsikaluri's debut feature film Crackheads has won Official Selection into the Oaxaca Film Festival (Oaxaca City, Mexico - 21-28 September) and Austin Film Festival (Austin, Texas - 24-31 October), with the world premier having taken place on September ..... More >>

21. ASB Showgrounds to Host Auckland Eid Day 2013 for Muslims

29 July 2013 2:46pm | Auckland Eid Day

Up to 10,000 Muslims are expected to unite at ASB Showgrounds to celebrate the third annual Auckland Eid Day on 9 or 10 August 2013 (lunar dependant), from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m... More >>

22. New Zealand's Got Talent - Episode Three Performers

30 September 2013 2:53pm | TV One

This emotional, inspiring and often hilarious episode of New Zealand's Got Talent will have everyone talking tomorrow. Tonight the musicians stole the show; with a virtuoso ukulele player, an accomplished saxophonist, a harmonica that sounded like ..... More >>

23. Dotcom Boost for Targa NZ Event

12 October 2013 12:13pm | Kim Dotcom

Dotcom Boost for Targa NZ Event Kim Dotcom loves fast cars so when the organisers of the annual Targa New Zealand tarmac motor rally approached him about starting this year's event in the grounds of the Dotcom mansion the high-profile internet ..... More >>

24. Roger Hall's Side-splitting Comedy - You Gotta Be Joking

09 August 2013 3:30pm | Skip Ink

Roger Hall's Side-Splitting Comedy - You Gotta Be Joking You Can Take the Cow Cockie Out of the Country ... But the Manure Remains Directed By Geraldine Brophy  Starring Tim Bartlett.. More >>

25. Khandallah and Johnsonville on Film

02 October 2013 6:36pm | The Film Archive

The Opening of Ngauranga Gorge (1938), and From Cow to Cone (showing Tip Top factory workers in Johnsonville in the 1950s) are just two of various documentary, comedy, home movie and advertising excerpts to be shown. .. More >>

26. Gilmour Banks On New Engine

04 October 2013 2:54pm | Emma Gilmour

Emma Gilmour is expecting a new engine will make all the difference as she heads for this weekend's Rally Wairarapa looking for both speed and reliability from her new Suzuki Swift Maxi Rally car... More >>

27. October 2013 Documentary and factual funding release

14 October 2013 12:22pm | NZ On Air

Our quaky isles, a diva Dame and Jake the Muss feature in latest documentary funding round .. More >>

28. Mamma Mia! announced for Auckland 2014

01 July 2013 12:15pm | Skip Ink

This theatrical extravaganza, presented by Amici Productions Ltd and Auckland Musical Theatre Inc, will open on March 4, 2014 for a strictly limited season. Ticket details and cast will be announced in the coming months... More >>

29. Junior Kiwis Vs Junior Kangaroos Result

14 October 2013 11:56am | New Zealand Rugby League

The Junior Kangaroos have beaten the Junior Kiwis 38-26 at WIN Jubilee Oval in Kogarah, Sydney, today. .. More >>

30. Auckland Diwali Festival 2013 - applications close

22 July 2013 3:13pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development

The 13th Auckland Diwali Festival will be celebrated on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2013 in Aotea Square in Auckland. We would like to remind you that the application deadline to be a stallholder at the Festival is getting close. Applications close ..... More >>

31. New 4.30pm show announced for TV2

11 October 2013 4:51pm | Television New Zealand

Afternoons on TV2 will undergo an exciting makeover in 2014, with TVNZ securing funding from NZ on Air for a brand new 4.30pm show. .. More >>

32. Wattie's Cans Film Festival 2013

06 September 2013 10:15am | Wattie's

20 years in, and the Wattie's Cans Film Festival is still going strong, helping Kiwis in need by collecting much needed cans of food for The Salvation Army food banks across the nation. .. More >>

