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Te Wiki ĀHua O Aotearoa: The Underground Fashion Week For Māori And Pacific Creativity
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:14 pm | RNZ
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was launched in 2024 by a group of wāhine frustrated by the lack of spaces to showcase Aotearoa's creative scene. More >>
Streaming, Surveillance And The Power Of Suggestion: The Hidden Cost Of 10 Years Of Netflix
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:09 pm | The Conversation
According to Netflix, more than 80% of what its users watch is driven by its recommender system. More >>
ROACHFORD – Then And Now Greatest Hits - New Zealand Tour
Monday, 24 March 2025, 7:56 pm | Metropolis Touring
One of the best soul men around, Roachford has the unique ability to harness the two-way energy between musician and audience. His latest album Then & Now (2023) is an insightfully curated compilation of recently written new music and revisited ... More >>
Inside Stories Programme In Selwyn District
Monday, 24 March 2025, 7:50 pm | Heather Milne
Heather Milne was motivated to create the programme after a deployment to the Hawke’s Bay with Taskforce Kiwi to photograph the relief efforts post-Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Kaylee Bell Triumphs At Queensland's CMC Rocks Over The Weekend
Monday, 24 March 2025, 5:45 pm | Broken Record Publicity
As the top-billed artist from Australasia, Bell's dynamic presence and powerful vocals solidified her status as a leading force in the country music scene. More >>
2025 bp New Zealand IRB Championships Sees Highest Number Of Entries Ever
Monday, 24 March 2025, 5:15 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
This year’s event boasts an impressive line-up of 370 athletes across 123 crews, representing 30 Surf Life Saving clubs. Female participation has experienced a significant increase in recent years, up 40% from 35 crews in 2021 to 52 crews in this year’s ... More >>
Cross-country Series Sees Return Of The Champions
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:39 pm | Bikesport NZ
The four-round Yamaha-sponsored series wrapped up near Gore with two thrilling back-to-back races, rounds three and four, on Thursday and then two days later (on Saturday) and, for both the junior and senior silverware, it will be familiar names being sent off ... More >>
Surviving The Wilderness: Judith Curran’s Lessons For Southern Filmmakers
Monday, 24 March 2025, 1:09 pm | Southern Filmmakers Collective
The Southern Screen Summit, organised by the Southern Filmmakers Collective and supported by Film Otago Southland, will be held online to encourage participation from filmmakers across the motu. More >>
UC Sports Clubs Secure Partnership With New Balance
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
The sports clubs are unified under Ohaoha Hākinakina | UC Sport Charitable Trust, a collaboration that strengthens the University’s sporting network. More >>
Wine Country Quilts 2025 Set To Stitch Together Art, Community And Creativity
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:02 am | Wine Country Quilts
This year’s exhibition includes a special focus on young makers, with students from three local schools invited to try their hand at quilt-making during the event. More >>
Top Talent To Appear At Lake Wanaka Centre
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:57 am | Lake Wanaka Centre
Throughout the weekend, participants of all ages are mentored in the art of songwriting, mixing and mastering and DJing, among other topics, through a series of workshops, seminars and showcases. More >>
Suitably Suited: 19th-Century Men's Fashion On Display At Whanganui Regional Museum
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:39 am | Whanganui Regional Museum
The Whanganui Regional Museum is preparing to display a finely tailored three-piece men's suit crafted from moleskin fabric. The distinguished ensemble - consisting of a frock coat, waistcoat, and trousers - was worn by Robert Ross on his wedding ... More >>
Jessica Pratt Announces New Zealand Tour
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:30 am | Banished Music
Travelling on the back of critically acclaimed fourth album Here In The Pitch, this will be a markedly different show to the ones witnessed by early adopters ten years ago when Jessica played intimate solo shows at The Tuning Fork and The Golden Dawn. More >>
Tom Walsh Makes Triumphant Return: Wins World Indoor Championships
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:10 am | Athletics New Zealand
Walsh entered the competition ranked 8th on his season best. His lead into the world indoor championships was a domestic affair as Walsh competed three times on the New Zealand Summer Circuit. More >>
Football: New Caledonia Dedicate Win To Their People
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 8:38 pm | RNZ
New Caledonia have qualified for the FIFA OFC World Cup 2026 qualifier final in Auckland on 24 March, following their 3-0 win over Tahiti in Wellington on Friday afternoon. More >>
NextGen NZ Championship Showdown At Hampton Downs
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 8:08 pm | NextGen New Zealand Championship
The season-ending DAYLE ITM Hampton Downs Grand Finale saw great racing across all the categories; the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship, Bridgestone GR86 Championship, Egmont Honey GTRNZ, Pirelli Porsche, Napa Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship ... More >>
