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New Zealand Fashion Week Announcement
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:43 pm | NZ Fashion Week
While we recognise the excitement there is around NZFW following its triumphant and successful return in 2023, demonstrating its resilience and popular appeal, transitioning to a long-term biennial programme reflects the mindful shift we see within Aotearoa’s ... More >>
Charlotte Day Wilson Releases 'My Way' And 'Cyan Blue' Before Album Debut This Friday
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:42 am | The Label
Soul-bearing and poetic, 'My Way' evokes desire with refined lyricism and Charlotte’s hallowed, resonant vocals. Inspired by the blue-green hue of Wilson’s irises, the album’s title track 'Cyan Blue' is a stripped-back and transcendent ballad, embodying ... More >>
Robyn Fleet: From Canvas To Care — 'Outside-Inside' Art Exhibition
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:18 am | The Frame Workshop and Gallery
Robyn Fleet in her Hawkes Bay studio (Photo supplied) People who work as caregivers see a side of life—of human vulnerability and fragility, juxtaposed with dignity and courage—that most people never see. It is these kinds of insights, together ... More >>
Colin Monteath's 'Erebus The Ice Dragon' Wins Prestigious Nankervis/Bamford NZ Mountain Book Of The Year 2024
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:11 am | NZ Mountain Film Festival
Colin Monteath has been named as the recipient of the Nankervis/Bamford NZ Mountain Book of the Year for 2024 for his book Erebus The Ice Dragon: A Portrait of an Antarctic Volcano . The $2000 grand prize is awarded in the NZ Mountain Book Competition as ... More >>
FAST5 Netball World Series Returns To Christchurch In 2024
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:32 am | Netball New Zealand
Delivering a top-class spectacle in the previous two years, Christchurch will play host to a third successive FAST5 Netball World Series (FAST5 NWS) from 9-10 November at Wolfbrook Arena. More >>
NZ's Tracey Slaughter Wins The Calibre Essay Prize
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:06 pm | Australian Book Review
Tracey Slaughter – from Aotearoa New Zealand – has won the 2024 Calibre Essay Prize. Slaughter becomes the first overseas writer to claim the Calibre Prize. Judges Amy Baillieu, Shannon Burns, and Beejay Silcox chose ‘why your hair is long & ... More >>
Entries Open And Exciting New Event Category For This Year’s Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:59 pm | Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Dating all the way back to 1977, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has cemented itself as one of the longest running events in New Zealand and a must-do on cyclist’s event calendars. More >>
Unveiling Ancient Wonders! Tuatara Day: A Reptilian Celebration Of New Zealand's Living Fossils
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:35 pm | Sea Life Kelly Tarltons Auckland
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium is paying homage to the ancient tuatara, a living relic with roots stretching back over 200 million years. More >>
Myth, Ritual And The Personal: Mural Specialist Brings Immersive Exhibition To Ramp Gallery
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:23 pm | Te Pukenga
Kirikiriroa artist Craig McClure has developed a new exhibition reflecting on his personal story through a method of relational curation with Wintec’s Dr Tamsin Green. Photo by Geoff Ridder. Scottish born, Kirikiriroa Hamilton based, Craig McClure ... More >>
Red Stag Rotorua Marathon All Set For Historic Championship Programme
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:50 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The New Zealand Road Mile Championships and the inaugural New Zealand 5km Road Championships will feature as part of a bumper weekend of action at the 60th anniversary edition of the 2024 Red Stag Rotorua Marathon on Friday-Saturday 3-4 May. The second ever ... More >>
NZME Launches Kōrero Podcast Celebrating Māori Culture
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Media and Entertainment
The podcast will provide listeners with powerful conversations covering a range of thought-provoking topics, from sexuality to te reo Māori and current affairs over 10 weekly episodes. Each episode also introduces a new Māori language segment, providing ... More >>
Award Winning Songwriter Geneva AM Releases Pikipiki
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:58 am | Naked PR
The track positively bounces, with its optimistic 00’s eurodance inspired rhythms and its layered harmonies. The waiata begins with a conch played by Tyson Campbell (“calling to our ancestors to give us their strength, Whakamana vibes”) and features ... More >>
