Celebrating 25 Years of Scoop
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New Zealand's Favourite Christmas Party Turns 30!
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:52 pm | Coca Cola Christmas In The Park
New stars to shine at New Zealand’s biggest free Christmas celebration. More >>
History In The Making: New Zealand’s Mea Motu Set To Fight For IBF, WBO, And Ring Magazine Titles In Manchester
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:51 pm | Peach Boxing
In a monumental moment for New Zealand boxing, Mea Motu (19-0) is set to challenge Ellie Scotney (9-0) for the IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles on October 26th in Manchester, England. This highly... More >>
FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Pre-tournament Media Conference
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:50 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
The conference will take place on Thursday, September 5th at 9:00am (local time) in the Conference Room at the Football Federation Samoa National Headquarters, in Tuanaimato, Apia. More >>
Fidler And Petera Complete Tactix Roster For 2025
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:50 pm | ANZ Premiership
Australian import Charli Fidler and returning midcourter Parris Petera are the final two spots to be filled in the Trident Homes Tactix roster for the 2025 ANZ Premiership. More >>
Wonder Goal For Kinë Hmaen Caps Off New Caledonia Victory And Semi-finals Berth
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 9:43 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Wonder goal for Kinë Hmaen caps off New Caledonia victory and semi-finals berth. More >>
Otago Polyfest: Celebrating Culture And Community With #Ittakesavillage
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:39 am | Otago Polyfest
The countdown is on for Otago Polyfest 2024! As the festival marks its 31st year, it continues evolving, embracing tradition and innovation. More >>
Award-Winning Ballet Production Comes Exclusively To Te Ahurei Toi O Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:39 am | Auckland Arts Festival
Scottish Ballet’s powerful adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, originally staged in 2012 when it was nominated for an Olivier Award, proudly announces its exclusive NZ season at the Te Ahurei Toi O Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival in March 2025. More >>
Andy Shauf - NZ Tour 2024
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:38 am | Banished Music
The Others Way, Banished Music & Strange News Present Andy Shauf Solo Nz Tour 2024. More >>
Britz And Stedman Proudly Represent New Zealand At Paris 2024
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:38 am | Paralympics NZ
The New Zealand Paralympic Team made history today with Paralympic debutant Matt Britz being the first Kiwi representative in Para table tennis for 48 years. While in Stade de France Paralympian #208 William Stedman kick started his third Paralympic ... More >>
Fifita Adds Clout To Pulse In-circle Defence Options
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:36 am | Central Pulse
With their roster now finalised, consistency of selection is the standout feature of the Pulse edition for 2025. More >>
Dynamic Duo Announced As Judges For The RT Nelson Awards For Sculpture: Hamish McKay And Karl Fritsch
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:36 am | NZ Art Show
Hamish McKay and Karl Fritsch bring a powerful blend of gallery expertise and artistic innovation to the RT Nelson Awards for Sculpture, promising a fresh and dynamic perspective. More >>
The Body Politic
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | Howard Davis
An amusing, well-constructed, bare-bones production that leaves all kinds of interesting questions floating like political jetsam in its wake. More >>
Al Park Releases Music Video For 70's Track 'Get Vandalised'
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | Bad Gin Sanctuary
'Get Vandalised' from Al Park's recent album release 'Monkey' is pulled into the spotlight today with the release of a music video by Jody Lloyd. More >>
Office Dog Announces New Ep 'Doggerland' Out 20 September Via Flying Nun Records
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | Flying Nun Records
Office Dog present their new EP Doggerland, out on September 20 via Flying Nun Records in Aotearoa & Australia and New West Records everywhere else. More >>
Revulva Release Anti-Capitalist Anthem ‘Heroin Chic’
