8 hidden gems at the French Film Festival
One of the great joys of a film festival is uncovering a hidden gem among the big hitters on the programme, a film you had never heard of before ...
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One of the great joys of a film festival is uncovering a hidden gem among the big hitters on the programme, a film you had never heard of before ...
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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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Be it a music festival, film festival or wine and food, the seasoned punter will be very familiar with discovering a hidden gem among the big ...
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After slaying them at Electric Avenue, Auckland-based psych indie dance duo DUAL have a second EP out and now have Australia in their sights. ...
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With its key themes of teen sex and suicide, it would be hard to get this one past the censors these days. But our star-crossed lovers will not ...
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Imagine a glorious riot of people and performers mingling in The Arts Centre in Christchurch before parading through the former Univerity of ...
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SailGP is coming to Lyttelton Harbour in March, the first time these insanely fast catamarans have raced in New Zealand, and everything is ...
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We’re polishing up our dance moves and sharpening our taste buds in preparation for a full calendar of events around the country. Food & ...
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Jane Austen, Billy T James, teen angst and political drama are all part of the compelling collection of plays that will take to the boards ...
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What's Hot New Zealand went along to the first performance of the national tour of Call of the Huia, an exploration of lost Aotearoa art ...
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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 ...
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Award-winning Kiwi musician Mel Parsons is treating our ears to a brand-new album, Slow Burn, and is hitting the road for a nationwide ...
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This Friday is the first time we will celebrate the rise of Matariki as a nation with a public holiday. If you ask us, it's a perfect time to ...
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We've been eagerly anticipating the release of The Black Seeds' new album, and now it's out the band are hitting the road with a good ...
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This August, Kiwis will be treated to a marquee line-up of the world’s best and brightest writers and thinkers, as they ...
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Wellington musician Bianca Bailey AKA Wiri Donna’s new record is out, and she heading out for a nationwide tour. The six-track EP Being Alone ...
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Fur Patrol’s 20th anniversary tour has become a 21st party tour, and the band are pulling out all the hits. What's Hot New Zealand catches up ...
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Emma Dilemma talks to What's Hot New Zealand about her new solo career, the significance of vinyl, and filming nude on trampolines. We’re ...
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A dream team of Royal New Zealand Ballet creators has come together to add something spectacular to a new telling of the Cinderella ...
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Get a unique experience of Māori visual art at Christchurch Art Gallery Puna o Waiwhetū this winter, with a new exhibition showcasing a range of ...
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The visual spectacular stage production is bringing the magic back to Wellington this September. It was a gutting year for World of WearableArt ...
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Gape in wonder at marvels of modern architecture and be engrossed in tales of design innovation at the Resene Architecture & Design Film ...
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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 ...
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Ripe: The Wānaka Wine & Food Festival is delivering good news to wine lovers everywhere – we can still take part in ...
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Gig announcement! UK alt-rock band alt-J will headline a massive show at Spark Arena in September. The welcome tour announcement comes ahead of ...
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Warm up your applauding hands and prepare to be amazed, because Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival is back on Christchurch's event ...
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She’s for all the girl power things, water buffalos are her personal heroes, and her music career’s taking off at speed. What's Hot New Zealand ...
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Clap Clap Riot have been rocking the Kiwi music scene for more than ten years, and their new album is looking to be hotter than ever. What's Hot ...
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