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Dominant Victory In Game Two Propels Solomon Islands Towards Securing A Spot At The OFC U-16 Men's Championship

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 04:32 PM
Solomon Islands have taken a big step forward in qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, after a resounding 9-0 victory against hosts Tonga, to remain unbeaten at the tournament. Read more...

National Champions Eye South Island Age Groups

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 04:31 PM
Five current or former national champions headline a stellar 88-player field who’re looking to win their respective age groups at the South Island Age Group Championships at Otago Golf Club this week. They’ll compete for under-19 and under-16 boys and ... Read more...

Operatunity Presents - Magical Musicals Touring NZ

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 02:36 PM
Some of the best music theatre singers in New Zealand are set to captivate audiences with their enchanting performances in the Magical Musicals concert tour. Read more...

Olympic Kākahu Receives Royal Blessing From Kiingi Tuheitia

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 01:44 PM
Kiingitanga spokesman Ngira Simmonds says the cloak is an exquisite work of art that signifies great mana and is deserving of the King’s royal blessing. Read more...

Local Playwright Casts A Spell Over Hamilton

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 01:24 PM
Cosmic F*ckery warps our reality with witchcraft in their new piece. With brewing potions, casting hexes, and the occasional summoning of Ancient Greek Gods, this new play is sure to invite audiences to escape the mundane. Read more...

GRETA VAN FLEET Announce Australian And New Zealand Tour Dates As Part Of Their Starcatcher World Tour

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 01:18 PM
Australia and New Zealand are in the firing line of the hugely successful Starcatcher World Tour! Read more...

Internationally Loved Comedian And Actor Rob Schneider Returns To New Zealand In June With A Brand-new Show

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 01:08 PM
Rob Schneider will perform at Sky City Theatre in Auckland. Read more...

Tactix Too Strong In 52-35 Win Over Steel In Christchurch

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 11:53 AM
Led by new centurion Kimiora Poi, the Trident Home Tactix have subdued an injury-stricken Ascot Park Hotel Steel, 52-35, in the first Southern derby of the 2024 ANZ Premiership. Read more...

Stories That Take A Deep Dive Into Less Explored Topics The Latest For Non-Fiction Funding

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 09:42 AM
A raft of projects that take a deep observational dive into less explored topics lead the way in the latest NZ On Air Non-Fiction funding round. Heading these projects is Hospice Heroes , for viewing on ThreeNow and Three, that goes inside one of Aotearoa ... Read more...

The Man From Ettrick - World Shearing Record Holder Luke Vernon

Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024 09:29 AM
An Australia-based shearer from tiny Central Otago horticultural township Ettrick has become the first person to shear 500 merino ewes in an eight-hour record attempt. But it’s only the start for 28-year-old Luke Vernon, who reckons he shore “like ... Read more...
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