33. Ride the Rhythm: World Cup Qualifier at Forsyth Barr Stadium

20 September 2013 3:16pm | Ride the Rhythm

In February 2014 Forsyth Barr Stadium will host the final round of New Zealand's premier show jumping competition, the FEI World Cup Qualifier series, when Ride the Rhythm returns with another equestrian spectacle combined with a live international ..... More >>

34. Finalists for Ngā Tohu Reo Māori / Māori Language Awards

30 September 2013 1:05pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has announced all finalists for the Māori Language Awards 2013. There are 33 finalists in 11 contestable categories. 'Congratulations and good luck!' says CE Glenis Philip-Barbara... More >>

35. Queens of the Stone Age & Nine Inch Nails Announce Tour

10 October 2013 3:11pm | Mushroom Promotions

The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce that two of the world's most influential bands of the last decade, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age, will join forces for a massive double headline tour of Australia and New Zealand ..... More >>

36. The 2013 Pacific Beer Expo

14 October 2013 3:38pm | Pacific Beer Expo

Outstanding craft beers from five Pacific nations will help make the Third Pacific Beer Expo on October 27 the highlight of 2013 for New Zealand's most demanding consumers of beer... More >>

37. Top 20 Māori boys' and girls' names released

03 July 2013 11:19am | Department Of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs has released a list of the top 20 Māori baby names for 2012 in association with Māori Language Week 2013, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. .. More >>

38. New Director Named for Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

14 October 2013 5:09pm | Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

A former curator at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is returning to New Plymouth to take on the role of Gallery Director. .. More >>

39. TV3 Secures Anticipated New US Drama Series The Blacklist

26 July 2013 5:12pm | Mediaworks

The highly anticipated new drama series The Blacklist, starring multiple Emmy Award winning actor James Spader, will screen on TV3 as part of a new partnership between MediaWorks and Sony Pictures Television, it was announced today... More >>

40. 2013 Miss Chinese New Zealand Born

16 September 2013 12:40pm | World TV Limited

Miss Chinese New Zealand 2013 came to a finish on September 14 at 'The Trusts Arena' in Henderson. Number 12 Erica He wowed the judges with her performances on the night and was crowned the winner... More >>

41. Steinbenders ready to take Oktoberfest title

09 October 2013 1:35pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington's Steinbenders are fully practiced and prepared to defend the Capital's honour against top oompah bands from around the country at the Oktoberfest Bavarian Showdown on Wellington's waterfront this weekend (11 and 12 October)... More >>

42. P!nk Announces The Release 'The Truth About Love Tour'- Live

11 October 2013 12:49pm | Sony Music

With over 140 shows in 13 countries around the globe, P!nk brings the sold-out show and amazing spectacle of The Truth About Love Tour: Live From Melbourne to ecstatic fans on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 25th... More >>

43. NZ Secondary Schools Netball Championships

11 October 2013 5:00pm | Netball New Zealand

Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) have successfully defended their New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Championships title with a comprehensive 41-23 win over Wellington's St Mary's College in the Grand Final this afternoon... More >>

44. Kiwis challenged to change their injury forecasts this week

14 October 2013 9:27am | ACC

Today is the start of 'Safety Week 2013', and ACC is challenging Kiwis to prove that when it comes to injuries, what's happened before doesn't have to happen again!.. More >>

45. Only 19 days to go until Boobs On Bikes 2013!

09 August 2013 6:20pm | Boobs on Bikes

We now officially have the biggest lineup of ladies registered to do Boobs On Bikes EVER! .. More >>

46. Matt Corby adds Wellington show to 'Resolution' Tour

22 August 2013 3:40pm | Rhythm Group

Due to overwhelming demand Matt Corby has added a second date to his New Zealand tour. Matt's Auckland show sold out in ten minutes and fans pleaded for an extra show. Matt and the band will now perform at the Wellington Opera House on 30th October ..... More >>

47. Paramore to perform two New Zealand shows in 2014

29 August 2013 10:49am | Solid Entertainment

In news sure to thrill, PARAMORE have confirmed two New Zealand shows as part of their "self-titled" world tour. The band are equally as delighted as their army of fans is sure to be: "We're so excited to finally come back to New Zealand! No ..... More >>

