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Award-winning Podcast ‘The Good Sex Project’ Returns With Season Two
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 9:13 am | Stuff
The award-winning and internationally acclaimed podcast, The Good Sex Project, is back for a riveting second season starting July 9. Following its triumph winning Gold at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2024 and being a two-time finalist at ... More >>
Troye Sivan Announces NZ Tour
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 8:23 am | Live Nation Entertainment
In an announcement that is sure to thrill fans across Australia and New Zealand, TROYE SIVAN has unveiled dates for his highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other tour this November and December. More >>
Judo Athletes Sydnee Andrews And Moira Koster Heading To Paris
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 8:05 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee
New Zealand judoka Moira Koster has booked her ticket to her second Olympic Games, 12 years after she first competed at Olympic level. More >>
Tahiti Triumph Against Vanuatu In Difficult Encounter
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 5:01 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Tahiti has clinched an all-important three points after edging Vanuatu 1-0 at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in Samoa. More >>
Solomon Islands Secure Semi-final Spot With Emphatic Victory Over Fiji
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 4:54 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Solomon Islands show their class to confirm OFC U-19 Men's Championship 2024 semi-final spot after 3-0 victory against Fiji in Apia. More >>
Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse Back On Top With 53-48 Win Over Avis Magic In Hamilton
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 4:32 am | ANZ Premiership
A final-quarter revival from Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse sealed a 53-48 victory over AVIS Magic, vaulting them back to the top of the table and leaving the battle for the finals berths still wide open. More >>
Paris 2024: Two Rising Kiwi Stars Named For BMX Racing At The Paris Olympic Games
Monday, 8 July 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee
Both riders are currently training in France where they will remain until their competition at the end of the first week of the Olympic Games. More >>
Paris 2024: Two Rising Kiwi Stars Named For BMX Racing At The Paris Olympic Games
Monday, 8 July 2024, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee
Both riders are currently training in France where they will remain until their competition at the end of the first week of the Olympic Games. More >>
New Te Reo Māori Speech Contest Launches For Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 2024
Monday, 8 July 2024, 3:45 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Calling all highly proficient speakers of te reo Māori. Today, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori launches a new speech contest – Waha Kōrero. Waha Kōrero welcomes competitors to prepare their voices and minds to soar in a ... More >>
'Astonishing' Lulu Sun Wins Praise From British Media Over Wimbledon Win
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:31 pm | RNZ
Lulu Sun's ''thunderbolt'' forehands and her calm demeanour captured attention during her victory over British star Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon. More >>
Queer History To Be Showcased With Pride Through July
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:12 pm | National Library Of New Zealand
An all-day wānanga celebrating and discussing queer history will be the opening event for Queer History Month Aotearoa Pūmahara Ia Te Wā at the National Library in Wellington on Tuesday, 9 July 2024. Aotearoa New Zealand’s Queer History Month ... More >>
Samantha Owens Named As Lilburn Research Fellow 2025
Monday, 8 July 2024, 12:56 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Professor Owens will receive a $70,000 stipend, an office at the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, and access to its collections. More >>
Donating 2,400 Milk Meals To Feed Local Community All In A Day’s Work For The Donovan’s
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:38 am | Meat The Need
Miraka dairy farmers Annabel and Dean Donovan have donated 2,400 serves of dairy (600 litres) through Meat the Need & Feed Out for whanau and communities who need it most. More >>
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date And Reveals Key Art For New Thriller Series, Cross, Starring Aldis Hodge As Cross
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:28 am | Prime Video
Based on the characters written by best-selling author James Patterson, the series, created by showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins, will premiere globally November 14 on Prime Video More >>
