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Auckland City Show Their Class To Secure Semi-final Berth
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 3:18 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Auckland City FC have confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 after a 5-0 victory over Solomon Warriors FC at Stade Paea. More >>
Erin Routliffe, Coco Gauff Into Italian Open Final
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 3:00 pm | Tennis NZ
Erin Routliffe and Coco Gauff are into the final of the Italian Open in Rome thanks to a straight-set victory over the Chinese duo of Wang Xinyu and Zheng Saisai. More >>
Rewa FC Confirm Semi-final Place As Hekari United Bow Out
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2:58 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
A goal from Rewa FC in the final minute claimed an exciting 3-2 win against Hekari United FC on the final day of Group A fixtures at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 in Tahiti. More >>
Stedman Cruises Into Men’s 400m T36 Final
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2:56 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Will Stedman stylishly launched the Kiwi challenge at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships by easing into the final of the men’s 400m T36 with a controlled display on the opening track event on day two in Kobe. More >>
Monk Seals Release Their New Single 'You Can Fly'
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2:54 pm | Monk Seals
‘You Can Fly ’ produced by Kabyn Walley & Jack Lanham at Moonbase Studios is a new sound for the Monk Seals, proving these boys aren’t just a high energy rock group. More >>
Dame Hinewehi Mohi Announced As Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall Of Fame Inductee
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 5:20 am | Recorded Music NZ
Dame Hinewehi Mohi will be celebrated at the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 30 May. The event will be livestreamed by Official Media Partner RNZ via rnz.co.nz and across its social media channels. More >>
2024 Michael Gifkins Prize Shortlist Announced
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 5:14 am | Text Publishing
Text Publishing and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel. More >>
AS Pirae Hold Off Spirited Ifira Black Bird To Claim Second Win
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:31 am | Oceania Football Confederation
AS Pirae have made it six points from six at the OFC Men's Champions League 2024 in Tahiti, seeing off a strong display from Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird. More >>
Joanna Sharpe: 2024 World Record Attempt For Cycling Darwin – Melbourne And Raise Funds & Awareness For Bowel Cancer NZ
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:26 am | Joanna Sharpe
Joanna, supported by her amazing crew of 5 hope to complete the solo ride in around 2 weeks cycling 300-400km per day with limited sleep. More >>
Think About You Announce Sophomore Album Don’t Die On Me; Stream Lead Single ‘Never Never Creek’
Friday, 17 May 2024, 7:06 pm | Dinosaur City Records
Think About You comprises members Vindi Ferguson (vocals, violin), D’arcy Noonan (vocals, guitar), Jasper Van Daatselaar (vocals, bass, trumpet) and Declan Blackburn (drums), known for their contributions to Kisses, Big Farmer, Birdpop, Sour Worm, ... More >>
Hobart Punk Trio Free Live Sports Share ‘Taking On Water’; I’ll Fish When I’m Dead LP Out Friday, May 24, Independently
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:44 pm | Dinosaur City Records
Free Live Sports is the project of catchy and contemplative country-tinged punk trio Madeleine Laing (vocals, bass), Steven Rose (guitars, synth, vocals) and Dave Holmes (drums). More >>
Southern Country Belle Miranda Easten Drops Sassy New Single ‘Kip Moore Smile’ Ahead Of Nationwide Tour
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:39 pm | Blackout Music Management
An instantly memorable sing-a-long track, ‘Kip Moore Smile’ is charged with street-smart lyrics and attitude, a cleverly-crafted toe-tapping hook, and Easten’s smooth, dulcet vocal. More >>
Artemas: Alt-pop Phenomenon Announces “You're Really Early… The Tour” – Australia & New Zealand | Nov/Dec 2024
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:35 pm | Frontier Touring Company
On his first visit to Australia and New Zealand, Artemas will perform four special headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland – shows proudly presented by MG Live, I OH YOU, Frontier Touring, triple j (AU) and The Edge (NZ). More >>
NZ Artist Sam Bambery Releases Sophomore Album ‘Rubricator’
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:29 pm | Great NZ Publicity
“Rubricator'' releases after two years of considered studio work and tours across the motu. Bambery shares “this album felt like an ecstatic jigsaw, pieces coming together in spontaneous takes whilst also holding songs and feelings tightly to our ... More >>
Anno 2020's Aussie Producer Celebrates Sold-out Screenings Of This Kiwi-helmed Movie
Friday, 17 May 2024, 2:54 pm | Lance Morcan