48. Northern Bass 2013/14: The First Line-Up Announcement!

30 August 2013 3:37pm | Blackout Music Management

Fuzen Entertainment is proud to announce the first instalment of the Northern Bass 2013/14 artist line-up. Northern Bass is ever evolving and for its third anniversary is broadening its approach to programming while not losing sight of its commitment ..... More >>

49. Bruce Springsteen: second concert at Mt Smart

03 September 2013 10:10am | Mushroom Promotions

After selling out their first stadium concert in record speed, The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce a second concert with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The new show will take place at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday 2nd March ..... More >>

50. Dates Announced For 2013 Vodafone NZ Music Awards

03 September 2013 1:28pm | Vodafone NZ Music Awards

The dates for the 48th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards have been announced with the big night itself moving to a later slot in November. The 2013 programme officially kicks off on October 22 with the finalists' announcement event... More >>

51. Annie Heads to New Zealand in 2014

26 September 2013 12:09pm | Skip Ink

Everyone's favourite little red-headed orphan is New Zealand-bound. The acclaimed UK production of ANNIE - one of the best-loved musicals of all time - will play in Wellington from 23 May 2014 at the St James Theatre, and in Auckland from 13 June ..... More >>

52. Aucklander William Tokelau Wins Homai Te Pakipaki 2013

05 October 2013 12:29pm | Maori Television Service

Saturday October 5, 2013 Aucklander William Tokelau Wins Homai Te Pakipaki 2013 Maori Television is pleased to announce that the winner of HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI 2013 is William (Wiz) Tokelau, from Otara... More >>

53. Kaumatua Service Providers Call National Hui

07 October 2013 3:04pm | Hei Manaaki Nga Kaumatua Trust

Kaumātua Service Providers from around the country have been invited to Palmerston North, November 6th - 8th to attend the Fifth National Kaumātua Service Providers hui... More >>

54. Blam Blam Blam to Join Bill with the Exponents

10 October 2013 12:52pm | Noise PR

Legendary NZ group Blam Blam Blam are joining The Exponents at the fundraiser show for their friend and ex guitarist, Chris Sheehan. On discovering that Sheehan was gravely ill, they rallied to put a show on to help him and his family. Blam Blam ..... More >>

55. Swiss Releases Debut Album 'Lucky Man'

11 October 2013 5:16pm | Frequency Media

Following up on the phenomenal success of his Mr Slow Wind EP , breakthrough NZ Reggae/R&B artist Swiss returns with debut full-length album, Lucky Man - out October 11th on Dawn Raid Entertainment / Frequency Media Group. Lucky Man features twelve new ..... More >>

56. Rugby league expert backs Williams to help Kiwis

14 October 2013 11:45am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) Maori lecturer and academic rugby league expert has backed World Cup winning All Black Sonny Bill Williams's late decision to help the Kiwis retain the Rugby League World Cup... More >>

57. New Zealand's Got Talent - Episode Five Performers

14 October 2013 12:32pm | New Zealand's Got Talent

A huge line-up of talent has closed the audition rounds of New Zealand's Got Talent tonight, including performances from the polished, to the hilarious, to the downright bizarre... More >>

58. Leading NZ Actor Takes On Literary Icon

26 May 2006 1:28pm | Silo Theatre

Award winning actor DANIELLE CORMACK takes to the stage this August to play literary icon Katherine Mansfield in a one-woman play celebrating the life of New Zealand's most famed writer... More >>

59. Longlist announced for short story competition

16 October 2006 3:07pm | Sunday Star Times

The longlist for the Sunday Star-Times Short Story Competition has been announced. The list includes a previous winner, Richard Brooke, whose story Girls from Alaska won the competition in 1985... More >>

60. Defence Māori Group to Perform at Te Konohete

04 November 2009 2:52pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force is once again participating in the Te Konohete festival. This festival for public sector agencies that promotes and celebrates waiata, tikanga and Te Reo Māori, whilst facilitating and enhancing cross agency relationships... More >>