Third Of The Season For Bethune – Championship Too Close To Call
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 8:06 pm | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Josh Bethune delivered a clinical victory in the feature race at the penultimate round of the Bridgestone GR86 Championship and keeps his championship hopes alive, as the gap between series leader Hayden Bakkerus and Hugo Allan was reduced to just ... More >>
14 Year Old Auckland Pianist Wins The 57th National Concerto Competition
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 5:26 pm | National Concerto Competition
Joining Shan In this year’s hotly contested finale were New Zealand School of Music student, Wellington based pianist Otis Prescott-Mason and Henry Meng, a current piano and composition student at the University of Auckland’s School of Music. More >>
New Caledonia Vs New Zealand – FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ Oceania Qualifiers Final
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 5:16 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
It promises to be a special occasion with OFC granted direct entry to the FIFA World Cup™ Finals for the first time. More >>
Zoe Hobbs Proves Her Class In World Indoor 60m Final
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 3:58 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Zoe Hobbs comfortably qualified through to the final earlier in the day. Cruising to the top spot in her heat with a 7.18 performance in heat 3 of 6. She qualified through as the fourth fastest to the semi finals. More >>
White Wins A Thriller At Hampton Downs
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:46 pm | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
Chris White kept his championship ambitions firmly alive after a superlative win in the second race of the fifth round of the Bridgestone GR86 Championship at Hampton Downs today. More >>
Emmy-Winning Producer Jon Kroll Calls For Kiwi Filmmakers To Think Bigger At Southern Screen Summit
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:44 pm | Southern Filmmakers Collective
His message to Kiwi filmmakers is clear: It’s time to “stop playing small” and start thinking globally. He says this is for two key reasons: to attract funding and to get the message in their work to a wider audience. “The unseen film is the ... More >>
Preserving Tonga’s Rare And Traditional Songs
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:31 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The hub has helped reconnect New Zealand-born Tongans with their heritage through cultural storytelling, recently hosting the Ocean Star Fetu'u Moana Academy as they recorded songs for their dance academy. More >>
The Softball Club Normalising Te Ao Māori On The Diamond
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:08 pm | RNZ
Te Aroha Softball Club did something never seen before at the tournament - taking the diamond not just with gloves and bats, but with haka. More >>
Allen Lucks In To Win At Hampton Downs
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 6:03 pm | Toyota New Zealand
Justin Allen became the only driver in this year’s inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship to clock up three wins so far with a fortunate win after race leader Josh Bethune hit problems late on. More >>
New Zealand Prove Too Strong For Fiji And Book Final Place With Dominant Win
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:26 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
New Zealand will meet New Caledonia in the final of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers in Auckland following a dominant victory over Fiji in second semi-final. More >>
Celebrating Sporting Excellence At The Tararua Sports Awards 2025
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:16 pm | Sport Manawatu
The event recognised outstanding individuals and teams across a range of sports, highlighting not only the winners but also the invaluable contributions of all nominees. More >>
Krzanich Buries Past To Win 26th Golden Homes Le Race
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:05 pm | Le Race
Krzanich was in the leading bunch from the start of the gruelling 100km classic at Christchurch’s Cathedral Square and broke away during the descent to cross the finish line at the Akaroa Recreation Ground in 2:40:19. More >>
Bethune From Allen In Hampton Downs Qualifying
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:02 pm | Toyota New Zealand
Man of the moment Josh Bethune continued his great form in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship with a scintillating lap in qualifying for the fifth round at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park this morning. More >>
Silver For Hamish Kerr At The 2025 World Indoor Championships
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 6:33 am | Athletics New Zealand
Wearing the golden bib, Kerr maintained his trademark smile throughout the competition, which resulted in his second-place finish behind the entertaining Sanghyeok Woo of South Korea and ahead of Raymond Richards of Jamaica. More >>
Moana Pasifika v Chiefs: what you need to know
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:32 pm | RNZ
Team lists, news and key stats for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round six game. More >>
Auckland Braces For Epic Weekend Of Rugby, League, Cricket And Football
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:24 pm | RNZ
If it couldn't get any better, the weather forecast looks to be playing ball as well - here's all you need to know. More >>