Gil Ben-Moshe, the Sydney-based lead producer of the new-release movie Anno 2020, is riding high after successful red-carpet cinema screenings of this, the first feature film produced by his production company and the first directed by Kiwi writer-director ... More >>
Tess Liautaud Announces Sophomore Album And Releases Single + Video Today 'Here Go The Lovers'
Friday, 17 May 2024, 1:13 pm | Bad Gin Sanctuary
Together with her band (Adam Hattaway, Frankie Daly, Elmore Jones and Michael Kime) Liautaud creates a sound steeped in classic Wilco 'esque' guitar twang, good old honky tonk piano and big organ washes. More >>
Pop-up Exhibition Captures Raw Beauty Of Raumati Beach
Friday, 17 May 2024, 1:05 pm | Kapiti Business Projects
The unique beauty of Raumati Beach is to be showcased in a pop-up exhibition by local artist Tania Dally at the Raumati Beach shops for a week starting this Saturday. More >>
OFC Signs Landmark MOU With The French Football Federation
Friday, 17 May 2024, 12:50 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
The Oceania Football Federation (OFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French Football Federation (FFF). More >>
Acclaimed Aotearoa Artists Barnaby Weir And Andy Christiansen Form New Band TRiPS; Announce Debut Album Release
Friday, 17 May 2024, 12:35 pm | Great NZ Publicity
On TRiPS self-titled album there’s a glaze of psychedelic calm in the eyes of the new songs that resonate on top of familiar, classic and experimental rock and pop fusion. More >>
A New Award For A New Zealand Writer Of Fiction - $5,000
Friday, 17 May 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Society of Authors
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa(PEN NZ Inc) are proud to announce the launch of this new award which supports the completion and/or publication of new fiction by mid-career fiction writers from New Zealand. The NZSA ... More >>
Congratulations To The Talented Student Writers Awarded NZSA Youth Mentorships
Friday, 17 May 2024, 11:40 am | the New Zealand Society of Authors
The four secondary school students selected for mentorships will each be matched with a professional writer/mentor in their genre, as part of the NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 2024 Youth Mentorship Programme. More >>
Ōtautahi’s Valere Releases New EP Gold Dust
Friday, 17 May 2024, 9:55 am | Naked PR
Valere is the musical project of Shana Graham (she/her), an award winning songwriter based in Otautahi (Christchurch). More >>
Vera Ellen's New Ep ‘Heartbreak For Jetlag’
Friday, 17 May 2024, 9:51 am | Flying Nun Records
On the back of her recent Taite Music Prize win, Vera Ellen has dropped a brand new six-song EP ‘heartbreak for jetlag’. More >>
Wellington Ready For Blockbuster Sporting Weekend
Friday, 17 May 2024, 9:13 am | Hospitality NZ
Wellington hospitality and accommodation businesses are ready to welcome locals and visitors as the capital prepares for a blockbuster weekend of sporting entertainment. More >>
Peggy Gou Shares Single 'Lobster Telephone' From Debut Album 'I Hear You'
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:50 am | The Label
Taken from her long-awaited debut album I Hear You. 'Lobster Telephone' is a perfect distillation of the kind of balmy, technicolour house music that Gou is globally renowned for, evoking career-defining earlier Peggy Gou releases such as 'Starry ... More >>
Earth Tongue Releases New Single ‘Out Of This Hell’
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:23 am | Earth Tongue
n the midst of a 50-plus date tour across the EU and UK, Aotearoa fuzz-rock duo Earth Tongue take a breath to release their third album single, ‘Out Of This Hell,’ off their highly anticipated new release, Great Haunting, set to drop on Friday, ... More >>
30th OFC Ordinary Congress Showcases OFC’s Commitment To High Performance And Good Governance
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:06 am | Oceania Football Confederation
The 30th OFC Ordinary Congress took place in Bangkok Thailand, on the eve of the 74th FIFA Congress. More >>
Wellington Sign Lit Up To Support Phoenix
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:02 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport is showing its support for the Wellington Phoenix by lighting up the Wellington ‘blown away’ sign in Phoenix colours from Thursday 16 May, ahead of their semi-final second leg this Saturday. More >>
New Zealand Biggest Board Game Convention, Wellycon, Is On Again This King’s Birthday Weekend! Wellington, 1-2 June 2024
Friday, 17 May 2024, 5:42 am | Wellycon
This standalone game introduces a brand new addition to the beloved franchise, as players need to decide if they want to invest in clean energy resources or opt for cheaper fossil fuels, bringing a modern twist to this classic game. More >>
Why 'Horny Stories' Are Important (Even When They Make Us Squirm)
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:48 pm | RNZ
Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media? More >>
The Papakura tattoo artist who inks stars and serves his community
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:44 pm | RNZ
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time. Jogai Bhatt meets the artist who counts big names among his clients. More >>