Paris 2024: Nine Athletes Named In Strong Olympic Swimming Team
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:20 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee
The team is led by current World Champions Lewis Clareburt (Waikato-Tainui) and Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu). More >>
Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa NZ Music Month 2024: Amplifying Aotearoa Music
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:03 am | 818 Entertainment
Today marks the start of TE MARAMA PUORO O AOTEAROA 2024 (NZ Music Month), with AMPLIFYING AOTEAROA | PAOROTIA AOTEAROA the key theme across this year’s event. More >>
2024 Baysting Prize For Children’s Champion Goes To:New Zealand Ukulele Trust
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:02 am | Maiden New Zealand
The Baysting Prize is presented to an individual, group, or organisation who has made a significant and outstanding contribution to the development and wellbeing of New Zealand children, through the creation of or support for music, TV programmes, ... More >>
Showcasing NZ Opera On The World Stage: Kiwi Girl Madison Nonoa Wins “life-changing” $50,000 Dame Malvina Major Award
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:58 pm | Dame Malvina Major Foundation
“Kiwi girl” and soprano Madison Nonoa has been awarded the prestigious $50,000 Dame Malvina Major Award, which she says is pivotal in enabling her to continue developing her career in Europe. More >>
Nelson's Newest Festival Promises A Dram Good Time
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:17 pm | The Winter Whisky Festival
The Winter Whisky Festival, hosted by Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar runs from June 11 to 15, boasting a range of experiences centred around the famous drink. More >>
Follow The Call Of The Disco Ball In The Rover At Studio 77 - A Re-imagined Restoration Play At Te Herenga Waka
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The Rover (1677) is an adaptation of Aphra Behn’s proto-feminist Restoration comedy - resituated in an iconic nightclub, over one night in 1977. More >>
Rick And Morty Meets Terminator At Wintergeddon
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:03 am | Paul Blomfield
Patrick, a seasoned actor who didn’t actually speak in Terminator 2, will be meeting fans at the expo, talking about this and other roles, including Amazon Prime television series Reacher and HBO Max streaming series Peacemaker as well as participating in ... More >>
Paralympian #13 The Late Eve Rimmer Celebrated And Acknowledged
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:09 am | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #13 Eve, who passed away in 1996, was a trailblazer for Para athletes and a fervent advocate for disability rights, who became a household name in New Zealand through an outstanding sporting career. More >>
North Harbour Rugby Union Announces Major Partnership With Merlin
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:45 am | North Harbour Rugby
North Harbour Rugby Union (NHRU) is proud to announce that Merlin, the experts in home access, will be the organisation’s major partner over the next three years. More >>
BILLIE EILISH Announces HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:12 am | Frontier Touring Company
Starting in North America in September 2024, Eilish will embark on an Australian leg in February 2025, ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena shows. More >>
Kiwi Ultramarathon Legend Sam Harvey Sets Sights On World Record At Soul-destroying Backyard Ultra In Australia
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:03 am | I am Hope
The ambitious feat aims to push the boundaries of human endurance while raising awareness and funds for youth mental health in New Zealand. More >>
Finalists Announced For APRA Best Country Song & MLT Songwriting Award
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:42 am | NZ Songwriters' Trust
The red-carpet event on Friday 24 May, is the opening event of Gore’s Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival that will be playing host to multiple performances and bring glamour to Gore, with the presentation of these two very special awards. More >>
Trident Homes Tactix Defeat MG Mystics 62-59 In Auckland
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:45 am | ANZ Premiership
The two sides went into this Round Three match unbeaten, and the Mystics came out firing to lead by four at halftime. But the Tactix dominated the third spell and kept their composure in a nerve-wracking fourth quarter to register the important ... More >>
Comedy superstar John Bishop is returning to NZ for the first time in over six years with a brand new show Back At It.
