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Aotearoa’s Oscar-qualifying Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 6:09 pm | Elephant Publicity
The 20th-anniversary programme will be screened in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Auckland kicks off the festival with films at Bridgeway Cinema, The Capitol Cinema, and SkyCity Theatre (25 June – 13 July), while the immersive exhibition will be ... More >>
Hekari United And Ifira Black Bird Set Up Intriguing Final Matchday For Group B
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 4:46 pm | OFC
With both teams securing 3-0 victories in their opening matches, this fixture was set to play a crucial role in shaping the final standings of Group B and their paths to the knockout stages. More >>
NZCT Equip’s YMCA Auckland For Further Adventures
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:02 pm | NZCT
With high participation rates at both The Y Camp Adair and Shakespear Lodge, their old outdoor education equipment had been heavily used and needed replacement. More >>
The New Zealand School Of Dance (NZSD) Proudly Presents The 2025 Choreographic Season: How Long Is A Piece Of String?
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 2:31 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance
Several pieces feature large strings and rolls of material as central props, challenging the choreographers to move beyond the confines of the human body, engaging with space and material in intricate ways. More >>
Car Seat Headrest Release New Single 'CCF (I'm Gonna Stay With You)' Out 2 May Via Matador Records
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 1:37 pm | The Label
Set at the fictional college campus Parnassus University, the album’s songs are populated with students and staff whose travails illuminate a loose narrative of life, death, and rebirth. More >>
Our Backyard: A Group Exhibition Celebrating The Heartfelt Landscapes Of New Zealand
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 12:01 pm | Turua Gallery
The exhibition will feature works by a talented group of six landscape artists – Georgina Hoby Scutt, Josh Lancaster, Judith Milner, Kylie Rusk, Michelle McIver, and Sean Beldon – each of whom brings a unique and distinctive approach to capturing ... More >>
Wellington’s New Indie Game Studio With A Literary Twist
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 11:21 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The new studio explores the intersection of books and games, crafting experiences that are emotionally rich and mechanically inventive. More >>
Illness Prevents Duncan From Contesting First Round Of 2025 World Women’s Motocross Championship
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:44 am | Courtney Duncan
No stranger to injury recovery over her many years of motocross racing, Duncan says this set back is frustratingly different. More >>
New NZ TV Series Happiness Gives Us An Engaging Musical Peak Behind The Amateur Theatre Curtain
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:38 am | The Conversation
With their new show Happiness, Kip Chapman and Luke Di Somma have created a welcome New Zealand answer to the backstage musical TV show. More >>
Empowering Cultures: Students Ignite Polyfest50 With Pride And Purpose
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:39 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Massey High School students explored the food stalls while preparing to perform with their school's Tongan group later in the week. On Wednesday morning, the group gathered to cheer on their peers performing on the Diversity Stage. More >>
Wellington Unites For A Joyous Eid Al-Fitr Celebration At Sky Stadium
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 8:07 pm | NZ Eid Day
Hosted by NZEIDDAY Trust, this year’s event brought together a diverse crowd, including Hon Mark Mitchell, the Minister for Ethnic Communities, MPs, Wellington City Councillors, and thousands from the community, in what has become one of the capital’s most ... More >>
Auckland City FC Secure OFC Men's Champions League Semi-final Spot With Hard Fought Victory
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 7:54 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Goals in either half have helped Auckland City FC to a 2-0 victory over AS Tiga Sport at Lawson Tama Stadium, confirming their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Men's Champions League 2025 with one group stage game still to play. More >>
AS Pirae Keep OFC Men's Champions League 2025 Hopes Alive With Dramatic Victory
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 7:42 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
AS Pirae have kept their OFC Men's Champions League 2025 campaign alive at Rewa FC's expense, with a drama-filled 1-0 victory over the Fijian club at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. More >>
Kiwis Shine In Paris - Hawke's Bay Butcher Wins Bronze, Hellers Sharp Blacks Claim Top Lamb Honours
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 4:10 pm | Retail Meat New Zealand
Contestants had two and a half hours to turn a beef rump on the bone, side of lamb, a loin of pork and two chickens into a themed display made up of both compulsory pre-set products and their choice of value-added products. More >>
