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HOW THE BEST ARE SUCCEEDING
Ryan Gosling Is The Everything Guy
Ryan Gosling walks into a room, or onto a screen, and the temperature instantly changes. Women feel it immediately. Men don’t seem to mind either. Some even smile. That’s almost impossible to pull off and […]
Mortal Kombat II
Despite the last film releasing in the middle of a pandemic, the Mortal Kombat reboot did well enough to receive a sequel. So what if the critics gave it a 55%? These films have never […]
Amodei Is Going To War
When it comes to AI Sam Altman takes just about all the airtime, but Dario Amodei is giving him a run for his money, except with a dash less moderation. Amodei started Anthropic in 2021 […]
Time Pieces
Final Boarding Call: Breitling’s Tribute To The 747
If like me you are of a particular vintage, you might have a bit of nostalgia for the Boeing 747. Over the last 53 years, it has really epitomised the power of human innovation to […]
It’s always Zulu Time With The Pelagos
One does not normally associate the luxury TUDOR watches with the armed forces, but Tudor has been the official supplier to the French Navy” since 1961. They earned this title after a protracted testing of […]
Hooked On The New IWC Salmon Dial Portugieser
IWC has recently released a new addition to their classic Portugieser line, in the form of a new 40mm salmon Portugieser 40 Automatic. The talking point of course is the striking salmon dial with […]
M2 AI Summit
Improving Health & Safety with AI to Compliment Existing Programmes, People and Teams
Bede Cammock-Elliott, Founder, seeo.ai & seedigital Since 2003, seedigital has become a world-leading interactive remote video monitoring company, protecting over $5.5 billion worth of assets for some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands and organisations […]
Key Areas Businesses Can Start Today That Are Simple & Effective
Andrew Nicol, Founder, Preductive Through Preductive, Andrew works directly with CEOs and business owners to unlock clarity, establish solid foundations, and run hands-on “agentic sprints” that deliver AI-driven solutions within weeks, not years. He interviewed […]
The Future of Work
AI expert, Tim Warren, focused his keynote on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, executive management, and technology, […]
Cars
Maserati Delivers All-Out Luxury with the MC20
The other day, via the magic of that great culinary archive, YouTube, I was watching a Michelin star Italian chef put together pasta aglio e olio, which just has to be one of the simplest […]
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
A Glimpse of An Everyday Future
Okay, so how’s your experimentation with electric vehicles going? Ah, so you’re still driving a hybrid huh? Well, you and many others it’s fair to say as hybrid sales have been up big time over […]
Fashion
The R.M.Williams’ A/W ‘25 Collection
this season’s directive at R.M.Williams is centred on investing in quality and timeless style; curating a versatile wardrobe that evolves with its wearer. Think denim, heavy coats and accessories that elevate winter outfitting, designed to […]
Backgammon: Back In Style
The history of backgammon goes back 5000 years and it’s had some low points along the way, including being banned by the Catholic Church in the middle ages. But it came back and had a […]
Drink
Whisky Alert: Limited Edition Dalmore Coming to New Zealand
On the banks of the Cromarty Firth you’ll find the historic warehouses of The Dalmore stocked to the brim with whisky casks patiently maturing. The cool November air is perfect for inspection week, as the […]
Metaxa Spirit Master
While the world has plenty of very fine spirits including rums, cognacs, bourbons, whiskeys and whiskies it is slowly discovering the magic of Metaxa, a unique and iconic Greek spirit created from a blend of […]
Clase Azul: International Success, Local Impact
The premium tequila category has had a meteoric rise over the years, but the epitome of the craftsmanship and the unique origin qualities of good tequila is owned by Clase Azul; a relative newcomer to […]
Success
Andrew Davis is Literally Driving Innovation
As Chief Strategic Officer and Vice President of Mobility, Lexus and Motorsport at Toyota New Zealand, Andrew Davis has been a key figure in Lexus’s rise as one of the country’s fastest-growing premium automotive brands. […]
The Structure of Success
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, father and new Samsung ambassador, Josh Emett, has achieved a lot in his life already, but by the way that he maximises his time, we can be sure that there is more […]
The Long Game: Why Property Still Rewards Those Who Think Differently
Property investing is getting a bit of a beat-up at the moment. Interest rates have reset expectations. Lending is tighter. And some economic experts seem to be having hernias about the future of property. But […]
Man Made
Making the outdoors great again
The outdoors has a marketing department that deserves a pay rise. It’s convinced an entire generation that “disconnecting” is best achieved by buying more gear, driving further away, and then sleeping in a flapping nylon […]
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
The TE-1 – An Electric Triumph?
In the transportation transition to electrical, you really have to feel the sorriest for motorbike designers. Unlike other vehicles who can hide their propulsion away under some fancy industrial design, motorbikes (as their name would […]
Innovation
How Troy Kingi Streamlines His Creative Process
Music festivals are such a highlight in any city’s cultural calendar. A chance to unite with other music-lovers as you vibe with thousands of adoring fans to your favorite bands and sing along to the […]
Do it for the gains… + All the Health News You Need this Month
Going to the gym is a good way of insulating your body from injuries and stabilizing your joints. First, you must enter with a goal and organize your exercises surrounding that. Do you want to […]
3 REASONS WE NEED TO PROTECT NEW ZEALAND’S HISTORY
One of the things that makes New Zealand interesting is its short history. In places like Europe, Asia and the Middle East, a century feels like almost nothing, as you can travel along roads and […]
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