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:52 pm | Elephant Publicity
John said: “I’m delighted to be returning to New Zealand with my new show. The juices are flowing again and the response from the UK audiences has been incredible. I’m looking forward to seeing many more of you out there on the road.” More >>
Bach’s Goldberg Variations For String Trio: Fundraising Concert To Help Jack Study Cello In London
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:45 pm | SpencerPR
The fundraiser is being held to support the trio’s cellist, who has been given an incredible opportunity for a New Zealander – to study at one of the world’s top music schools, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. More >>
A Kid-friendly Archaeology Resource Kit Is Being Launched Today As Part Of New Zealand Archaeology Week (April 27-may 5)
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:33 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Collated by Dr Rosemary Baird, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Senior Outreach Advisor, based in Christchurch, the kit will be available on the Heritage New Zealand website for people to download and print free of charge. The kit includes posters, ... More >>
NZ Firefighters Compete In High Profile Firefighter-sports Event In Wellington
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:22 pm | United Fire Brigades' Association
On Friday 3 and Saturday 4, over 160 firefighters from across the motu will compete as individuals and in teams against each other in the annual United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) National Firefighter Challenge on Wellington’s waterfront. More >>
Massive Wrestle Between Two Champion Riders
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:50 pm | Bikesport NZ
After two of five rounds, it’s Taupo’s Brad Groombridge and Oparau’s James Scott locked in a tight battle for the lead, both men no strangers to winning New Zealand titles and, quite naturally, neither of them has been inclined to give an ... More >>
Vincent O’Sullivan: 1937–2024
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:49 pm | Te Herenga Waka University Press
One of Aotearoa's leading writers, Vincent O'Sullivan died yesterday in Dunedin, aged 86. He was acclaimed for his poetry, plays, short stories, and novels, which include 'Let the River Stand', 'Believers to the Bright Coast', and 'All This by ... More >>
A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR THE ASB CLASSIC
Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:03 pm | ASB Classic
The event once again brought significant economic benefit to its host region, resulting in 16,600 visitor nights to the region and injecting $3.4 million into the economy. More >>
Artist Aiko Robinson To Present First Solo Exhibition With Gow Langsford Gallery
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:51 pm | Gow Langsford Gallery
“Aiko is an exciting younger artist, and we are thrilled to work with her. A first solo showing is a great moment for artist and gallery alike - we are looking forward to showcasing her prodigious talent.” More >>
Three New Exhibitions Opening At Homestead Galleries This May
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:20 pm | Corban Estate Arts Centre
in our spring garden explores the complexities of photographing queer gendered experiences outside of binary frameworks. Image based artist Samson Dell reflects on the challenges of capturing the fluidity of their collaborators’ identities in static images. More >>
Stunning Images Unveiled In Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:47 am | Canterbury Museum
On loan from the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, the exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse of wildlife across the world, taking visitors from the bottom of the oceans to the peaks of mountains. More >>
Jesse Mulligan And Kara Rickard Announced As Hosts Of The 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:37 am | Aotearoa Music Awards
RNZ revealed as Official Media Partner, TVNZ+ to stream post-event More >>
AS PTT Delight Home Fans With Thrilling Win In Final Of OFC Futsal Men's Champions League In New Caledonia
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:57 am | Oceania Football Confederation
AS PTT Are The Champions Of The OFC Futsal Men's Champions League 2024 More >>
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse Maintain Clean Sheet Against Ascot Park Hotel Steel In Wellington
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:12 am | ANZ Premiership
With both teams desperate to get on top, the physicality also lifted and a warning to Fifita forced a change to the Steel defensive line as the Pulse went on a five-goal run to extend their lead to 42-35 heading into the last turn. More >>
Peter Ellis Civic Crèche Podcast Wins Gold in New York
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 6:50 pm | Red PR
A podcast from Monsoon Pictures International and first broadcast on Radio New Zealand (RNZ) late last year, has won a coveted Gold Medal at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. More >>
Valiant Stars Come Up Short Against Magic In Auckland
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 6:04 am | Northern Stars
AVIS Magic defeated the Stars 52-49 in Auckland 27 April, 2024 The Stars have fought hard to the end but come up short with a 52-49 ANZ Premiership loss to the AVIS Magic in Auckland. Both teams came out determined to collect a first win of the season ... More >>
Contrasting Wins For AS PTT And Mataks FC Ahead Of OFC Futsal Men's Champions League Title Decider
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 6:02 am | Oceania Football Confederation
AS PTT and Mataks FC finish Group play unbeaten ahead of Sunday's final showdown at OFC Futsal Men's Champions League More >>
Award-winning Kāpiti Coast artist Tim Li is set to open his new exhibition in Wellington City this week.