61. Reality Series Follows Kapa Haka Champs to Te Matatini 2013

05 February 2013 5:38pm | Maori TV

Maori Television is giving viewers a rare glimpse into the competitive world of kapa haka in a special reality series starting March 1 at 9.30pm. .. More >>

62. Even bigger 2013 South Island Endurance Series

15 February 2013 10:30am | South Island Endurance Racing

The South Island Endurance Racing Drivers Club (SIERDC) have announced an exciting 4 round calendar for their 2013 season which will include a visit to the magnificent new complex at Highlands Motorsport Park, Cromwell... More >>

63. Rhythm and Vines and BW Campgrounds 2013 pre-sale and ticket

15 May 2013 4:09pm | Rhythm and Vines

Every year New Zealand's premiere music festival gets bigger and better, and this year will be no exception! Make sure you get your ticket to New Zealand's best festival and see in the New Year in one of the world's most beautiful locations, ..... More >>

64. X Factor Favourite Benny Tipene Suprises Fans - Debut Single

29 July 2013 11:47am | Sony Music

Although BENNY TIPENE didn't take out the winning title on this season's X FACTOR NEW ZEALAND, that hasn't stopped Benny answering the calls from thousands of kiwi fans begging him for new music, choosing today to release his debut single titled ..... More >>

65. MIT staff and graduates judging at NZ Culinary Fare

19 August 2013 2:49pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

A number of staff and graduates from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) are judging who New Zealand's best chefs, restauranteurs New Zealand culinary industry this week. The New Zealand Culinary Fare is underway at the ASB showgrounds this week... More >>

66. Rob Schneider Live

22 August 2013 12:20pm | Blackout Music Management

2011 Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, will be touring New Zealand for the first time in October. .. More >>

67. Swiss and Etana Release New Duet 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'

23 August 2013 5:01pm | Frequency Media

Breakthrough NZ Reggae/R&B artist Swiss and Jamaican Reggae star Etana release their highly anticipated new single and video, ' If Tomorrow Never Comes'. The heartfelt duet is the second single from Swiss' forthcoming debut full-length album, due ..... More >>

68. Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular to land in Wellington

26 August 2013 4:10pm | New Zealand Festival

Wellington will be invaded by Daleks, Cybermen and a host of other Doctor Who monsters in February next year, as the BBC's smash hit Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular takes the stage at the 2014 New Zealand Festival... More >>

69. NZRL National Comp 2013 - Monday Night Rugby League Results

03 September 2013 2:58pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions and the Wellington Orcas were welcomed out onto Mt Smart Stadium tonight by an enthusiastic haka from the visiting Taita College. Taita, in town for the week for the National Secondary Schools tournament, provided vocal support ..... More >>

70. New theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

16 September 2013 11:07am | Maori Language Commission

To mark Māori Language Day 2013, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori announces the theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2014: 'Te Kupu o te Wiki', which translates as The Word of the Week.".. More >>

71. Te Matatini Announces New Festival Dates For 2015

27 September 2013 3:32pm | Te Matatini Society

Te Matatini 2015, Aotearoa's national Māori Kapa Haka championships attracting performers from around the country and Australia, will be held in Otautahi / Christchurch from 4 - 8 March 2015... More >>

72. Wellington's all-girl hip-hop dance crew take on the world

03 October 2013 10:48am | SKINS Compression Sportswear

The Wellington-based Infinite dance crew, which is sponsored by SKINS compression sportswear, are training hard for the competition, hoping to better their third-placing at last year's world champs... More >>

73. Kiwis Team For Rugby League World Cup

08 October 2013 3:04pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Five players from the NRL grand final, including four from the champion Sydney Roosters side, feature in the 24-man Kiwis squad named today to defend the Rugby League World Cup... More >>