Northland Author-illustrator Debuts With A Highly Original Picture Book About Identity
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 3:43 pm | Oratia Books
Seagull knows a thing or two about sea creatures and submarines. But after meeting Whale, Seagull learns that things are not always what they seem! More >>
Music Legend To Conduct Bach, Beethoven And Mozart With NZSO
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Long considered Beethoven’s game changer on what a symphony could do, his Third Symphony ‘Eroica’ has been described by musicologist Paul Henry Lang as “the greatest single step made by an individual in the history of the symphony and in ... More >>
“The Clear Pick” Tactix Appoint Erikana Pedersen As 2025 Captain
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 3:18 pm | Tactix Netball
Having retired at the end of 2021 after seven seasons for the Tactix, Pedersen joined the Pulse in 2022 as an injury replacement and answered the call to return home to the Tactix in 2024. More >>
Human-Centred Tech Meets Workplace Wellbeing
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 3:10 pm | Sport Manawatu
Based in Palmerston North, Nodero are digital experts known for creating human-centred technology that advances organisations, people, and communities. With over 100 projects and 2,000+ people reached, they’ve built a reputation for making tech that doesn’t ... More >>
Wellington Access Radio Recipe Book Serves Up Food And Community In The Face Of Proposed Media Funding Changes
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 2:56 pm | Wellington Access Radio
The book is full to the brim with delicious dishes from the stations programme-makers, staff, friends and whānau. With stunning illustrations by artist Pinky Fang, the book is set to become an essential part of everyone’s kitchen. More >>
The Gruffalo Live On Stage – Coming To Toitoi For Three Shows Only!
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 2:36 pm | Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts And Events Centre
Following sell-out seasons worldwide, including London’s West End and Broadway, this monster hit—winner of the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Children (2015)—is set to captivate audiences with its vibrant storytelling, toe-tapping ... More >>
Joint Online Exhibition Showcases Newly Digitised Photos Of The NZ Symphony Orchestra ‘Not Seen For Decades’
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 12:09 pm | Archives New Zealand
The exhibition features newly digitised photos of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra from Archives’ holdings that span over 60 years, some of which have not been seen for decades. More >>
New Zealand Plays Host To Drumming Qualifier
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 11:24 am | RNZPBA
The RSPBA Oceania Solo Drumming Championships - one of eight across the world and the only one in the southern hemisphere - will be held at Rangi Ruru Girls School on Saturday afternoon, featuring performances in the adult category as well as in ... More >>
UC Honours Contribution Of Former High Court Judge
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 11:12 am | University of Canterbury
Throughout his career, he was committed to contributing to the legal field; he was a member of the Crimes Consultative Committee in 1989 and in 1992 became the President of the Canterbury District Law Society. More >>
Renowned Filmmaker Turns Failure To Success
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 10:42 am | University of Canterbury
This Autumn Graduation, UC is proud to recognise Dame Gaylene’s extraordinary contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s creative landscape with the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate – Doctor of Letters. More >>
Badjelly The Witch: Adapted By Alannah O’Sullivan, From The Book By Spike Milligan
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:34 am | KidzStuff Theatre for Children
Amalia Calder was our original 2018 Badjelly The Witch. In 2021 she was too pregnant to be Badjelly but it 2025 but she will return in the title role. Amalia has a long history of children’s theatre and has been a professional actor for 28 years! More >>
Tauranga Art Gallery: Friends Group Announces Shakeup
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:21 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Friends of the Art Gallery chairwoman Sue Speirs said the society carried out a review which showed membership would be best served by coming under the gallery rather than the separate incorporated society. More >>
Art For Art’s Sake? How NZ’s Cultural Organisations Can Maintain Integrity And Still Make Money
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:44 pm | The Conversation
Arts and culture are neither luxuries nor commodities, but integral parts of a thriving society. Balancing profitability with artistic integrity demands new ways of thinking. More >>
Explainer: NZ Rugby washes its hands of INEOS
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:25 pm | RNZ
It is ironic that NZ Rugby have walked out looking pretty clean in regard to a deal they were initially criticised for, writes Jamie Wall. More >>
Statement From Emirates Team New Zealand On Auckland Hosting Of 38th America’s Cup
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:55 pm | Emirates Team New Zealand