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | Great NZ Publicity
Today (August 30) Aotearoa band Revulva release ‘Heroin chic’ an anti-capitalist anthem, and the third single from their forthcoming album. More >>
Lifeguard Teams Compete For National Glory At OPSEC National Pool Lifeguard Competition
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The OPSEC National Pool Lifeguard Competition brings together lifeguard teams from across Aotearoa, offering them a chance to test their skills, knowledge, and teamwork in a bid to be crowned New Zealand National Pool Lifeguard Champions 2024. More >>
Nelson Lifeguard Named Lifeguard Of The Year
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Nayland Park Pool’s Scott White has been named Lifeguard of the Year at the Aquatics Awards 2024 tonight in Lower Hutt. More >>
Hanmer Springs Honoured For Innovative Approach To Staff Wellbeing
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa’s Staff Wellness Programme has won the Aquatic Innovation – Operation Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatic Awards, held tonight in Lower Hutt. More >>
THE NOMAD Releases Momentum, His First New Music In Over A Decade
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Naked PR
After a quarter century of pushing boundaries and frequencies Daimon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, firmly fits the bill as a pioneer of the electronica music scene in Aotearoa. More >>
Ethan Olivier Equals His National Record To Soar To Triple Jump Gold At World U20 Championships
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:32 am | Athletics New Zealand
This is New Zealand’s first male gold at the world U20 championships since Jacko Gill in 2012. More >>
Mamma Mia! Announced For Wellington 2025
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | Skip
It’s with great excitement that Wellington’s premiere theatre producers Capital Theatre Trust and G&T Productions today announce that one of the world’s favourite musicals, MAMMA MIA!, is coming to Wellington in August 2025. More >>
Dawn Raids Makes Wellington Premiere Next Month
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | Pacific Underground
Searing, truth-based story of injustice makes its long-awaited debut in the capital, courtesy of Niu Dawn Raids Funding Initiative More >>
Spotlight On Helping Parents Protect Kids From Online Harm
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | Safeguarding Chilldren
Child Safeguarding Week, starting Monday September 2, is an annual campaign brought to you by Safeguarding Children that is aimed at empowering communities to take action to prevent child abuse and neglect in Aotearoa. More >>
RU-ready Palmy? Rupaul’s Drag Race Stars Set To Slay Palmy Drag Fest!
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:30 am | Palmy Drag Fest
Palmy Drag Fest, New Zealand’s biggest drag show and only dedicated drag festival, is back and bigger than ever after selling out for the past three years! More >>
Momoa Leads The Superheroes To Armageddon
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:12 am | Armageddon Expo
The biggest, most powerful warrior in the DC Universe, Jason Momoa leads a strong contingent of superheroes, fantasy and anime stars to the Spring Armageddon Expo, at Auckland Showgrounds, the Labour Weekend, 25 – 28 October, 2024. More >>
Grants Available To Support Community Waitangi Day Celebrations
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Up to $300,000 of contestable funding is available for events around the motu that bring communities together to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti). More >>
Salient Backs Kororā For Bird Of The Year: A Campaign To Support Wellington’s Little Blue Penguins
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:09 am | Salient
With their distinctive slate-blue feathers and remarkable swimming abilities, these tiny yet tenacious birds are beloved by many. The Salient team, particularly inspired by Harriet and Nettle, the penguin couple at Wellington Zoo, is determined to give ... More >>
Big First Season Ahead For GR86 Championship
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:08 am | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Highlights of the forthcoming season include supporting the Supercars at Taupo, the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands and returning to Teretonga. More >>
Porirua Has Talent Hits Town: Dance, Sing, Shine!