74. Film New Zealand wins design accolade in Korea

11 October 2013 11:35am | Film New Zealand

Pictured left to right on the Film New Zealand stand are Jiyoung Lee (NZTE); Michael Brook(Film Auckland); KJ Jennings (Film Otago Southland); New Zealand Ambassador Patrick Rata; Busan Mayor Huh, Namsik; BFC director Oh, Seok-Geun; Sue Thompson (Film ..... More >>

75. Where Do You Keep Your Golden Ticket?

14 October 2013 2:27pm | Lotto New Zealand

In the car glove box, pinned to the kitchen corkboard or simply in a pocket or wallet: every Lotto player has somewhere they like to stash their tickets. As Lotto New Zealand continues to search for the owner of the $22.6 million Big Wednesday ticket, it reveals ..... More >>

76. 2013 Is A Year of Weather Surprises

13 December 2012 1:37pm | Random House

2013 IS A YEAR OF WEATHER SURPRISES Ken Ring's New Zealand Weather Almanac 2013 Author: Ken Ring .. More >>

77. Judges Announced for Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Award

25 June 2013 3:03pm | Newmarket Young Fashion Designer

The Newmarket Young Fashion Designer Award is heating up: the judges have been announced and entrants are into the first phase of the competition. Four Live presenter Shannon Ryan is one of the big names on the judging panel, and will be doubling as MC for ..... More >>

78. Winners announced for 2013 Student Design Awards

15 August 2013 2:01pm | The Dowse

A record 100 entries were received for this year's ECC Student Craft/Design Awards with the Supreme Award going to Hayden Maunsell's entry Table Lamp - Dark. Hayden is a third year student at Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawkes Bay; he takes ..... More >>

79. The Long Awaited Return of CLANNAD - NZ Tour 2013

15 August 2013 3:09pm | Elephant Publicity

Clannad, the Irish family group responsible for such timeless music as 'Theme From Harry's Game', 'In A Lifetime', 'I Will Find You' and the soundtrack to the 'Robin Of Sherwood' TV series, make a long awaited return to New Zealand ..... More >>

80. The Big Music by Kirsty Gunn takes top prize at Book Awards

29 August 2013 9:28am | NZ Post Book Awards

The Big Music by Kirsty Gunn - this year's top book at the New Zealand Post Book Awards - is a novel the judges say is "as big as the music at its heart". .. More >>

81. Wild About New Zealand TV series on environment premieres

30 August 2013 11:00am | NHNZ

Production house NHNZ's latest series Wild About New Zealand[TM] goes to air on TV One next Tuesday, 3rd of September at 8:30pm. A six-part series Wild About New Zealand[TM] takes in all the beauty and idiosyncrasies of nine of New Zealand's ..... More >>

82. We're Taking V Battle Carts to Matamata

09 September 2013 11:58am | V Energy Drink

V's got some good news for everyone south of the Bombay hills, and north of Taupo. After fierce competition from around the country, the results are in, and the judges have made their decision. We're taking the V Battle Carts to Matamata!.. More >>

83. Who Killed Scott Guy? - The case that gripped a nation

16 September 2013 10:58am | Allen and Unwin

Who Killed Scott Guy? is an in-depth account of the crime that gripped New Zealand from highly respected and multi-award winning investigative journalist, Mike White. Whatever you think you know about the case, this book will make you think again..... More >>

84. 'Salt' - love meets obsession

27 September 2013 2:59pm | charlatan clinic

charlatan clinic is back for Spring 2013 after a year's hiatus with their new work 'salt' and the birth of 'tweet seats' and 'tweet reviews'. charlatan clinic's previous work includes, 'pURe', 'Motherlock', 'The Artefact ..... More >>

85. Kaipara Cultural Festival marks its 21st year

30 September 2013 12:48pm | Kaipara Kapahaka Festival

This year's Kaipara Cultural Festival is set to provide whanau all around the Rodney District with a fun filled cultured day out. The festival is open to all schools in the Rodney District with children from pre-school to College participating... More >>