While the significant economic benefits of hosting the America’s Cup and other major events are well proven, such as €1.034b ($1.9b NZD) of economic benefits in Barcelona in 2024, we understand there are other priorities for the New Zealand ... More >>
Trailblazing US Rock Climber Beth Rodden To Headline Speaker Line-Up At The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:47 pm | NZ Mountain Film Festival
The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival has been a highlight of the community calendar for 23 years, drawing Queenstown Lakes District locals and visitors from across New Zealand. More >>
50th Anniversary Of The ASB Polyfest Starts Tomorrow
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:19 pm | ASB Polyfest
ASB Polyfest continues to be the largest cultural festival of its kind and organisers are expecting huge crowds next week. People are encouraged to purchase tickets online at iTICKET to save money and avoid long queues. More >>
Trans Fairy Tale Released For Trans Day Of Visibility
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 5:42 pm | Promised Land
Transgender Fairytale "Raven Wild" released on YouTube More >>
ChristchurchNZ Launches Dream Winter Gig - ‘The Coolest Internship In Aotearoa’
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 4:48 pm | Christchurch NZ
As part of ChristchurchNZ’s 2025 Winter travel campaign, this unique opportunity will see the selected intern explore the Christchurch and Canterbury’s vibrant winter travel scene, showcasing its best experiences, hidden gems, and exclusive ... More >>
Two-point Strategies Key In Pulse Build-up
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 4:01 pm | Central Pulse
Coming into play for the last five minutes of each quarter, the two-point shot is the most significant of the four key changes, requiring a different strategy in the pursuit of added points, accuracy from range and the potential to dramatically change ... More >>
High Level Of Interest Shown In Goldie Portrait Of Respected Maori Elder
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:37 pm | International Art Centre
Is one of several Goldie paintings to be offered at a public auction of Important and Rare Art at the International Art Centre in Parnell, Auckland, on April 8. More >>
Jimmy Carr Returns To Toitoi!
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:10 pm | Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts And Events Centre
Known for his razor-sharp one-liners, dark humour, and no-holds-barred delivery, Jimmy is one of the most recognisable and celebrated comedians on the planet. More >>
Visas Now! Launches 3 April
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:24 pm | Left of the Equator Books
Visas Now! Aotearoa’s response to global refugee emergencies by Murdoch Stephens chronicles the three one-off intakes of Syrian, Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in the past decade. More >>
Corban Sprague Wins CareVets Scholarship
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:17 pm | Toyota New Zealand
Sprague, Jacob Begg, Toby McCormack, Mac Berkett, Yoshi Comeskey, Riley Boswell, Will Kitching and Ryan Crombie were all put to the test on and off track with three key sessions – driving, fitness and interviewing. More >>
IIHF President Luc Tardif To Attend World Women’s Division IIB Ice Hockey Championships In Dunedin
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:56 am | Ice Hockey New Zealand
The presence of high-level IIHF leadership, alongside passionate local and international participants, is expected to generate significant media interest and bolster support for women’s hockey initiatives across the region. More >>
Comedy Stars Come Together For Matariki Showcase
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:51 am | Elephant Publicity
The evening will be MCd by Kajun Brooking, bringing his quick witted and punchy comedy to the stage. With seven awards under his belt, he’s been seen on Te Karere, The Hui and TikTok. More >>
If It Pleases The Gods
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:21 am | ACT New Zealand
Most people in most of history didn’t live weird lives. They lived tribal lives. Much of what is happening in New Zealand today, weird rituals, compulsory courses, demands to be part of a race first and a citizen second, it all comes from deep tribal ... More >>
Māoriland Film Festival 2025 Celebrates Annual Awards And Unprecedented Annual Box Office Growth
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:10 am | Maoriland Film Festival
Māoriland operates a choose your own price ticketing system - starting at $8 - and early box office reports show that audiences are choosing to pay more to attend screenings. More >>
Josiah And The Bonnevilles Announce Debut Australia & New Zealand Dates For August 2025
Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:12 pm | Frontier Touring Company
Formed in 2010, drawing from his roots as a true Appalachian artist, embracing honesty and putting life's realities into his songwriting, Tennessee-born Josiah Leming’s Josiah and the Bonnevilles, presents a unique blend of Folk, Americana, and Country. More >>
Mall Grab Joins Auckland Winter Series Along With Shows In Wellington And Christchurch This June
Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:10 pm | 818.
