Fancy a private suite at the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
The countdown is on to the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Auckland. The tournament kicks off on 20 July and supporters, fans and ...
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Christchurch seduces SailGP circus
Nic ‘Sailor Girl’ Douglass has over 60,000 followers on social media of her postings as a world champion sailor and inveterate adventurer. ...
Cyclone brings out the aroha
There’s nothing like hard times to bring out the best in a community – Kiwis are rallying in support of those stricken by Cyclone Gabrielle, ...
Three-day party celebrates reopening of The Arts Centre
Imagine a glorious riot of people and performers mingling in The Arts Centre in Christchurch before parading through the former Univerity of ...
Get ready to gorge on food, music and the arts
We’re polishing up our dance moves and sharpening our taste buds in preparation for a full calendar of events around the country. Food & ...
12 top gigs to start your year
Music fans across the country have plenty to choose from over the next few months, with an amazing array of international artists heading our ...
Elton John announces return to New Zealand for Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour
We've been waiting (im)patiently since the Rocket Man's last New Zealand shows were cut short at the beginning of 2020, and now our patience has ...
Aotearoa metalheads Alien Weaponry join the bill for Guns N' Roses' New Zealand tour
As we gear up to welcome Guns N' Roses back to New Zealand this December, we're stoked with the great news that local legends Alien Weaponry are ...
The Great Toastie Takeover 2022: Finalists announced
There's a scent in the air... the sweet scent of toasted cheese on bread. That's right, it's Toastie Takeover time again, and the 13 national ...
Lineup announced for Auckland Writers Festival
This August, Kiwis will be treated to a marquee line-up of the world’s best and brightest writers and thinkers, as they ...
Christchurch's Hi-Fi listening bar Monarch, and its parent King of Snake
Monarch is a sensory experience that feels like it belongs in New York, Tokyo, or London. Something special for the audiophiles among us who ...
Want a little NFT with your gin? The new Kiwi gin that's doing things differently - on the blockchain
Luke Dawkins and Blue Hamel are bringing gin into the 21st Century with their new physical and digital NFT project. What's Hot New Zealand hits ...
Here's who won big at the 2022 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards
Christchurch art museum Ravenscar House took the top gong, with incredible projects from round New Zealand ranking on the awards table. The ...
Bamboo bikes spring up at Auckland hotel
One of Auckland's newest hotels, voco Auckland City Centre, yesterday upped its eco-friendly game by launching a fleet of bamboo bikes for ...
Your NZ Music Month 2022 playlist, sorted
What started out as a way to get more homegrown tunes on the radio all the way back in the year 2000 is now a fully-fledged, 31-day celebration ...
See design on the big screen at the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Gape in wonder at marvels of modern architecture and be engrossed in tales of design innovation at the Resene Architecture & Design Film ...
Unique boutique hotel opening in central Christchurch
Christchurch's The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is getting better all the time, and the latest phase of its post-earthquake upgrade includes ...
Q&A: Fashion designer Caitlin Crisp
Caitlin Crisp is an up-and-coming star of New Zealand fashion. Her timeless, easy-to-wear pieces are in trendy boutique windows around the ...
Te Pae Christchurch awarded gold standard for sustainability
Christchurch's new convention centre has gained official recognition for its trail-blazing sustainability efforts, taking home a Gold ...
The best international acts coming to New Zealand in 2022/23
It’s happening, Aotearoa: Our drawbridge is coming down, and eagerly waiting on the other side are some incredible artists ready to make all our ...
Ripe festival to host a virtual wine tasting event
Ripe: The Wānaka Wine & Food Festival is delivering good news to wine lovers everywhere – we can still take part in ...
Cuisine Good Food Awards 2022: The best of New Zealand's dining scene
New Zealand, your ultimate dining bible for 2022 is officially here: The results of the Cuisine Good Food Awards are in, and it's a serious wish ...
First look at the designs for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
These four preliminary design images give an exciting glimpse at what Christchurch's new stadium, the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, will look ...
RNZB's A Midsummer Night's Dream is coming to a living room near you
The Royal New Zealand Ballet production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which was unfortunately cancelled in all locations but Wellington due to ...
Royal New Zealand Ballet's Venus Rising returns for 2022
The Royal New Zealand Ballet's 2022 season will open with Venus Rising - a spectacular programme of three female-choreographed ballets that was ...
Kiwi musicians: 'We can reunite with #vaxforlive'
Kiwi artists are uniting to get back to the stage this summer, and they need all of our help to do it. So let's band together and get vaccinated ...
Christchurch is about to get an architecturally designed new art home, Ravenscar House Museum
Ravenscar House Museum, Christchurch's stylish new home for a wonderful collection that celebrates New Zealand art and artists, opens to the ...
RNZB’s The Firebird is now streaming to your living room
If you missed out on seeing The Firebird with Paquita in person, there’s a way to catch the action from the comfort of your own home. It’s no ...
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