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:05 am | Porirua Has Talent
Porirua Has Talent is providing a platform for young people to shine. More >>
Softball Athlete Sanctioned For Cannabis
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:05 am | Sport Integrity Commission
This sanction allows the athlete to get back into sport after addressing substance use issues. It is highly practical and supports long-term athlete wellbeing. More >>
Independent Doco Heads For National Release And International Festival, Following Local Box Office Success
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:04 am | Narrative Campaigns
Co-directed by Jane Mahoney, the film is a love letter from a daughter to her father, a celebration of community, a tribute to the loss and trauma that a city lived through, and a cautionary tale of the social and environmental cost of a government-led ‘fast-tracking’ ... More >>
An Evening Of Celebration At The 2024 Pacific Music Awards
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:04 am | Pacific Music Awards
This evening, the 2024 Pacific Music Awards marked a significant milestone with its 20th anniversary celebration at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. More >>
Puleiata Completes Comeback To Join Pulse Midcourt Stalwarts
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:04 am | Central Pulse
Puleiata was the 2022 National Netball League (NNL) Player of the Year, is a former NZU21 player and gained her first full contract with the Pulse in 2023, the season barely four weeks old when she suffered her third ACL rupture. More >>
NEW RELEASE: Kayla Rose - Drinks
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:03 am | Key 2 Artist Promotions
In addition to her live music, Kayla is set to release her debut EP in September, with special mention of her debut singles, Drinks and Dear Little Me. More >>
Indie-pop Artist Jack Moser Drops Bittersweet New Single ‘Cupcake’
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:03 am | Blackout Music Management
The pain and uncertainty of love is a whimsical theme for Moser’s upcoming EP as this young artist fearlessly channels his personal experiences into heartfelt compositions. More >>
Mannequin Pussy: Philadelphia Rockers Announce I Got Heaven Tour - Australia & New Zealand December 2024
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:55 pm | Frontier Touring Company
Mannequin Pussy – Marisa Dabice (guitar, vocals), Colins “Bear” Regisford (bass, vocals), Kaleen Reading (drums, percussion), Maxine Steen (guitar, synths) – have been a galvanizing force in the US indie scene ever since their self-titled 2014 ... More >>
Aotearoa Band Revulva Release ‘Heroin Chic’ The Third Single From Their Forthcoming Album
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:55 pm | Great NZ Publicity
'Heroin chic’ is the third single from Revulva’s self-titled album releasing in October with limited edition crowd-funded vinyl pressings from Holiday Records. More >>
Tiger Ignites The Fire Of Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene, David Dallas Returns To Galatos Stage
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:55 pm | David Dallas
(Photo/Supplied)29 August 2024Auckland, New Zealand: The live music scene in New Zealand is facing an uncertain future with recent research1 indicating that 75% of New Zealand small-to-medium... More >>
2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:54 pm | SOUNZ
SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, with APRA AMCOS NZ, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha More >>
NZ’s Piera Hudson Back On Top Form With A Win At FIS Australia New Zealand Cup Slalom Race
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:47 pm | Winter Games NZ
The women were first on course this morning with Hudson, starting in bib 11, laying down a fantastic first run which initially had her sitting in second place just 0.05 seconds behind Switzerland’s Janine Maechler. More >>
Switzerland’s Janine Maechler, Belgium’s Sam Maes Top Winter Games NZ Podiums On Final Day Of ANC Slalom
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:47 pm | Winter Games NZ
Switzerland’s Janine Maechler brought home the win in the women’s field to match her brother Reto’s gold medal yesterday. In the men’s field, experienced World Cup racer Sam Maes (BEL) found another gear to step up from bronze yesterday and ... More >>
Four Kiwi's Qualify Through To FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup In Strong International Field
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:46 pm | Winter Games NZ
The qualification round featured 88 of the best snowboard slopestyle athletes in the world, representing over 25 nations, with Beijing 2022 Olympic Champions, current World Champions and 2024 X Games winners all dropping in. More >>
Superstar Alice Robinson Wins First Alpine Race Of 2024 Winter Games NZ
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:46 pm | Winter Games NZ
The Giant Slalom course differed slightly from previous editions of Winter Games NZ, with the athletes starting higher up at the top of the Coronet Express on the M1, with incredible views across the Wakatipu Basin from the start gate. More >>
Auckland’s Go Media Stadium Mt Smart To Host FIFA World Cup 26™ Qualifiers In November
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:45 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Vanuatu will play Tahiti at 4pm before New Zealand meet the OFC Qualifiers round one winner at 7-30pm Monday November 19. More >>
Bryan Adams Announces Australian & New Zealand Dates ‘So Happy It Hurts Tour’ – With Special Guest James Arthur (UK)
