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Why Culture Is Not The Only Tool For Defining Homo Sapiens In Relation To Other Hominins
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 6:57 am | Human Bridges
We need a broad comparative lens to produce useful explanations and narratives of our origins across time More >>
Crucial Win For New Zealand Over Chinese Taipei In Billie Jean King Cup
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:50 pm | Tennis NZ
New Zealand has confirmed its status in Asia Oceania Group I of the Billie Jean King Cup for next year, thanks to a 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei on Friday. More >>
NZME wins five awards and celebrates more than 100 finalist nominations in 2024 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:46 pm | NZME
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is celebrating five wins and a total of 104 finalist nominations in the 2024 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence in radio broadcasting and podcasting within New Zealand and ... More >>
Tūpuna Maunga Authority Presented Recreation Award For Te Pane O Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain Whānau Ātea
Friday, 12 April 2024, 3:27 pm | Tupuna Maunga o Tamaki Makaurau Authority
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority was thrilled to announce winning the 2023 Recreation Aotearoa award, Whāiao Māori, announced early 2024. This accolade, given by Recreation Aotearoa, underscores the Tūpuna Maunga Authority’s commitment to ... More >>
Tauranga Shakespeare Festival Returns
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:24 pm | Tauranga Shakespeare Festival
Thanks to CRAFT Management Charitable Trust, the Tauranga Shakespeare Festival returns on Sunday 21st April at The Historic Village. The Historic Village will host the day-long festival, which includes various Shakespearean and Medieval activities that ... More >>
World Premiere For Māori Battalion Tribute
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:21 pm | Orpheus Choir
Composed by the talented young New Zealand artist Takerei Komene and inspired by older waiata with the same title, the text of E Kiwi E expresses heartfelt concern for soldiers in the Māori Battalion stationed far from home. More >>
ANZAC 2024: Kia Kotahi Rā! ‘We Are Of One House, And If Our Pākehā Brothers Fall, We Fall With Them'
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:13 pm | Whakaata Maori
The full day of Anzac programming, the 19th year of Whakaata Māori coverage, will include live crosses to the Auckland War Memorial Museum Dawn Service, and Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey. More >>
Scripted Drama, Comedy And Animation Projects Greenlit, Creating Ambitious Content For Local And International Audiences
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:47 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has announced the funding of great new drama, comedy and children’s animation content for local and international audiences, at a time when audiences and local platforms need a boost. $13.4 million will be invested in new scripted ... More >>
RNZ Premieres New Multi-media Current Affairs Interview Programme: 30 With Guyon Espiner
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:24 pm | RNZ
30 with Guyon Espiner will premiere as a video across 10 weekly episodes, be released the next day as a podcast, and broadcast on RNZ National on Sundays at 5:10pm. More >>
Get Lost In A Labyrinth Or Dive Under The Sea - Something For Everyone In Tāmaki Makaurau These School Holidays
Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:59 am | Auckland Unlimited
From rediscovering the elusive takahē bird and journeying under the sea with Pania the Starfish, to colourful labyrinths and inflatable action worlds, there are lots of exciting activities for the whole whānau to explore in Tāmaki Makaurau these ... More >>
Join Artist & Musician, Erika Grant, For The ‘The Ringing Tree’, Bringing The Community Together
Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:54 am | Urban Dream Brokerage
The Te Whanganui-a-Tara based artist brings this unique listening soundwalk to the Cuba St precinct on Friday April 19th & Saturday April 20th . This magical, interactive performance parade, is the latest activation from Urban Dream Brokerage’s ... More >>
Attention Is The Highest Capacity Of The Brain
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:37 am | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
There’s a well-known Japanese Zen story about a unique master called Ichu, also known as Ikkyu. A student came to Master Ichu and said, “Please write for me something of great wisdom.” Master Ichu picked up his brush and wrote one word: “Attention.” ... More >>
Calling Rugby’s Little Legends, Nib $10K Relay Is Back For 2024
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:21 am | nib New Zealand
Ten junior teams to compete at the Blues vs Hurricanes match at Eden Park on Saturday, 11 May More >>