The Iconic Herbie Hancock To Tour Australia And New Zealand This October, With His Stellar Band
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:37 am | de Launay Enterprises
Living legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising an electrifying evening from one of music’s most revered names. More >>
Award-Winning Comedy Podcast Did Titanic Sink? Returns For Season 2
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:56 am | RNZ
AUCKLAND NZ (MONDAY 8 JULY) - The award-winning podcast Did Titanic Sink? is back for a second series from Monday 15 July, begging the question who can you trust? The first series of Did Titanic Sink? hosted by Australian comedian and improviser ... More >>
Lulu Sun Beats Emma Raducanu At Wimbledon
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:49 am | Tennis NZ
Lulu Sun has made history by moving into the quarterfinals of Wimbledon thanks to a stunning 6-2 5-7 6-2 fourth-round win over Emma Raducanu on Centre Court on Sunday. More >>
Lulu Sun Beats Emma Raducanu At Wimbledon
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:41 am | Tennis NZ
Lulu Sun has made history by moving into the quarterfinals of Wimbledon thanks to a stunning 6-2 5-7 6-2 fourth-round win over Emma Raducanu on Centre Court on Sunday. More >>
Vatican Decision On Allegations Against Cardinal John Dew “A Whitewash.” Abuse Survivors Publish Letter Of Complaint
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:28 am | SNAP
SNAP wrote to the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s Disciplinary Sector, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, responsible for dealing with sexual abuse complaints against clergy. More >>
Paris 2024: Ko And Fox To Be Joined By Hillier At Paris 2024
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:23 am | NZOC
Ryan Fox and Lydia Ko are set to be joined by Olympic debutant Daniel Hillier at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More >>
MG Mystics Defeat Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel In Auckland
Monday, 8 July 2024, 4:18 am | ANZ Premiership
The MG Mystics remained on track for a spot in the Finals Series after delivering a comprehensive 68-47 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Auckland on Sunday. More >>
The Mixtape - Legendary Music Critic Colin Hogg
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 3:58 pm | RNZ
The veteran music journalist and writer selects five of his favourite tracks for RNZ's The Mixtape. More >>
New Zealand’s First Ever Olympic Gold Medal Recovered
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee
“We’re extremely pleased to have recovered such a significant and special treasure from New Zealand’s sporting past,” said Nicol. More >>
Stars Beaten By Polished Tactix In Auckland
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 5:00 am | Northern Stars
Trident Homes Tactix defeated the Stars 65-54 in Auckland. More >>
Hosts Samoa Edge Papua New Guinea In Thrilling OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Clash
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:53 am | Oceania Football Confederation
Samoa prevails 3-1 in a hard-fought battle against Papua New Guinea in their opening match of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia. More >>
Stars And Mystics Play Out Epic Showcase Of Men's Netball In Series Opener
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:42 am | Northern Stars
Mystics Men defeated Stars Men 49-48 in Auckland. More >>
The Original Singer, Songwriter And Guitarist With THE STRANGLERS, HUGH CORNWELL New Zealand Tour
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 3:14 pm | Nuclear Blast
Don’t miss this British Music Legend as he Performs Iconic Stranglers Hits and Classic Solo Songs with a Full Band! More >>
Tess Liautaud Announces Pre-orders For Sophomore Album 'Blue Mind' + Releases New Single Written With Adam Hattaway
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 3:03 pm | Bad Gin Sanctuary
The music of Franco-American singer-songwriter Tess Liautaud can not be easily defined. It hangs in the balance of her voice, warm like honey; it carries a depth of raw emotion, delivered with melodic grace and country soul. More >>
‘Muse And Musician’ New Single From Aotearoa Artist Just Janie
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:59 pm | Great NZ Publicity
Just Janie's captivating and tender music draws inspiration from the folk scene of the late sixties and early seventies. More >>
Estella's Revenge By Barbara Havelocke
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:54 pm | Hardie Grant Books
A stunningly original, gripping Gothic read, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Madeline Miller and Jessie Burton. More >>
Defending Champions New Zealand Start Campaign With Comfortable Victory
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:47 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