NZ Dancer Eden Coleman Set To Make Her Mark In LA
Friday, 21 March 2025, 7:14 pm | Eden Coleman
A 22-year-old professional dancer and content creator, hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Eden has featured in numerous music videos, performed on TV, live theatre shows and Corporate events plus more. More >>
Love Their Game- Regional Sideline Behaviour Initiative Launches Across Auckland
Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:56 pm | Aktive - Auckland Sport and Recreation
‘Love Their Game’ emphasises the importance of positive sideline support and its role in creating quality sport experiences for all involved, particularly young people. More >>
Te Pūtahi Releases Programme For The Festival Of Architectural Excellence, Open Christchurch 2025
Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:13 pm | Te Putahi
A range of whānau based activities are on offer - from an architecture treasure hunt and craft workshops to a youth-based design workshop. These are just some of the highlights to appear in the annual one-weekend-only festival of architectural ... More >>
Sime Nugent Releases New Single 'The Crow'
Friday, 21 March 2025, 2:51 pm | Chris Familton Publicity
Sime’s work under his own name, with indie folk duo Sweet Jean, and three-time ARIA nominated band The Wilson Pickers, has received both critical and popular acclaim. More >>
The NZ Art Show Turns 22 With 4,000 Artworks, Including Hawke’s Bay Sisters Turning 44-gallon Drums Into Art
Friday, 21 March 2025, 2:44 pm | NZ Art Show
The 2025 NZ Art Show will feature over 250 artists displaying around 4,000 contemporary artworks, spanning painting, photography, ceramics, glass, metalwork, digital prints, and more. More >>
Turua Gallery Launches Exclusive Twilight Viewings – The Perfect Night Out For Art Lovers
Friday, 21 March 2025, 1:25 pm | Turua Gallery
Taking place after 5pm, these private evening sessions allow guests to explore Turua Gallery’s latest exhibitions, curated collections, and stockroom treasures in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. More >>
From Speculums To Self-testing—champion Of HPV Self-testing Wins Kiwibank New Zealander Of The Year
Friday, 21 March 2025, 12:12 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The health researcher from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has contributed to saving lives by spearheading the move towards HPV (human papilloma virus) self-testing—doing away with the experience of the cold speculum as part ... More >>
New Rock Outfit Sam Bartells & The Outsiders Release Debut Single ‘No Reason’
Friday, 21 March 2025, 12:12 pm | Black Out Music
Bartells’ signature style and wide-ranging vocal prowess is naturally suited to his soulful, modern rock songs, and he’s thrilled to be back with this new rock collaboration with talented musicians and friends JP Carroll and Tim Skedden. More >>
NZOC Congratulate Newly Elected IOC President – Kirsty Coventry
Friday, 21 March 2025, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee
Liz Dawson, NZOC President, congratulated Coventry on her appointment, acknowledging the positive impact she is expected to bring to the IOC and the Olympic movement worldwide. More >>
Talented Alt-Indie Artist Mim Jensen Shares Captivating New Ep 'Shadow Of The Gift'
Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:27 am | Black Out Music
Following on from the release of latest single ‘Safe In Body’, MIM JENSEN today unveils her second EP SHADOW OF THE GIFT, a collection of six powerful, poignant and emotionally illuminating tracks. More >>
Jackson Owens Is ‘Coming Home’ With Soulful New Single
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:32 am | Maia Studio
Four months after the release of ‘Something Good’, his first single as a fully independent artist, Tūrangi-born Jackson Owens continues to showcase his raw and emotional storytelling with his latest track. More >>
Professor Bev Lawton ONZM Named 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander Of The Year Te Pou Whakarae O Aotearoa
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:03 am | Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
Professor Bev Lawton ONZM (Ngāti Porou) has been named the 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa, with seven other extraordinary individuals recognised at a sell-out Gala Dinner in Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Taite Music Prize Finalist Mel Parsons Releases New Single/Video ‘Post High Slide’; Announces NZ/AUS Tour For June 2025
Friday, 21 March 2025, 8:39 am | NikNak Media
For New Zealand dates, 48-hr presale begins 9am Tuesday March 25 - sign-up via Plus1.co.nz. Tickets on general sale, Thursday March 27 at 9am. More >>
Japanese Breakfast Share New Album For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women); First Ever New Zealand Show Announced
Friday, 21 March 2025, 8:31 am | The Label
The Japanese Breakfast will play New Zealand for the first time ever on June 7th, with a performance in Auckland at The Town Hall. More >>
Tauranga’s Own Takes On The London Marathon For A Life-Changing Cause
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:58 pm | Corban Buxton
This opportunity came about through a special connection right here in Tauranga. Willing & Abel’s founder, Abi Estelle, now based in the Bay of Plenty, has given Corban the chance to represent the charity on the world stage. More >>
The Lost Dogs’ Disco Set To Light Up Aotea Square This April
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:56 pm | 818.
