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Breakers Edged By Kings In Spark Arena Return
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 11:33 pm | BNZ Breakers
The BNZ Breakers now head across the Tasman for a Christmas Day showdown with Tasmania JackJumpers on Wednesday at 8pm (NZT). More >>
Title Sponsor Castrol Puts Its Weight Behind Crosbie’s FR Oceania Challenge
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 11:31 pm | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Championship sponsor Castrol – title sponsor for New Zealand’s premier single seater championship since 2017 – will put its support behind Kiwi Alex Crosbie in the forthcoming Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. More >>
Sisters In Country On Tour (Jodi Vaughan & Aly Cook) Plus Special Guest Fiddle Player Extraordinaire Marian Burns
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8:25 pm | Key 2 Artist Promotions
Sisters in Country’s album hit the #1 slot on the official New Zealand album charts in 2024, with the album now featuring on the Air NZ Inflight program. They have enjoyed a lot of airplay and chart success at radio in Australia with multiply #1 ... More >>
The Kiwi Musician Taking Chinese Social Media By Storm
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:24 pm | RNZ
He made a video for Chinese video platform Douyin about his visit to a small Chinese city, featuring photos he took and recalling some memories in basic Mandarin, set to his single 'Gravity'. More >>
Celebrating 50 Years Of Music, Now And Then, With Mark Williams
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 3:10 pm | Hustle Management
His Now And Then tour will headline three concerts in Auckland, Whangārei and Whangaparāoa on consecutive days from Waitangi Day, February 6, 2025. More >>
Restoration Of Turnbull House Moves Forward With Construction Contract Awarded
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:14 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Located in Wellington’s bustling neighbourhood around Parliament, Turnbull House stands as a testament to New Zealand’s rich built and social heritage. Turnbull House is a Category 1 historic place entered on the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi ... More >>
Jo Morrison Appointed Head Coach Of New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Team
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:06 pm | Netball New Zealand
Netball New Zealand is delighted to announce that Jo Morrison (nee Steed) #SF 118 1997-1998, a former New Zealand international netball representative, has been appointed as the Head coach of the New Zealand Secondary Schools (NZSS) Netball team. Morrison, ... More >>
Mountain Bike Rotorua Spreads Holiday Joy With Share The Ride For Xmas
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:02 pm | Mountain Bike Rotorua
The programme invites the community to nominate deserving individuals and families who would benefit greatly from having a brand-new mountain bike. More >>
"The Vulvodynia Diaries" – Mave’s Hilarious And Heartfelt Comedy Show At The Wellington Fringe Festival
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:41 pm | Mariel Lettier
The Vulvodynia Diaries is a courageous, funny, and empowering comedy show that dives into Mave’s long and difficult path to diagnosis and treatment. She uses humour to explore the awkward, frustrating, and at times, absurd journey of living with ... More >>
New Zealand Training Camp Squad Confirmed
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:38 pm | Netball New Zealand
The camp has been arranged following the cancellation of the Fiji tour due to unforeseen logistical challenges. The new training camp fills that space in the calendar, ensuring the squad has an opportunity to continue their development and preparation for the ... More >>
Christmas Billboard Rewrites A Well-known Carol To Highlight The Issues Of Homelessness In New Zealand
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:23 pm | St Luke's Presbyterian Church Remuera
The minister of St Luke’s, Rev Glynn Cardy, says in a society that still focuses primarily on the consumerism and the ‘glitz’ of Christmas, the image and rewritten lyrics to ‘Away in a Manger’ aim to encourage passers-by to think about what’s ... More >>
Birdnapped Cockatoo Wins Quote Of The Year
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:04 pm | Massey University
This is the first time in the 14 years of the competition that a bird – in fact, a non-human – has won the popular vote. This year a majority of the other top quotes were from central government politicians or world-class Kiwi sports stars. More >>
Pasifika Medical Assoc Group & New Zealand Rugby League Unite To Support Pacific Families Through Sporting Pathways
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Rugby League
Both organisations are committed to aligning their resources and expertise to provide culturally appropriate care and create meaningful impact for Pacific families. The MOU signifies a pivotal moment in the journey towards better outcomes for Pacific ... More >>
Production Grant Recipients Announced
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:55 pm | Screen CanterburyNZ
