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In a stirring ceremony, Iwi manaaki Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihoro’ on the boat that Emirates Team New Zealand will sail in their defence of the 37th America’s Cup. Read more...

Ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo kicking off in just two weeks, from 3 – 26 May in Auckland and Wellington, the New Zealand comedians are making a big splash across the pond at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. ... Read more...

A significant increase of kapa haka teams performing at the Rangitāne senior kapa haka regionals this weekend in the Manawatu is a result of the hard work from the regional committee to grow kapa haka in the district. Ten years ago, the regional ... Read more...

‘He Rākau, He Ngārara’ celebrates significant native rākau & ngārara. The process included researching mātauranga Māori, related or relevant to, legends and whakatauki, with each waiata written with involvement from members of iwi and ... Read more...

A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists have earned selection as part of the initial 15-strong athletics team set to compete at Paris 2024. Read more...

We are pleased to announce the four writers who have been shortlisted for an award that celebrates fresh writing with a 'unique and original vision' are: Abigail von Ahsen with Flawless, Jade Hallamore with Infused with Magic, Jacquiline Owens with ... Read more...

Rotary Club of Auckland presents World Press Photo Exhibition Saturday 20 July - Sunday 11 August, Auckland <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/4f38f530d90cbbc93de7.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Valim-babena. © Lee-Ann Olwage, ... Read more...

Few people are willing to question their worldviews. But doing so is one of the most important things a true individual can do in this age of chaos. At bottom, the implicit attitude we hold about humankind’s relationship to nature is the most ... Read more...

The event aimed to bring together Karori community and Huntleigh Home residents in recognition of their collective efforts to address safety concerns. Huntleigh Home were pleased to see various groups, including village folks, the disability community, ... Read more...

This year’s festival encompasses 14 events spread across 14 days, beginning with a Gothic Feast at Zealandia, with master chefs Max Gordy (Graze Wine Bar) and Elliott Shepherd (The Development Kitchen); and ending with an epic eight hour meditative ... Read more...