en-nz News Headlines from Scoop Scoop Media Ltd and/or its contributors http://www.scoop.co.nz/ http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html editor@scoop.co.nz webmaster@scoop.co.nz 30 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00410/georgie-wright-heads-backstage-at-the-x-factor.htm Georgie Wright has won her dream job. The 19-year-old University student outshone more than 100 applicants to be crowned the Samsung Insider – and get the chance to report all the backstage gossip and drama from The X Factor NZ. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:18:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00410/georgie-wright-heads-backstage-at-the-x-factor.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00409/celebrating-the-60th-anniversary-of-reaching-everest-summit.htm Celebrating the 60th anniversary of reaching Everest’s summit: free talk at Auckland Museum with Sarah Hillary and mountaineer Peter Cammell Fri, 24 May 2013 11:11:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00409/celebrating-the-60th-anniversary-of-reaching-everest-summit.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00408/unitec-presents-the-big-picture-rethinking-dyslexia.htm UNITEC is delighted to announce we will be showing two free screenings of the documentary – The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:12:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00408/unitec-presents-the-big-picture-rethinking-dyslexia.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00407/scott-exhibition-wins-international-award.htm Accolades are flowing in for London’s Natural History Museum this week after Scott’s Last Expedition won Best Temporary or Touring Exhibition at the prestigious 2013 Museums and Heritage Awards. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00407/scott-exhibition-wins-international-award.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00406/snow-guns-crank-into-action-for-mt-hutt-and-coronet-peak.htm The start of snowmaking today (Thursday May 23) at Mt Hutt in Methven and early this morning at Coronet Peak in Queenstown signals the impending opening of two of New Zealand’s most popular ski fields. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:21:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00406/snow-guns-crank-into-action-for-mt-hutt-and-coronet-peak.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00405/forex-outcomes-from-the-blue-oysters-international-expedit.htm Exploring ideas of economic and political isolation, FOREX: Outcomes from the Blue Oyster’s International Expeditions comprises moving image work, performance, text, and comprehensive documentation from SUPERMARKET, Stockholm and Art-Athina 18: Platforms, ... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00405/forex-outcomes-from-the-blue-oysters-international-expedit.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00404/aussie-entry-spices-up-prokart-series-round-this-weekend.htm The appearance of rising Australian driver Ricky Capo will add spice to the KZ2 class grid at the fourth round of this year's Formula S ProKart Series at Tokoroa this weekend. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00404/aussie-entry-spices-up-prokart-series-round-this-weekend.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00403/diediedie-european-tour-dates.htm The Dunedin-born hellraisers Die!Die!Die! are about to go on a 70+ date tour of Europe - taking their brand of frenzied garage-rock on the road for three months across the continent playing everything from UK pubs to monster festivals. Die!Die!Die! ... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00403/diediedie-european-tour-dates.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00402/dan-arps-zac-langdon-pole-preview-wednesday-29-may-6-8pm.htm Michael Lett is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Dan Arps titled After Hobson Gardens. Michael Lett is pleased to present a nine week solo exhibition by Zac Langdon-Pole entitled Pale Ideas. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00402/dan-arps-zac-langdon-pole-preview-wednesday-29-may-6-8pm.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00401/haier-pulse-gives-hurricanes-coach-netball-fever.htm “It seems like Wellington has adopted both of you as their own,” observed Haier Pulse goal shoot Caitlin Thwaites to her coach Robyn Broughton and Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett, during a Haier Pulse Sponsors’ Breakfast earlier this week. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:22:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00401/haier-pulse-gives-hurricanes-coach-netball-fever.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00400/the-phoenix-foundation-fandango-july-release-tour.htm In celebration of the release of their brand-new double album ‘Fandango’, The Phoenix Foundation announces a six-stop New Zealand tour this July. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:19:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00400/the-phoenix-foundation-fandango-july-release-tour.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00399/making-light-work-nzs-exhibition-at-venice-biennale.htm It takes more 150 fluorescent tubes, 50 second-hand tables and chairs, countless recycled plastic bottles, power cords, suspension wires and a large dash of Bill Culbert alchemy to create Front Door Out Back , New Zealand’s exhibition at the ... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00399/making-light-work-nzs-exhibition-at-venice-biennale.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00398/web-news-video-a-fish-eye-view.htm Eastern Fish & Game staff have got up close and personal with some of the region’s world-renowned trout fisheries, completing a drift dive in the Tarawera River this week. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00398/web-news-video-a-fish-eye-view.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00397/collection-of-earthquake-stories-to-go-live-on-uc-archive.htm The first release of Christchurch residents’ earthquake stories collected by the University of Canterbury’s QuakeBox recording studio will become available from tomorrow on the CEISMIC Canterbury earthquake digital archive. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00397/collection-of-earthquake-stories-to-go-live-on-uc-archive.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00396/new-zealand-triumphs-in-commonwealth-short-story-prize.htm The Commonwealth Foundation has announced the regional winners for the 2013 Commonwealth Book Prize and Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Representing Africa, Asia, Canada & Europe, Caribbean, and the Pacific regions, these writers will now compete to become ... Thu, 23 May 2013 14:49:00 +1200 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1305/S00396/new-zealand-triumphs-in-commonwealth-short-story-prize.htm