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Elle Fanning On Fire
So Elle Fanning has a new show “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” coming out made by her production company she co-founded with her sister. She ain’t just an actor anymore, she’s a businesswoman getting a slice […]
Hail To The King
If you watched Ryan Gosling’s latest MOVIE then you may have noticed him flashing his suitably modern watch around. Project Hail Mary is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew […]
History, repeating: inside Split Enz’s triumphant return
For a band whose best-known song insists history never repeats, Split Enz are doing a remarkably good job of proving themselves wrong. Nearly two decades after their last full New Zealand run, Tim Finn, Neil […]
Time Pieces
Moonstruck over F.P. Journe’s Lune Black Label
Brace yourself for the F.P. Journe Lune Black Label watch, a stunning timepiece that epitomises the brand’s commitment to luxury and exclusivity. But before we dive into the details, let’s set the scene with a […]
Watches & Wonders 2024: Panerai
Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech How do we feel about celebrating other America’s Cup teams? Let’s say this is one page is neutral ground so we can talk a little about Italy’s Luna Rossa team […]
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25 Was Made For F1
Carbon fibre, titanium, a redesigned lightweight body with high levels of reliability. These are all things you’d want in a top tier F1 racing machine and it’s everything you’re getting in the brand new Tudor […]
M2 AI Summit
From Grassroots to Global: The Tauranga Tech Entrepreneur Giving NZ Inc a Seat at the AI Table
Tim Boyne didn’t grow up dreaming of IPOs and founder exits. He wasn’t raised in a house where startup valuations were casual conversation. Instead, he grew up in Tauranga, raised by a solo mother who, […]
Taming the Risks of AI to Unleash Innovation with Confidence
Raffaella del Prete tackled a crucial, often overlooked question in the race to adopt AI: what are the operational risks, and how can they be managed without slowing innovation? Her keynote explored the realities of […]
Maintaining Competitiveness and Spotting New Opportunities
Dr Peter Catt, Chair and Director of Virtual Blue, presented a practical framework for how organisations can respond to uncertainty through applied AI and predictive modelling. Rather than focusing on hype or emerging technologies still […]
Cars
All Electric, All Porsche: Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Photography By Nabulen Ignacio There’s something extraordinary about this Taycan 4s Cross Turismo. It feels like a Porsche. It’s all electric, yet you barely think about it. Power delivery is like a smooth sports petrol […]
Ferrari F1’s oldest team
I had the honour of joining Ferrari for two events at Casa Ferrari at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. Situated on the main straight – the view was stunning, as was the hospitality. Thursday […]
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25 Was Made For F1
Carbon fibre, titanium, a redesigned lightweight body with high levels of reliability. These are all things you’d want in a top tier F1 racing machine and it’s everything you’re getting in the brand new Tudor […]
Fashion
The Director’s Cut
French fashion house Saint Laurent is known for its bold and iconic marketing campaigns, and its latest for the spring/summer 2023 men’s collection is no exception. The brand has enlisted four highly acclaimed film directors […]
How to Rock a Cane Like Keith David
Keith David doesn’t just carry a cane; he owns it. The man, whose voice and fashionable gravitas is as legendary as his roles in The Thing and Platoon, turns a humble accessory once relegated to […]
Creating Fendi Fashion As Architecture For Spring/Summer 2024
It’s not every day a Fashion House recognises architects as auteurs, but if you can design a towering skyscraper you can design a bag, right? In the case of Kengo Kuma it appears to […]
Drink
Unleash the Stag The Dalmore 21 Year-Old 2023 Edition
Founded in 1839 on the windswept banks of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been quietly crafting liquid gold for over 180 years but this year’s highlight is the crown jewel […]
Fine Whisky To Experience In Every Sense
As a kid; whenever I heard the word ‘scenario’ I could taste baked beans like I’d just put a forkful in my mouth. Plus, whenever I saw a car painted in any shiny metallic colour […]
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 […]
Success
Habits of High Performers
James Laughlin has spent his career in the company of champions and not just in the pipe band world, where he’s a seven-time world champion drummer or his award-winning podcast. As a high-performance coach, he’s […]
How to go from Operator to Business Leader
In any industry, being good at the work does not mean you are good at the business. Going to market, pricing properly, building systems, maintaining standards, hiring and developing people, and keeping enough work in […]
The Dynamo6 Effect
When Igor Matich arrived in New Zealand as a 14-year-old immigrant from war-torn Croatia, he didn’t speak English, didn’t know anyone, and had no idea what the future held. But what he did have was […]
Man Made
Classic Style Modern Tech
Photography by Jake Hoare The R12 is the latest iteration in BMW Motorrad’s retro lineup, replacing the popular R nineT. It offers a blend of classic styling and modern technology, to satisfy both nostalgic riders […]
Welcome To The World’s First “Yacht Liner”
Superyachts are so 2020. What are you? Part of the 2%? If you’re part of the 1% of the 1% then you buy a yacht liner. Let me introduce you to Somnio, modestly self described […]
The Good The Bad The Weird Of CES 2026
Finally an Ultrasonic Knife Have you ever wanted a knife that vibrates between 10 to 20 microns so it can wiggle between the atoms of your tomato? Then buy the C-200 UltraSonic Chef’s Knife. It’s […]
Innovation
Rebuilding The World’s Most Famous Nightclub
Located on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California stands one of the most famous nightclubs in the world. Perhaps in history too. Not so much for its appearance than its star-studded notability, the Viper Room […]
Mathew Horne On Playing Roy Silver in Agatha Raisin
Following the titular PR woman-turned-detective-sleuth (played by Ashely Jensen) across the English countryside, Agatha Raisin is a thrilling, drama-filled and often hilarious time for viewers. Set in the large(ish) fictional village of Carsley, nestled between […]
The X Factor
I’ve noticed recently a yearning to unplug and return to more atomised technology. My nephew rocks a dumbphone and a digital camera he found in an op shop for a few dollars, swinging the full […]
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