New Zealand Archaeology Week 2023
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:00 am | NZ Archaeological Association
From April 27th to May the 5th New Zealand’s national celebration of archaeology, heritage and the past is back with a fantastic line up of events happening around the country. More >>
Fred And Myrtle's Paua Shell House Returns – In Virtual Form
Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:49 am | Canterbury Museum
Fred and Myrtle's Paua Shell House is back as a virtual tour. The new interactive experience means visitors to Canterbury Museum at CoCA can once again enjoy the polished pāua shells, vintage carpet and retro glory of this Kiwiana classic. <img ... More >>
Crowded House Release New Single, 'Teenage Summer'
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:36 am | NicNak Media
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have just revealed the second taste of their forthcoming album, with ‘Teenage Summer’. Their eighth studio album GRAVITY STAIRS is out Friday, May 31 via BMG. More >>
NZ Come Close To Winning Epic Doubles Match Against China
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:23 am | Tennis NZ
New Zealand came within a whisker of pulling off a big upset in the Billie Jean King Cup tie against hosts China on Thursday, with Erin Routliffe and Lulu Sun losing 6-4 4-6 14-12 to Wang Xinyu and Hanyu Guo. More >>
New Australian Documentary Film, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange Currently Showing At Penthouse Cinema & Cafe, Wellington
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:19 am | Films For Change
The film reveals the meaning and significance of the continued detainment and persecution of the most famous political prisoner of our times - Julian Assange. More >>
New Crops, Conversations And Illuminations: Asian Aotearoa Arts 2024 Full Programme Announcement
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:12 am | Asian Aotearoa Arts
AAA2024 continues to respond to the theme of Past, Present and Futures, reflecting on and celebrating community connections developed over the past decade with free public events taking place in Pōneke Wellington between 14 April–10 May 2024. More >>
Loading Docs Returns To Proudly Announce The Commencement Of A 10th Season!
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:51 am | Loading Docs
Six new documentaries are set to start production, beginning with their crowdfunding campaigns and a brand-new website. More >>
People’s Choice Winner Announced For ZAFAA24
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:45 pm | Ashburton District Council
This year, 35 finalists were selected from 60 entries for the Premier Award, and 26 entries were featured in the Young Generation Award category, for those aged 16-20 years. More >>
Pulse Keen To Set The Tone In Campaign Opener
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 3:21 pm | Central Pulse
Embracing the hard graft of a long pre-season, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse now can’t wait to showcase that endeavour in their ANZ Premiership netball season-opener against the Stars in Auckland on Sunday. With plenty of bumps, bruises and hurdles provided ... More >>
Acclaimed U.S. Artist Chris Stapleton Announces Second Shows On His First Tour Of Australia & New Zealand In 2025
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:30 pm | Live Nation Entertainment
Due to extraordinary demand for tickets, acclaimed musician Chris Stapleton has announced second shows on his first ever Australasian - “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow Goes Down Under” tour in February/March 2025. More >>
Te Tuhi Presents Pulp III: A Short Biography Of The Banished Book, By Singaporean Artist And Writer Shubigi Rao
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:07 pm | Te Tuhi Arts Centre
Pulp III marks the midpoint of Shubigi Rao’s evocative 10-year project, Pulp, which explores the history of book destruction and those who persist in its margins to protect the futures of knowledge. More >>
Celebrating A Milestone In New Zealand Broadcasting - 30 Years Of The Country
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:53 pm | NZME
Tomorrow marks a major milestone in New Zealand's broadcasting history as its flagship rural radio show The Country with Jamie Mackay celebrates 30 years on air. Broadcasting across several New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) radio stations including ... More >>
FISHER Announces Two Massive Energy-packed Shows For Christchurch And Auckland Summer 2025!
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:01 pm | NicNak Media
Bringing the biggest parties of the summer to New Zealand in 2025 FISHER will play the iconic South Island venue of Christchurch’s Hagley Park on January 10, 2025 and the “Central Park” of New Zealand, Auckland’s Victoria Park on January ... More >>
FISHER Announces Two Massive Energy-packed Shows For Christchurch And Auckland Summer 2025!