86. Kirkcaldie & Stains Spring Fashion Show - 16 October 2013

08 October 2013 3:58pm | Kirkcaldie And Stains Limited

Over 40 models will show a selection of Kirkcaldies SS 13 collections for Women, Men and Children as well the very latest in lingerie and swimwear. Kirkcaldies will show both local and international labels including just arrived and exclusive in ..... More >>

87. Volunteers wanted for NZ Open golf tournament in Queenstown

09 October 2013 2:53pm | New Zealand Open

Keen golf enthusiasts and those who want to be a part of the action are encouraged to put their hands up as volunteers for the 2014 New Zealand Open. The NZ Open tournament, a tier one event on the PGA Tour of Australasia, will be held from February 27 to ..... More >>

88. Help a Kiwi project transform waste into energy in Samoa

09 October 2013 3:25pm | BioEnceptionz

NZ-based organization BioEnceptionz are running a crowdfunding campaign to expand a successful biogas project in Piu Village, Samoa! These systems tackle two problems (the unaffordability of power and an infestation of an invasive vine) at once, turning ..... More >>

89. East Coast Vibes Returns with International Headliner

09 October 2013 4:09pm | East Coast Vibes

East Coast Vibes returns for the 2nd year and promises to bring more good vibes to Gisborne over Waitangi weekend 2014. Event director Rob Coe-Tipene promises to deliver a music festival that's fast gaining traction as a must do event on the Coast... More >>

90. New Central Otago trails on show at Sydney Bike Show

10 October 2013 2:35pm | Central Otago District Council

On the eve of the official openings of the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails, the two newest Central Otago cycle and walking trails will be promoted at a Bike & Lifestyle Show across the Tasman... More >>

91. Finalists announced for national short film competition

11 October 2013 3:46pm | Wintec

The 2013 finalists for the New Zealand secondary school short film competition, Cut!, have been announced. .. More >>

92. NZ curators to strengthen ties to Asia

11 October 2013 5:05pm | Creative New Zealand

Two New Zealand curators will deepen their links with Asia on tours of the region's cutting-edge art scenes. .. More >>

93. Methven Lions launch Big Day at the Office Race 2013

14 October 2013 11:23am | Methven Lions Club

The Methven Lions today launched the Property Brokers Big Day at the Office Race 2013. The race is made up of four separate events, a five stage multisport race, a duathlon race, a mountain run through the Mt Somers alpine walkway and a marathon ..... More >>

94. Peddling proves popular in South Auckland

14 October 2013 3:17pm | PORSE

There was plenty of pedal power at the bike safety awareness day in Takanini with over 500 people turning out to pedal, push and ride their bikes in support of Go Active with PORSE... More >>

95. New Queenstown centre leads the way

20 December 2004 11:59am | Intouch Visitor Centre

Queenstown - As dawn broke this morning, local group Kiwi Haka, led by Anaru Keogh, performed a stirring ceremony to inaugurate the In Touch Visitor Centre located on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets... More >>

96. Auckland Resident Becomes Instant Millionaire

09 April 2009 10:06am | RSL

Mission Bay (Auckland) resident, Mrs Jones* has just been announced as the latest winner in the Australian RSL Art Union. .. More >>

97. 'Ultimate' southern cheese roll announced

06 July 2010 2:46pm | Strategy First

The winner of the New Zealand International Science Festival 'ultimate' southern cheese roll competition was announced today, Tuesday 6 July at 12.30 midday at Wall Street, in Dunedin.  Joy Jones from South Dunedin was crowned the maker of the finest ..... More >>

98. Clean no Muldoon

10 May 2011 9:59am | Stagecraft

It's official. The oft-reported 'fact' that Greg McGee modeled Foreskin's Lament character Clean on Robert Muldoon isn't true. .. More >>

99. The Block NZ Homes Open for Inspection

12 August 2012 2:31pm | Mediaworks

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday 12 August, 2012 The Block NZ Homes Open for Inspection - TV3 Announces Dates for Public Open Homes TV3 is throwing open the doors of the most talked-about block in the country, and inviting the public to visit ..... More >>

 

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