Two TV series, a documentary and a feature film have all been given a boost in the grant's second cycle. More >>
Queens Or Whai For Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa Glory
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:00 pm | RNZ
A new champion will be crowned in NZ's elite women's basketball championship. More >>
Kiwi Short Film Shines On International Festival Circuit
Friday, 20 December 2024, 4:55 pm | RNZ
William McKegg's Medicine takes home best short form prize at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore. More >>
Monteiro Adds Brazilian Blend To Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Grid
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:15 pm | Toyota New Zealand
The Sao Paulo driver will be making his first racing trip to the Oceania region, having raced in his homeland in its junior formulae before heading to the United States. He was a podium finisher in both the Copa Brasil de Fórmula Delta and Formula ... More >>
First Riders Announced For Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 20 December 2024, 9:52 am | Natural Selection Tour
Natural Selection Bike will be held on the iconic Mt Dewar in Queenstown on February 15, 2025, with the Elevate Trail Building team working to create a world class mountain bike course. More >>
Nielsen BookData Announces 'In Too Deep' Is The Official New Zealand Number 1 Christmas Bestseller
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:09 pm | Nielsen Book NZ
Christmas is the key trading period in the New Zealand book industry, and this year is no exception, proving book sales have been resilient in the face of many on-going challenges in retail. More >>
The Official Aotearoa Music Charts 2024 End Of Year Charts Have Been Published
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:54 pm | Official Aotearoa Music Charts
The Official 2024 End of Year Charts are based on sales and streaming data for all singles and albums that were eligible to appear in the weekly Official Aotearoa Music Charts for some or all of 2024. More >>
Tactix Pay Tribute To Trident Homes
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:46 pm | Tactix Netball
A three-year naming rights partnership between Trident Homes and the Tactix, which started in 2022, comes to an end with both parties recognising their shared history as something special. More >>
New OFC Professional League Project Manager Appointed
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:44 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
OFC has appointed Stuart Larman as the new Project Manager for the upcoming OFC Professional League, to kick-off in early 2026. More >>
NZ U-17 Men’s Coach Bullock Becomes 1st Coach In Oceania To Achieve The Prestigious OFC/NZF Pro Licence Coaching Diploma
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:43 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
New Zealand U-17 Men’s coach Martin Bullock has become the first coach in Oceania to complete his assessment and achieve the prestigious OFC/NZF Pro Licence coaching diploma. More >>
Whiria Te Mahara Funding Awarded To Histories Of Society And Creative Legacies
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 4:02 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Topics ranging from the migration experiences of Victorian governesses and the urban history of Wellington to the little-known story of stack burning on farms are all funded in this year’s grants. More >>
Te Whiringa - The First Senior Shearing Circuit In More Than A Decade
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:09 pm | Shearing Sports New Zealand
Te Whiringa Senior Shearing Circuit has been developed by the Waimarino Shears committee, and will be contested over 10 rounds and a final, at the committe's annual competition in Raetihi. More >>
Mashd N Kutcher Release Third Single ‘The Dance’ A Mashup Of Soul And Dance
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:00 pm | Xposed Media
‘The Dance’ is the 3rd single off the forthcoming album ‘LEGACY’ by Mashd N Kutcher. It is an ode to the night, with the lyrics telling the story of the frustrations of the world around us. It strives to break through the chaos and to just enjoy a ... More >>
Cricket: Dipak Patel On Fleeing Kenya, Discrimination, And A 50 Year Devotion
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:23 pm | RNZ
Given the obstacles he faced as a boy, Dipak Patel sometimes asks himself how he managed to get where he did. More >>
Prolific New Zealand artist Mark Braunias dies
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:20 pm | RNZ
He was known for experimenting with line and colours across different mediums. More >>
Netball NZ Announces 2025 Domestic Events Calendar
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:58 pm | Netball NZ
Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie said they were looking forward to the three major domestic events which were an important part of the netball calendar. More >>
Huge Boost For Darts Down Under As PDC ANZ Premier League Introduced
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:49 pm | Professional Darts Corporation
The PDC ANZ Premier League will see eight players from the Australian and New Zealand domestic circuits battle on the big stage across eight consecutive Saturdays in the region's biggest-ever roadshow event. More >>