Pacific Academic Makes Big Hits Like Late Sporting Great Father
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:39 pm | University of Auckland
Uperesa (Pago Pago, Fagatogo, Puapua, and Billings, Montana) said her award-winning book Gridiron Capital: How American Football Became a Samoan Game (2022) captures an important part of social life that she didn’t see reflected in any of the (very ... More >>
Controversial event at Te Papa to go ahead
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:26 pm | RNZ
It's organised by Inflection Point NZ to stop what it calls "gender indoctrination and medicalisation" of children. Speakers inlcude Brian Tamaki and former National MP Simon O'Connor More >>
Pulse Ticker Ticks The Box For Wilson
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:22 pm | Netball Central Zone
Former Australian shooting great Vicki Wilson could not have timed her latest rendezvous with Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse any better after watching them consolidate their unbeaten run in the ANZ Premiership netball league. Having watched the opening four ... More >>
Resources To Support Artists Make Sustainable Careers And Businesses
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:21 pm | Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand has launched resources to support arts and creative practitioners make sustainable careers and businesses from their work. More >>
Tinariwen Share New Song 'Azawad' + New Zealand Shows Upcoming At The End Of May
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:17 pm | Border Music New Zealand
This song is released ahead of Tinariwen's upcoming appearances in Aotearoa — their first stop on their world tour — in which they will be performing in Auckland and Wellington alongside local musical guests LEAO. More >>
If These Walls Could Talk - The Hidden Luxuries In Framing And Insulation
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:01 pm | Davies Homes
As Andre Agassi said in an advertisement for Canon cameras in the early 90s, “image is everything.” In some ways, you could also apply this idea to luxury homes . A high-end home buyer understands the importance of aesthetics. Being surrounded ... More >>
MOTAT’s Te Kōtiu Wins International Museums + Heritage Award
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:00 pm | MOTAT
MOTAT soared to new heights today when its recently installed Aviation Hall experience, Te Kōtiu, took out the “Best Use of Digital – International” category at the prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards in London. More >>
AS Magenta Kick Off OFC Men's Champions League Campaign With A Win
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:06 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
AS Magenta have secured a comfortable victory over Samoa’s Vaivase-tai FC in their opening match at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 in Tahiti. More >>
Thrive Whanganui And Te Manu Atatū Collaborate On A Pakihi Māori Showcase
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:04 pm | Thrive Whanganui
This event celebrates Māori entrepreneurship and innovation and offers a unique platform for Māori businesses and artisans to showcase their pakihi. More >>
Port Of Auckland’s Newest Marine Pilot Raising The Bar
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 2:57 pm | Port of Auckland
Ed has been competing in powerlifting for a decade and despite his busy schedule as a Port of Auckland marine pilot, his dedication to powerlifting is rock solid. More >>
ĀTa Whakarongo (Be Heard): Barnardos Aotearoa And VFTN Launch Youth Mural Competition
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 1:35 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos’ counselling service 0800 What’s Up is the only helpline and online chat service in Aotearoa for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5 to 19 years old. It’s free, confidential, available seven days a week, from 11am to 11pm. More >>
The Most Talked-about Musical To Come Out Of The U.S In A Decade
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 12:23 pm | Sandra Roberts
After smash-hit seasons on Broadway, in London and Australia, FUN HOME comes to Christchurch’s The Court Theatre in a soaring, brand-new production this August. More >>
Quality New Zealand Team All Set For Para Athletics World Championships Quest
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:12 am | Athletics New Zealand
A New Zealand team brimming with medal potential will start their quest on Saturday (18 May) at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan (17-25 May) seeking positive outcomes ahead of the Paris Paralympic Games later this year. More >>
FIFA Council Approves Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:56 am | Oceania Football Confederation
The decision was made in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. More >>
Enid Blyton's Five Friends Go On A Live Stage Adventure
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:51 am | Elephant Publicity