Second Line Up Announcement Of The Auckland Winter Series More >>
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke Announce Tall Tales Global Screening Event 8 May
Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:00 pm | Border Music NZ
The groundbreaking production was developed over the past few years in tandem with the evolution of the music, juxtaposing it with uneasy landscapes of natural beauty and the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world. More >>
Rising Exposure For Netball Central’s Men
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:52 pm | Netball Central
A squad of 16 has been chosen to cover for injury while also giving more players opportunities to learn, and features some well-known and accomplished players. More >>
Hekari United Stun Hosts In Their OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 Opener
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:47 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Hekari United FC has put a major dent in the title hopes of Central Coast FC on home soil with a 3-0 triumph in their opening Group B match at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 in the Solomon Islands. More >>
Ifira Black Bird FC Too Strong For Tupapa Maraerenga FC In Opening Group B Match In Honiara
Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:26 pm | OFC
Photo Credit | OFC Media via Phototek Ifira Black Bird FC have made an impressive start to their OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 campaign in the Solomon Islands. The Vanuatu champions have beaten Tupapa Maraerenga FC from the Cook Islands 3-0 ... More >>
Queerying Archaeology Podcast Available Now
Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:17 pm | Heritage New Zealand
Entitled Queerying Archaeology, podcast host Dr Rosemary Baird talks with the organisation’s Policy Team Archaeologist Victoria Trow, about how taking a queer feminist approach to archaeology can open up new worlds of understanding. More >>
Revised Edition Of Much-praised History Examines The Great War Experience Of New Zealand, Australia And Canada
Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:02 pm | Oratia Books
It tells the story of citizen soldiers becoming professional as they learned the lessons of Gallipoli and applied these to the Western Front — earning them the status of the fighting elite in the British armies in France. More >>
Former All White Jake Gleeson Awarded $36 Million In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:21 pm | RNZ
After a back surgery that ended his career, Jake Gleeson brought a claim against his ex-team doctor. More >>
The Most Watched Rugby Team In The World? Fijian Drua’s Staggering Numbers
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:20 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The team's chief executive claims that half the Fijian population tunes in every time they play. More >>
Glass Artist Explores Personal Relationships
Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Glassworks
Agius, an acclaimed Whanganui/Manawatū-based visual artist, was awarded the highly competitive 2024 New Zealand Glassworks - Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG) AiR residency, supported by Creative New Zealand. More >>
Mall Grab Joins Auckland Winter Series Along With Shows In Wellington And Christchurch This June
Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:07 am | Live Nation Entertainment
2025 marks 10 years of the Mall Grab project – since bursting onto the scene and exploring a plethora of genres, Mall Grab has reshaped the global electronic landscape, cementing himself as one of Australia’s most influential DJs and producers. More >>
Two Men Standouts At Opening Round Of Series
Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:06 am | Bikesport NZ
With points assigned equally to both days of action and then added together – this constituted the first round of seven in the 2025 Yamaha-sponsored New Zealand Hard Enduro Nationals that will feature racing in both the North and South Islands and ... More >>
Iconic Comedy Troupe Naked Samoans Bring Surprise New Show To 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival
Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:26 am | Elephant Publicity
Over the past three decades, they have voiced Disney characters, broken cinema box-office records, become international stars, documented contemporary Pacific life on stage and screen, and received impressive acronyms like ONZM and MNZM. More >>
Defending Champions Auckland City FC Make A Winning Start To The OFC Men's Champions League
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 8:46 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Auckland City FC have started their quest for a 13th OFC Men's Champions League title with a 1-0 win over AS Pirae in Honiara. More >>
Tiga Sport Strike First In OFC Men's Champions League 2025 In Solomon Islands
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
New Caledonia’s Tiga Sport have made a superb start to their OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 campaign on a blistering hot day in Honiara. More >>
Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation by integrity watchdog
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:15 pm | RNZ
How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another. More >>
Historic Running Shoes Raise $11k For Sam Ruthe's Training Mates After Sensational Summer
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:04 pm | RNZ
The week-long TradeMe auction became the most-viewed on the website so far this year. More >>