A Different Journey Brings Shawn Rashid To New Zealand To Begin 2025
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:44 pm | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Shawn Rashid is the latest addition to the field for the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship and the 29 year old American from Atlanta, Georgia has followed an unconventional pathway to this point in his career. More >>
"The Rocking Rainbows" To Headline Night Of Music Celebrating Inclusivity At Newtown Community Centre
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:42 pm | Evaro
Experience the uplifting journey of "The Rocking Rainbows," a band of talented musicians who embrace their disabilities with unwavering passion and exceptional skill. The band emerged four years ago at Evaro, a service for adults with disabilities situated ... More >>
Short-Sighted Funding Call: NZ’s Esports And Athletes Left In The Cold Leading Into Olympics
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:04 pm | Conor English
“Perhaps they just don’t get it?” NZ Esport President Conor English said today following a letter from High performance New Zealand Director of High Performance, Steve Tew, totally rejecting all funding for esports in New Zealand leading into ... More >>
Funding Boost Propels Athletics NZ Toward LA 2028 Success
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:55 pm | Athletics New Zealand
With this increased support, Athletics New Zealand is poised to build on its strong, high performance legacy. As the journey toward Los Angeles 2028 begins, the organisation remains committed to inspiring New Zealanders and delivering results that resonate More >>
Get Your Free Tickets And Public Transport For The BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 2:34 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The upcoming BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival is introducing free ticketing and free public transport for the first time. More >>
New Zealand Author Braces For “Backlash From Some Maoris” Following Book Launch
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:23 am | Sterling Gate Books
The novel, published by Sterling Gate Books, spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Maori and European. More >>
The Long-Awaited Sequel To Mamil Announced
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:51 am | Sandra Roberts
This long-awaited sequel will have its Ōtautahi Christchurch premiere season in the “city of cyclists” at the Isaac Theatre Royal from 10 – 21 February. More >>
Auckland Business And Sports Leader Becomes New Boss Of World Bowls
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:21 pm | Sports Media NZ Ltd
He is only the second New Zealander to be elected to the position, following kiwi bowls legend, Kerry Clark. More >>
Eden Park - International Venue Of The Year And Ranked 25th In Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Stadiums For Concerts
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:42 pm | Eden Park
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner said the achievements reflect the venue's successful transformation into a truly multi-purpose stadium and its important role in New Zealand's entertainment landscape. More >>
Supafly And Fellow Flyers Tackle Shearing Record
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:32 pm | Shearing Sports New Zealand
A speedshear king who commonly shears sheep at under 25 seconds each in competition is now looking for a bit of moderation as he joins two long-time shearing mates to tackle a World record in a Manawatu-Whanganui woolshed tomorrow (Wednesday). Jimmy ... More >>
New Zealand U21 Travelling Squad Named For Tri-Series In Australia
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 3:39 pm | Netball New Zealand
Providing valuable international match play experience, as the squad continue to build towards the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup. Australia will field a squad of 21 players, while England will also send a strong contingent to the series. More >>
Australian Band Screamfeeder Announce Supports For Aotearoa NZ 2025 Tour
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 2:18 pm | Chris Familton Publicity
Contradictions and dualities abound within Screamfeeder, and therein lies their beauty. They’re the band whose songs are imprinted into the DNA of every Australian music-lover who came of age in the 90’s and 00’s. More >>
Yeh To Tackle Castrol Toyota FR Oceania With M2 Competition
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:41 pm | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Taiwanese junior formula driver Enzo Yeh will begin his 2025 motorsport year in New Zealand, taking on the best of the world’s junior drivers in the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship. More >>
New Zealand Highwaymen - On The Road Again In May 2025
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:37 pm | Key 2 Artist Promotions
Each artist boasts a distinguished solo career, but when they come together as the New Zealand Highwaymen, the magic is undeniable. They continue to captivate audiences with their timeless music, humour and entertainment. More >>