New Zealand kick start their title defence with a comfortable 3-0 victory against New Caledonia in the opening match of Group B at the OFC Men’s U-19 Championship. More >>
Māori Broadcaster Joanna Paul-Robie Asked To Present Two Shows In Video Closet
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:41 pm | RNZ
Māori broadcaster Joanna Paul-Robie was given an hour to decide whether to present the breakfast and 6pm news at TV3 for no extra pay. More >>
Burning Man: NZ Artists Building 18m Road Cone To Light Up Nevada Desert
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 2:34 pm | RNZ
A massive homage to Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's least favourite symbol of urban living will be constructed - then set on fire. More >>
Lulu Sun Into Last 16 At Wimbledon
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 1:08 pm | Tennis NZ
This win is expected to lift Sun’s world ranking from 123, to 74 which means she will make it directly into the main draw at next month’s US Open. More >>
Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall Of Fame Award Winners 2024 Announced
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 1:05 pm | Equestrian Sports New Zealand
The 2024 annual Hall of Fame Awards cocktail party and award ceremony were held on Friday 5 July at Rydges, Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland CBD. More >>
Why The Real Music Fans Pay Attention To The APRA Award Long-list
Friday, 5 July 2024, 5:00 pm | RNZ
The newly released APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award contenders long-list is a great cheat-sheet for catching up on the best new music being produced in Aotearoa, Charlotte Ryan tells Nights. More >>
International Film Festival Director's Picks To Watch Out For
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:48 pm | RNZ
There’s a strong collection of New Zealand films in the festival, particularly some notable documentaries. More >>
Resilient Solomon Islands Earn Opening Day Victory Against Vanuatu At OFC U-19 Men’s Championship
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:23 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Solomon Islands open their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Vanuatu at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in Apia. More >>
Lulu Sun Wimbledon Third Round Match To Be Shown Live In New Zealand Tonight
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:00 pm | Tennis NZ
Sun and Zhu will clash on Court 15 at Wimbledon, with the match scheduled to start at 10pm NZT tonight. More >>
Do We Still Care About The 6pm TV News?
Friday, 5 July 2024, 3:48 pm | RNZ
Analysis - 'No-one watches the 6pm news anymore,' many claim, but plenty have read lots about the end of Newshub. More >>
Tess Liautaud Announces Pre-orders For Sophomore Album 'Blue Mind'
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:44 pm | Bad Gin Sanctuary
Available via Kickstarter, this album takes a leap from the previous indie-folk warmth of her self-titled debut into the natural conclusion of all Liautaud has to offer. More >>
Makura Croquet Club’s Historic Significance Officially Recognised
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:35 pm | Heritage New Zealand
As part of her research for the listing, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Listing Advisor Robyn Burgess found that in addition to sporting matches, the Makura Croquet Club was an important space for local women to connect and fundraise. More >>
Well-known Faces And Local Places Feature In Latest NZ On Air Funded Shows
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:06 pm | NZ On Air
Aotearoa screen legend Temuera Morrison hits the road with a brand new gastronomy travel show Earth Oven with Temuera Morrison for Sky Open. The series will highlight the role that food preparation plays in various indigenous cultures around the world. More >>
The TARDIS Has Touched Down In Wellington For An Exclusive Doctor Who Exhibition In 2024
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:01 pm | Wellington NZ
Hosted at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, this is the first time the exhibition has left UK shores. Doctor Who first aired in 1963 and has been broadcast in more than 50 countries, gaining millions of fans across the globe. More >>
The Morning Star Return With Flashes Of My Past And My Future
Friday, 5 July 2024, 1:42 pm | Stranded Recording Studios
The song was written by Ali Mollica who cerebrally connects images, and motifs that emulate in thoughts and visions of past and present. Ali Mollica speaks of the uncontrollable elements of when ones past connects with their future. More >>
Fiji Triumph Over Tahiti In The Opening Match Of The OFC U-19 Men's Championship
Friday, 5 July 2024, 1:20 pm | OFC
There was plenty of expectation ahead of the opening match for 2022 finalists Fiji, who were up against a Tahitian side strengthened by the abundance of players competing in local leagues around France. More >>