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:01 pm | NicNak Media
Bringing the biggest parties of the summer to New Zealand in 2025 FISHER will play the iconic South Island venue of Christchurch’s Hagley Park on January 10, 2025 and the “Central Park” of New Zealand, Auckland’s Victoria Park on January ... More >>
Kiwi Triathlete Hayden Wilde Has His Eyes On Gold
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:36 am | Red Bull
Auckland, New Zealand: Thursday, 11 April 2024 – New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde is on a journey to be one of the best in the world, and isn’t far from it. The 26-year-old’s determination, resilience and talent has seen him earn two course ... More >>
World Premiere Screening Of Anno 2020 In Sydney A Milestone For Kiwi Director James Morcan
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:26 am | Lance Morcan
Invited guests mingled enthusiastically with cast and crew of the Australian-produced, New Zealand-helmed movie Anno 2020 at its world premiere in Sydney on Sunday More >>
Mum’s Vege Patch Development Season
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:23 am | Acting Out
A dark comedy about a funeral and literally losing Mum’s ashes. More >>
PEDIGREE® Uses AI To Put Adoptable Shelter Dogs At Centre Of Global Advertising
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:08 am | Pedigree
Worldwide, 12 million dogs* are in shelters waiting for their forever home, yet many do not get that chance, and the problem is reaching critical levels. Research suggests that the quality and characteristics of shelter dog photos, such as floppy ... More >>
Dominant Day For New Zealand Against Pacific Oceania
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 5:33 am | Tennis NZ
After the disappointment of losing 3-0 to South Korea on the opening day of the tournament, New Zealand won all three matches against Pacific Oceania on Wednesday, losing just one game across the six sets of tennis. More >>
Accessing The Benefits Of Music Therapy
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 4:15 pm | Arts Access Aotearoa
Raising awareness about music therapy and providing greater access to its benefits is a key focus of Music Therapy Week 2024, running from 10 to 15 April throughout New Zealand. Members of the CeleBRation Choir in Auckland The theme of Music Therapy ... More >>
NZSO Debut Of Star Korean Conductor For Tchaikovsky Showstopper
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:37 pm | NZSO
Acclaimed South Korean conductor Han-Na Chang makes her New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut in May with an unforgettable music experience featuring Tchaikovsky’s triumphant and life-affirming Fifth Symphony . Bursting with melodies which continue to inspire ... More >>
Agfest Going Ahead On West Coast
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:22 pm | West Coast Agfest
Organisers of the West Coast’s biggest annual event say it will be going ahead this Friday and Saturday. Andy Thompson says hundreds of exhibitors have converged on Greymouth for the annual Agfest event. The predicted weather event in South Westland ... More >>
Celebrate National Scrabble Day On Saturday 13 April!
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:29 pm | NZ Association of Scrabble Players
National Scrabble Day recognises the popular game of Scrabble which is played around the world. It coincides with the birthday of Alfred Mosher Butts in 1899; the man who invented the iconic board game. More >>
Celebrate The Role Of Museums At Taupō Museum
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:24 pm | Taupo District Council
Movies, tours and an open day are just some of the activities that Taupō Museum has organised as part of the Museums & Galleries Matter campaign. More >>
DARTZ's Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One (Official Music Video)
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:55 pm | The Label
NZ rockers DARTZ have released a music video for the title track of their #1 NZ chart-topping album Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One. DARTZ’s typically chaotic and beer-soaked new video comes directed by Tom Grut, and features the band attempting ... More >>
When The Cat's Away - Rare Tour Kicks Off This Weekend
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:53 pm | Sandra Roberts
A rare tour by New Zealand’s most cherished supergroup When The Cat’s Away -- the first in 34 years -- kicks off in Christchurch this Sunday night. More >>
UB40 Bring Their Magic To Christchurch And Auckland
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:48 pm | NicNak Media
UB40’s RED RED WINE TOUR kicks off at the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Tuesday October 8 before heading to Auckland to play at the Trusts Arena on Thursday October 10. More >>
New Zealand Sign Language Week 2024: Celebrating "an Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere"
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:03 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is delighted to announce the upcoming New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, taking place from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May. This year's theme, "an Aotearoa where anyone can sign anywhere," aims to inspire widespread ... More >>
Earth Tongue Unveils Second Single ‘Grave Pressure’ From Upcoming Album Great Haunting
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:58 am | The Label
Hot off the heels of performances supporting Queens of the Stone Age and captivating audiences in the US, Earth Tongue, the dynamic fuzz rock duo release their second single, ‘Grave Pressure,’ from their highly anticipated album Great Haunting, ... More >>
$100,000 Community Funded Film, ‘Safe/Sound’, Set To Premiere In Kāpiti
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:51 am | Firefly Films
College Principal Rory Kane (Ryan O’Kane), or “Prince”, as everyone seems to call him, is thrown into a waking nightmare when news of an encroaching threat, by way of his friend and police officer Ihaka Jones (Beulah Koale), comes to shatter ... More >>
Taranaki Venue Will Reveal Championship Winners