The Lost Dogs’ Disco is no ordinary exhibit. With 16 larger-than-life dogs standing (or lounging) tall—some reaching an impressive 5.5 meters—visitors will be greeted by these colourful, illuminated canine characters. More >>
Poetry Set To Take Centre Stage: Registrations Now Open For Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2025
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:54 pm | National Poetry Day
With over 100 events expected to take place nationwide, Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2025 promises another extraordinary showcase of creativity, diversity, and community spirit. More >>
Sam Ruthe Smashes Four-Minute Mile Barrier, Makes History In Auckland
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:18 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe surpasses the previous youngest sub-four-minute milers: Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen (who ran 3:58.07 at 16) and Cam Myers (who clocked 3:55.44 at 16). He also knocked down the NZ U19 and U20 mile records of 3:58.41, previously held by ... More >>
Durand Jones & The Indications Announce New Album 'Flowers'
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 7:13 pm | The Label
Just as they did on that 2016 release, The Indications prioritised close-knit collaboration while creating Flowers. Much of the self-produced album was written together at Rhein's Chicago home studio, and many tracks are based on one-take demos. More >>
Record-Breaking Competitors At The 2025 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals!
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 5:48 pm | Waka Ama NZ
The 22nd annual week-long event will bring over 2,200 rangatahi from 124 kura around Aotearoa, making this year’s national championship the biggest in its history. The event is co-hosted with Te Waiariki Purea Trust and supported by manawhenua Tūhourangi. More >>
Ringlets Announce Sophomore Album 'The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)'
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 5:20 pm | Flying Nun Records
To be released on June 27th via Flying Nun Records and Leather Jacket Records, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies) is the band's shimmering follow-up to their distinct eponymous debut in 2023 and a vibrant expression of their singular ... More >>
Draw Confirmed For OFC U-16 Men's Championship 2025
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 4:53 pm | OFC
Qualifying takes place in Tonga, in May, with four nations - American Samoa, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Tonga - meeting in a single qualifying group to determine who will advance to the championship in the Solomon Islands in August. More >>
RaceRanger: Changing Triathlon - What The Data Reveals
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 4:42 pm | Challenge Wanaka
RaceRanger was introduced at Challenge Wanaka to provide athletes with real-time feedback on their positioning within draft zone. With visual indicators helping competitors maintain legal distances, the system contributed to a cleaner, fairer race & a better ... More >>
Porsche Club Of New Zealand Celebrates Historic 50th Anniversary With Grand Napier Parade
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:20 pm | Porsche New Zealand
The celebration will bring together approximately 120 Porsche vehicles and 250 enthusiasts from across the country, creating the largest assembly of Porsche automobiles ever seen in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Bridgestone GR86 Battle Set To Resume At Hampton Downs
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:02 pm | Toyota New Zealand
Battle resumes for championship honours in the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship this weekend around the Hampton Downs National Circuit – and it’s a crucial weekend with just two rounds to go. More >>
Ringlets Share 'Heavenly Wheel', Announce Sophomore Album
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:41 pm | The Label
Today, Ringlets announce details of their highly-anticipated sophomore album, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies) . To be released on June 27th via Flying Nun Records and Leather Jacket Records, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For ... More >>
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Share Their Story In New Exhibition At Auckland Museum
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:22 pm | Auckland Museum
Opening Monday 24 March, Ko au, ko Ngāti Whātua shares rarely or never-before publicly exhibited taonga from both the Museum’s collection and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, including raranga, whakairo, korowai, tukutuku, and contemporary and archival images ... More >>
RISER Athletes Continue To Dominate Their Sporting Disciplines
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:05 pm | AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
The elite athletes first attracted the attention of the tourism pioneer last year, when they became the first individuals selected for the unique development programme. Since the start of 2025, the four RISER athletes have received excellent results ... More >>