Aitchison Earns Selection For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:35 pm | Paralympics NZ
The Hamilton-based sprinter has enjoyed a stellar season and competes in both the Women’s 100m T36 and Women’s 200m T36 events at Paris 2024. More >>
International Judge Announced For The Walters Prize 2024, Opening This Weekend At Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:00 pm | Auckland Art Gallery
Professor Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, highly regarded curator and author, has been appointed as the judge for this year’s Walters Prize, Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading contemporary art award. More >>
“Art That Moves You” - New Immersive Art Space Opens In The Capital
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:32 am | The Grid Art Space
Wellington is being invited to step into another world as a brand-new immersive art space opens in the heart of the capital today; with home-grown artists bringing their work to this popular medium, including an exhibition exploring Wellington’s infamous ... More >>
A New Show For Tom Sainsbury And More Great Local Stories Coming To Screens
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:09 am | NZ On Air
“In a media environment in which local content is under real threat, NZ On Air’s goal with this round was to ensure quality local content continues to be available for the audiences of Aotearoa, reflecting our identity through many diverse stories,” ... More >>
Discover Art In Your Neighbourhood
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:37 am | Hutt City Council
Caption: Leon Van Den Eijkel, The Smiling Windmills, 2008. (Photo/Supplied) Need an excuse to get outdoors with the kids these school holidays? Pop on your rain jackets and explore all of the amazing art around Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt with ... More >>
YAHYAH Releases Whetū Rere Music Video
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:34 am | August Avenue
Following the Matariki release of ‘Whetū Rere’, YAHYAH has dropped a stunning Music Video made with the support of NZ on Air and Te Mangai Paho. More >>
Introducing: Suki Waterhouse - Her Upcoming Album & 2 Red Hot Singles
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:18 am | The Label
Suki faithfully followed a lifelong passion for music to her 2022 full-length debut, I Can’t Let Go. Adorned by 'Moves' and 'Melrose Meltdown,' it incited widespread critical applause from Variety, Nylon, NME, The Line of Best Fit, and more. More >>
A Musical Revolution - Announced For Auckland
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:12 am | Elvis Presley Enterprises
In association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, international producer David Venn is thrilled to announce the New Zealand premiere season of Elvis: A Musical Revolution at the home of musicals, The Civic, this October. More >>
9th International Gambling Conference In Auckland - Unveiling Progress In Reducing Gambling Harm
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:58 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
An impressive line-up of international and local speakers will feature at the 9th International Gambling Conference (IGC2024), being held next week at the Sir Paul Reeves Building at Auckland University of Technology from Wednesday 10 – Friday ... More >>
Pasifika Medical Association Group Welcomes Moana Pasifika Into The PMA Family
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:46 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group proudly announces its support for Moana Pasifika, extending a warm welcome to the esteemed rugby franchise into the PMA family. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organisations, ... More >>
Black Foils Target SailGP Season 4 Crown In San Francisco
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:31 am | SailGP
The most important race of Sail Grand Prix Season 4 is little more than a week away and the Black Foils are coming in hot off the back of their win in New York City. More >>
‘Muse And Musician’ New Single From Aotearoa Artist Just Janie
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:22 am | Great NZ Publicity
South Island artist Just Janie releases her beautiful new single ‘Muse and Musician’ today. More >>
Local Kayaker And Photographer Richard Harri Showcases Stunning Images At Kapiti Ice Cream
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:21 am | Richard Harri
Local adventurer and photographer Richard Harri has captured the essence of Auckland's coastal beauty through his passion for kayaking, culminating in a unique display of images now featured at Kāpiti at Mission Bay. More >>
TVNZ And SPP Confirm Shortland Street Will Air Three Nights A Week In 2025, With Support From NZ On Air And NZSPR
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:18 am | TVNZ
Te Reo Tātaki (TVNZ) and South Pacific Pictures announce that Shortland Street will return to screens in 2025 with a refreshed weekly episode format. More >>