Father-and-Son Honda Team Now 1-2 In Rankings
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:34 pm | Bikesport NZ
The dynamic duo from Whakatane are now first and second in the 2024 Suzuki International Series rankings for the premier formula one/superbikes class after the second of three rounds at Manfeild, on the outskirts of Feilding, at the weekend. More >>
NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow Hits 25 Year Milestone
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:59 pm | Antique and Classic Boat Show
This year 150 boats are expected, and spectators are promised classic Italian motorboats, early Hamilton jets, veteran sailing craft, 1950’s runabouts, and a surprisingly speedy motorized bathtub. More >>
Pulse Defender Clinches Supreme Gong For Third Straight Year
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:50 pm | Central Pulse
The defensive diva joined midcourt maestro Laura Langman as one of only two players to pocket the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award on three occasions with Jackson reinforcing her status at the 2024 New Zealand Netball Awards. More >>
Top Talent Honoured At 2024 New Zealand Netball Awards
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:40 pm | Netball New Zealand
Acknowledging New Zealand’s best netballer across all competitions and campaigns in a calendar year, Kelly Jackson joins midcourt maestro Laura Langman as one of only two players to claim the accolade three times, the pair being the only multiple ... More >>
Black Caps Bowling 'Great To Watch' - England Assistant Coach
Monday, 16 December 2024, 11:40 am | RNZ
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood says they were undone by some magnificent "hostile" bowling on day two of the third and final test against New Zealand in Hamilton. More >>
What You Need To Know About Buying And Gifting Pounamu
Monday, 16 December 2024, 11:38 am | RNZ
Want to gift someone pounamu - or buy it for yourself? Here's what master carvers and other kaitiaki would like you to know. More >>
Beloved Auckland Live Morning Melodies Back For 2025
Monday, 16 December 2024, 11:04 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The vibrant live music series will see musicians take the stage of Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Centre on one Monday each month from 17 February to 8 December 2025, bringing joy and a sense of community. More >>
Four Further Paralympians Presented With Official Numbered Pins
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:52 am | Paralympics NZ
Mitch, Neelam and Joshua received their official numbered pin at the 2024 Disability Sport Auckland Annual Awards Dinner. Para cyclist Devon received his Paralympic Pin at the NZ Grand Prix which took place at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge. More >>
Edge-of-the-seat Racing At Suzuki Series Round Two
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:51 am | Bikesport NZ
It is incredibly tight at the top of the premier class after the second round of three in the 2024 Suzuki International Series in the Manawatu at the weekend. And now the competition is headed for a much-anticipated finale on the public streets ... More >>
TE KAAHU Unveils Triptych Of Waiata
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:17 am | NikNak Media
At the heart of this collection of stirring waiata is the title track - ‘I Roto I Te Poo, I Roto I Te Ao’, which in English means ‘In The Darkness, In The Light’. More >>
Akon, David Guetta, & Hypaton Team Up For 'Beautiful Day' Remix
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:14 am | NikNak Media
The original has already broken records as the only independent release to debut as the #1 most-added song at U.S. rhythmic radio in 2024. More >>
Sounds Series Spotlight On OMD - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 11:50 pm | Plus1
OMD have sold over 40 millions albums, with worldwide hits like If You Leave, Enola Gay, (Forever) Live and Die, Electricity, Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans), We Love You and many more. More >>
Heath Franklin’s Chopper The Last Hard B**tard On Earth New Zealand Tour 2025
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 11:39 pm | Elephant Publicity
Tour presented by Laughing Stock Productions. More >>
Breakers Show Grit But Fall To 36ers
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 11:26 pm | BNZ Breakers
Despite a valiant effort led by co-captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright and a strong showing in the paint, the Breakers were unable to contain a red-hot Adelaide offence. More >>
Cambridge Slot Races Confirmed For 2025
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 11:23 pm | Cambridge Raceway
The races will headline the renowned Night Of Champions meeting at Cambridge Raceway on Friday April 4. More >>
Robots In Love Join Sounds Like Winter For Tāmaki Makaurau’s Goth Night
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 11:19 pm | ACT UP
Headlining the night are Sounds Like Winter, a post-punk band from Sydney celebrated for their atmospheric soundscapes and compelling live performances. With sharp guitar riffs, pulsing basslines, and tribal rhythms, Sounds Like Winter bring a fresh take ... More >>