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:48 pm | Frontier Touring Company
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of Bryan Adams who is bringing his So Happy It Hurts Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025. More >>
Ben Westenberg Withdraws From Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:47 pm | Paralympics NZ
The New Zealand Para cycling team arrived in the Paralympic Village for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games last Friday following a training camp in Switzerland. More >>
NZ Barok's 20th Anniversary Concerts
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:37 pm | NZ Barok
At its core, NZ Barok assembles the finest baroque string specialists in New Zealand, offering audiences a distinctive encounter with 18th-century string music. More >>
Fascinating History Of Textiles Comes To Life In Wellington Event
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Fabric-a-Brac
A fundraiser for Hospice, it is now held in ten locations around New Zealand and has raised $160,000 for hospice in New Zealand since starting up in 2009. More >>
Murray In Record Breaking Form On Opening Day Of Paris 2024
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #222 Nicole Murray launched the New Zealand Paralympic Team challenge in style on day one of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by smashing the New Zealand record in qualification before placing fifth in the final of the Women’s C4-5 500m ... More >>
Aitchison Eases Into A New Paralympic Record At Paris 2024
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Paralympics NZ
Inside the Stade de France, Paralympian #211 Danielle Aitchison opened her quest in the Women’s 200m T36 by setting a new Paralympic record of 28.21,taking0.10 off the previous record and cruising to... More >>
Designer Line-Up Announced For Auckland’s Premier Garden Festival
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:31 pm | Auckland Garden DesignFest
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour through handpicked examples of their work and meet with designers at each garden, on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024. More >>
PrideNZ Records 1,000th Slice Of Takatāpui LGBTI Rainbow+ History
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:05 pm | PrideNZ
Diversity is a key feature of the PrideNZ collection, which contains 1,263 individually identified voices across 600 hours of audio recordings. More >>
2023 Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Winners blindr Release Winning Single, 'Letdown'
Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:23 pm | Ding Dong Lounge
Letdown’ started its journey from the stage to the studio after we were handed the first-place plaque at the 2023 Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition. More >>
The Post Brings World-Renowned Photography Exhibition To Wellington
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:48 pm | World Press Photo Exhibition
This globally acclaimed showcase of photojournalism will be on display each day, 10 am till 5 pm, from Saturday, 21st September to Sunday, 13th October 2024, at the Asteron Centre's Ground Floor, conveniently located opposite Wellington Railway Station. More >>
Wiri Donna Delivers Her Latest Electrifying Single, ‘Stop Charades’; Announces A Six Date National Release Tour!
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:35 pm | Cheree Ridder
Wiri Donna with full band, are taking their vivacious live show on the road, through November & December, to celebrate her highly anticipated EP ‘In My Chambers’, released October 25th! More >>
Sporting Champs Seek Review Of Sport NZ Transgender Guidelines
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:31 pm | Save Womens Sport Australasia
The current guidelines ignore the rights of every female athlete to fair and safe competition and enable the participation of males who self-identify as female in girls and women’s sport at all levels in New Zealand. More >>
Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 Judges’ Announcement
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:27 pm | Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Category longlists will be announced on 30 January 2025, and the shortlist of 16 books on 5 March 2025.The finalists and winners will be celebrated on 14 May 2025 at an awards ceremony held as part of the Auckland Writers Festival. More >>
Unveiling Ans Westra Vault, Unseen Work And Community Campaign
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:16 pm | Suite
On show will be a large amount of previously unseen material, aligning with a public programme of talks and events relating to Ans’ work and a city-wide campaign to identify more people portrayed in her 64 years of social documentary photography. More >>
Aotearoa Recording Collective Yon Loader Release Debut Album On US Indie Label Tiny Engines
Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:03 pm | Yon Loader
Yon Loader is emo in the broad sense; a transplant to to mid west New Zealand where it has taken on local characteristics. The album itself is a scrapbook of moments; visceral flashes of past, present and future. More >>
Groundbreaking Reo-Māori Word Library Brings Te Reo Māori Into Architectural Plans
Friday, 13 September 2024, 1:25 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The launch marks a significant milestone for the normalisation of te reo Māori within architecture, design and building sectors. It’s a project that Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has been proud to support, says its Tumu Whakahaere (Chief Executive) ... More >>