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:51 am | Bikesport NZ
April 09, 2024 For so many riders, this weekend’s final round of the 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championships in Taranaki will be the most important race meeting of the season. The four-round series has featured plenty of ups and downs already ... More >>
City Chills To Winter Thrills: Christchurch’s New Winter Travel Campaign Is A Family-focused Affair In 2024
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:48 am | ChristchurchNZ
The southern capital prepares for its most lucrative winter travel period in a decade with local businesses anticipating a bumper ski season and high demand across the school holidays. More >>
Research Finds $10.50 Return For Every $1 Invested In Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Youth Development Programmes
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:14 am | Graeme Dingle Foundation
In a new study, the Graeme Dingle Foundation has found its programmes to have a staggering $10.50 return for every dollar invested. The study, undertaken by leading New Zealand economic consultancy firm Infometrics, is a tool which quantifies the ... More >>
SPADA Calls For Swift And Decisive Action By Government To Save Local Content
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:11 am | SPADA
"Times are hard for everyone right now, but the Government, the sector and New Zealanders need to understand local production is at a pivotal point in time. We are not just another business. We represent the New Zealand voice," said Gardiner. More >>
Tough First Day For New Zealand At Billie Jean King Cup
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:31 am | Tennis NZ
Playing against South Korea in this Asia/Oceania Group I tournament, New Zealand lost 3-0 at Moon Island Clay Park, suffering defeats in both singles matches and the dead rubber in the doubles. More >>
Hosts Vanuatu Secure Dominant Win At The OFC U-19 Men's Championship 2024 - Qualifying
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:10 pm | Oceania Football Confederation
Tournament hosts Vanuatu have scored the only win on the opening day of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 - Qualifying, beating American Samoa 4-0 at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. After Tonga needed an added time goal to escape with a one-all ... More >>
Outstanding Young Singers & Musicians Across NZ Offered A Financial Boost Thanks To The Dame Malvina Major Foundation
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:35 pm | Dame Malvina Major Foundation
The Foundation’s Art Excellence Awards support young New Zealanders of outstanding ability in the classical performing arts who are preparing for a professional career. More >>
New Zealand Italian Film Festival Launches With Artistic Director Made A Knight
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:25 pm | Cinema Italiano Festival
Cavaliere Rotondo was bestowed the title at an event the Embassy of Italy held in recognition of his work in the arts, and promotion of Italian culture and language. More >>
Lost Love: Jennifer Ward-Lealand And Michael Hurst Take To The Stage To Navigate A Marriage Challenged By Alzheimers
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:16 pm | Elephant Publicity
Written by young UK playwright Matthew Seager, In Other Words takes audiences on a journey through 50 years of Arthur and Jane's relationship, intertwining memories and the struggles of coping with Alzheimer's disease. More >>
‘Plex Trilogy Launch Godplex Screening, Auckland, Thursday 18 April
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:05 pm | Darcy Gladwin
London-based Kiwi filmmaker Darcy Gladwin discusses thinking big, sustainability, and fraud in the announcement of a film series titled the "PLEX TRILOGY" After completion of his feature film GODPLEX and now with new feature CONPLEX in ... More >>
Toi Māori Artists To Add Further Cultural Richness To NZ Art Show
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:02 pm | NZ Art Show
Toi Māori Aotearoa Stands As An Independent Māori Arts Organization Devoted To Championing The Interests Of Māori Art And Artists On Local, National, And International Platforms. More >>
Lisa Adams Calls Time On Golden Career
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:46 pm | Athletics New Zealand
World and Paralympic shot put F37 champion Lisa Adams has decided to retire from the sport with immediate effect putting the full stop on a glittering and gold medal-laden career on the global stage. More >>
Industrial Landscapes Feature In New Historic Art Exhibition At Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetū
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:39 am | Christchurch City Council
From Here on the Ground, opening on Saturday 18 May, brings together works by twentieth-century New Zealand artists exploring urban, suburban and industrial landscapes. More >>
Help Wellington Win A Webby
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:07 am | WellingtonNZ
WellingtonNZ’s website is one of five finalists in the Travel and Lifestyle section – an achievement the Webby Awards organisation says is major and puts the organisation among the top 12 per cent of 13,000 projects entered. More >>
Bunnings And Touch NZ Announce 2024 Home Ground Heroes
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:02 am | Joint Press Release
Five New Zealanders celebrated for contribution to local Touch More >>
Mel Parsons Announces New Album, SABOTAGE, And Three Aotearoa Shows
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 10:35 am | NicNak Media
Critically-acclaimed Mel Parsons will release her new album SABOTAGE on June 7 and has also announced a three-date New Zealand tour, before she heads to Canada for a northern hemisphere festival run. More >>
2024 Billy T Nominee Advait Kirtikar Presentsnew Show, Who Dis?
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:47 am | Advait Kirtikar
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/ae5c2858252cbbdf6e3a.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Finding yourself is hard, finding your someone is harder! 2024 Billy T Nominee, Advait Kirtikar , is bringing his New ... More >>