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:49 pm | Anna Macrae
The exhibition, titled ‘A lasting impression’, brings together a selection of his gyotaku works from the past two years, and aims to change the way in which we see the ocean as a resource. More >>
Cyber Skills Programme For Tamariki Recognised At Māori Language Awards
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:43 pm | Tatai Aho Rau Core Education
Grok Academy and Tātai Aho Rau are honoured to receive a Māori Language Award. More >>
Mataks FC Cruise Into OFC Futsal Men's Champions League Final In New Caledonia
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:38 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Mataks FC set up a title decider against AS PTT at the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in New Caledonia. More >>
Ngā Tohu Reo Māori: Lifetime Achievement Awarded To Three Prominent Wāhine
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:00 am | Maori Language Commission
It is the first time in the awards’ history that three people have received the honour and a first that all three recipients are wāhine. More >>
Lucy Gray Drops Last Single Before EP
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 5:28 am | Lucy Gray
‘paranoia of the mind" will be out on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal and Deezer on the 26th of April. More >>
Waitaha-South Island Kapa Haka Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Record Participation
Friday, 26 April 2024, 2:54 pm | Waitaha Kapa Haka
This year, the competition has the participation of 13 kapa haka teams, equalling the highest number in the event's history. The same number of teams competed in the 2016 competition. More >>
Indie Rock Band Voodoo Bloo Release Their Funky New Single
Friday, 26 April 2024, 2:00 pm | Voodoo Bloo
Recorded by the band at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand, the track showcases Voodoo Bloo's signature sound, blending raw energy with poignant lyricism. More >>
Rooney Caps Fine Debut Racing Season With Ampol Red Bull Racing Gen 3 Camaro Supercar Test
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:52 pm | Toyota New Zealand
A bold move to walk up and introduce himself to one of the most influential people in Australasian Motorsport might have lit the fuse, but Hawkes Bay's Jackson Rooney’s career exploded this week with news the Tony Quinn Foundation had awarded him their ... More >>
Tom Lark Releases New Single, 'Dumb Luck'
Friday, 26 April 2024, 9:05 am | Goodluck Mansion
Aotearoa artist Tom Lark (Shannon Fowler) is back with a brand new single, ‘Dumb Luck’. The track is the first release from the Ōtautahi-born, Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist since 2023’s Brave Star. More >>
AS PTT And Mataks FC Remain Unbeaten At The OFC Futsal Men's Champions League
Friday, 26 April 2024, 5:48 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Match-day three at the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in New Caledonia. The Noumea based side AS PTT has moved to the cusp of qualifying for the final, sitting on seven points from three games. Both sides remain unbeaten and deservedly so after ... More >>
Braden Currie Sets Sights On The Ironman North American Championships In Texas
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:47 pm | Braden Currie
Following a commendable performance at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside two weeks ago, Braden Currie is gearing up for the IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas on April 27. Having spent the interim period training in Boulder, Colorado, Currie is eager ... More >>
Sam Bambery Releases 24.01 Final Single Ahead Of Album Release In May
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:18 pm | Great NZ Publicity
Ōtautahi/Christchurch artist Sam Bambery releases his final single today (25 April), '24.01' before the release of Rubricator releasing May 17, 2024. '24.01' is named after the day it was written in Bambery’s Christchurch Central flat. Sam Bambery ... More >>
National Anzac Day Service Cancelled Due To High Winds
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:29 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Today’s 11am National Anzac Day Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been cancelled due to high winds. The Atatürk Memorial Wreath-laying Service in Strathmore has also been cancelled. More >>
Bewley, Robb, Exton And Rooney Take The Big Prizes
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:07 am | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
2023-2024 Toyota 86 Champion Tom Bewley – the final driver to win the championship in the current model TR86 – was the top prize winner, adding his name to the overall title and securing a drive at the Nürburgring aboard a KCMG run, factory-supported ... More >>
Furious Cartel Pays Homage To New Zealand Legend With Release Of “The White Mouse” On Anzac Day
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 5:47 am | Furious Cartel
The powerful tribute honours the remarkable life and legacy of Nancy Wake, affectionately known as “The White Mouse,” a legendary figure in New Zealand history. More >>
AS PTT In Pole Position After Second Straight Win At OFC Futsal Men's Champions League
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 5:33 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Wins for AS PTT and Suva FC on day two of the OFC Futsal Men's Champions League More >>
Acclaimed British Singer-songwriter JP Cooper Announces His First Ever Auckland Show This November
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 4:37 am | Nancy Blackler
Performing music from his acclaimed albums RAISED UNDER GREY SKIES and SHE, the show will also feature new music taken from his forthcoming third album due for release later this year. More >>
Poem For Ben Schrader
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 3:49 pm | Anonymous
Citta del Schrader - In the knowing It’s true then, Ben historians don’t retire gifted resuscitations of necessary urban form conserve themselves, reconstructed by you forming kindred spirits cities survive civilisations rising again, and again, ... More >>
Clash Of The Comedians: The Great Comedy Debate Returns To Decide If Humans Really Are The Best Animal!
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 2:03 pm | Elephant Publicity
Two teams of the country's best comedians are set to battle it out on the SKYCITY Theatre stage with The Great Comedy Debate, on Friday 17 May as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival. More >>