Tim Bray Theatre Company presents Five Friends Go on an Adventure based on the stories of Enid Blyton, and adapted for the stage by Tim Bray. Based on the adventure stories of The Famous Five by Enid Blyton. On stage at The PumpHouse Theatre from 1 – 20 ... More >>
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2024 Winners’ Announcement
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:32 am | Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
‘Disturbing, smart, and funny as hell’ novel wins country’s richest writing prize. More >>
Show Must Go On! Eddie Low Withdraws From NZ Highwaymen 2024,Longtime Friend Frankie Stevens Steps In
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:17 am | NZ Highwaymen
With deep regret, legendary singer Eddie Low has made the very difficult decision to withdraw from the highly anticipated NZ Highwaymen 2024 Tour due to ongoing health concerns. Eddie is thankful to his long-time friend, Frankie Stevens, who is stepping ... More >>
Singing Researchers Investigate Cross-Cultural Patterns In Music, Language
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 6:37 am | University of Auckland
Seventy-five researchers from 46 countries recorded themselves performing traditional music and speaking in their own languages in a novel experiment investigating cross-cultural differences and similarities. More >>
Flight Cancellations Cause Further Schedule Changes At OFC Men's Champions League 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 7:07 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Already facing a delayed start due to the collapse of Air Vanuatu last week, the Port Vila-based side has been stranded in Nadi in Fiji when their Air Calin flight was cancelled. More >>
Rewa FC Come From Behind To See Off Solomon Warriors In Group A
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 3:32 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Fiji's Rewa FC backed up their impressive 2-2 draw with Auckland City on Match Day 1 with a comeback victory over Solomon Warriors in Stade Paea in Tahiti. More >>
World Choir Games 2024 Jurors: Pitch Perfect Vocal Director Deke Sharon And 35 Other Choral Music Luminaries
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:38 pm | The World Choir Games
This is a truly outstanding group of choral experts – people who are not only among the world’s top conductors but also have a wealth of experience in adjudicating choir competitions right across the globe. More >>
Stunning Candle-Lit 'Othello' In London
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 1:32 pm | howard davis
A recent production of Othello at The Globe’s Sam Wanamaker Playhouse provided a stunning example of why English stage directors and actors remain the leading exponents of the art and craft of live drama. More >>
Auckland City Score At The Death To Secure Crucial Win At OFC Men's Champions League 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 12:32 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Albert Riera’s side came closest through Gerard Garriga on two occasions, first hooking an effort wide from a tight angle, before lifting an attempted lob over the bar when well positioned. More >>
Australian Rockers Beddy Rays To Tour Nz For The First Time!
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 12:21 pm | Nancy Blackler
Brisbane coastal punk rock band BEDDY RAYS are heading to New Zealand for the first time this July to perform four shows nationwide taking in Lyttleton, Wellington, Auckland and Raglan on their MIDDLE EARTH MAYHEM TOUR. More >>
Slam Poetry Category Added To Rotorua Speech And Drama Competition
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 11:54 am | Rotorua Competition Society
Rotorua youth can enter a Slam Poetry competition as part of the Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama competition being held on 22-23 June. More >>
Dr. Hadee Thompson-Morrison Selected As Recipient Of The Zonta Science Award
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:53 am | Zonta
Dr. Thompson-Morrison's exceptional dedication to advancing scientific research, particularly in the realm of sustainable resource management and ecosystem conservation, has earned her this prestigious recognition. More >>
ZM Unveils Bold New Play ZM AI Brand Campaign And Welcomes New Late Show Host
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Media and Entertainment
The campaign spotlights ZM's talented hosts, shining a light on familiar faces such as Fletch, Vaughan, and Hayley from ZM Breakfast, Georgia from ZM Days, and Bree and Clint from ZM Drive. More >>
Kumeu Rugby Club Wins $10,000 For Junior Players At Blues Vs Hurricanes Match, Thanks To Nib
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:20 am | nib New Zealand
In an exciting half-time showdown during the Blues vs Hurricanes match at Eden Park on Saturday, 11 May, Kumeu Rugby Club emerged victorious in the fourth annual nib Little Legends $10K Relay, claiming the coveted $10,000 cash prize. Kumeu Rugby Club, ... More >>
Largest Ever Hip Hop Unite Dance Championship Heads To Lower Hutt
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 9:21 am | Hutt City Council
It’s going to be a tip top weekend in Lower Hutt as the largest ever Hip Hop Unite National Dance Championships comes to town. More >>
