In 1999, 17-year-old Milot Zeqiri walked from his home in a central city apartment complex in Kosovo with just the clothes on his back. Together with his parents, younger sister Kaltrina and older brother Labinot, the family joined millions of others and left the only home they knew; a home that had become a place […]
Don’t be fooled by the respectable Prospex badge Seiko has put on the SRPD25K1, it’s roots lie firmly in that of the Monster family, meaning its rough, ready, and aggressive in it’s design. It isn’t here to mince words, it’s got a job to do. It seems almost inevitable that it would get absorbed into […]
PARISIAN – 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING On the edge of Myers Park in the heart of Auckland, Parisian make beautiful neckties and leather belts the same way they have for 100 years. Four generations of craft have culminated in their 1919 collection – named after the year the founder’s daughter Ruby put the finishing […]
Auckland-based watch brand, Hunters Race, have combined the art of timelessness with the modern and brought it to the threshold with their latest timepiece. Their eighth model, aptly named #8, is a hark back to age-old watch-making tradition, where materials are sourced locally and hand-crafted to create high-quality timepieces. The #8 watch is a piece […]
MONTBLANC is well known for making exquisit writing instruments and has since expanded into a large selection of high quality luxury leather items, accessories and now fragrance. With 110 years of heritage MONTBLANC ensures timeless yet modern pieces that become essential to every mans wardrobe. The bottle echoes the earth’s two hemispheres, recalling the multiple […]
Picking a fragrance to go with your look is important. It’s one of the first impressions you’ll make on someone. What does it say about you? Are you traditional, or are you willing to take a step into the mysterious unknown? Taking all this into account, Calvin Klein has gone all in with their Eau […]
I remember as a kid always being interested in the scrawls on walls and what they said. As I got older, my horizons broadened and the graffiti of the suburbs gave way to the catchy iconography of the city street artists. It was a scene that felt like it was in the midst of growth […]
Over the weekend I got the chance to go hands on with Huawei’s latest collaboration with Devialet – the new HUAWEI Sound. It has a slightly smaller form factor than HUAWEI’s Sound X, but still packs quite a punch. The bottom line of this review is that I wouldn’t think twice about ditching my entire […]
When you have something to say, there’s a couple of things you need to be able to deliver your message effectively. Being comfortable with yourself, confidence, a certain outgoing personality, and a little sensitivity to connect with your audience. Splash in a little mischief to keep things interesting and you have your typical Jimmy Choo […]
Gentlemen, this might come as a shock to you, but Christmas is approaching. I know, you didn’t want to hear it, but it wasn’t going to stop existing just by us ignoring it. I know you haven’t done your shopping yet but it’s ok, M2 has teamed up with Auckland boutique jewellers, The Diamond Shop, […]
Photographers, both pro and amateur, from 156 countries around the world have come together to share their best work at the 2019 Siena International Photo Awards. With over 48,000 images to sort through, judges have a tough time weeding the wheat from the chaff. Last year we focused on the human angle, in all its […]
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least one thing: MINIs’ are awesome. […]
The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman has rolled into town and it could possibly be the gruntiest model of MINI ever approved for public road use. It can go from 0 to 100km in 5.1 seconds, 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor, the MINI Cooper S Countryman. It’s really an all round improvement on […]
The prefect old fashioned should be three things; Balanced, Assertive and clean. A holy trinity of sorts; Bourbon, Bitters & technique (sweetener and dilution). This classic is incredibly easy to make and should be in every home entertainers’ repertoire of crowd pleasers! Plus who doesn’t want to feel like Don Draper… However, this classic tipple’s […]
Summer is on the horizon and daylight savings has given us more daylight in the afternoons to play with, so brush all that debris off the BBQ and re-learn the fine art of finding a weekend that all your mates have free. Now you could go with your standard beer but why not fully capitalise […]
Here’s your chance to get your name on a bottle of Glenfiddich! A unique personal touch to the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whiskies. As the ideal Christmas Day gift, labels can now be inscribed with a personal message marking a favourite in the collection. It’s a special gift for those who appreciate an […]
Crank Gaming Handheld gaming took a hit from Smartphones, but that hasn’t stopped the developers of Firewatch from getting extremely experimental with the format and releasing Play Date. What will immediately stand out to you about this device is the fact it literally has a crank on the side. It isn’t used for powering the […]
To say that Joker is making a splash is an understatement. It’s trailers alone were able to send shivers down peoples spines, and with opening weekends overseas already being a total smash, there’s no doubt we have a hit on our hands. Joaquin Phoenix provides a spell binding performance of the antihero Joker, directed by […]
Directors seem to be one of New Zealand’s favourite exports, and our brightest star at the moment is Taika Waititi, He’s gone from indie darling to box office big hitter, but he’s never lost his roots. But times are changing and the sands that studios are built on are shifting. What does this mean for […]
Bob Iger, Chairman and former CEO of Disney, is one of the most successful businessmen on the planet. So when he dropped insights from his career in his latest book, we were listening. Following is an excerpt of advice from the book. Photography Courtesy The Walt Disney Company AT THE END of this book […]
Releasing their infamous original yellow boot in 1973, the old-school-turned-hipster-trendy footwear brand, Timberland has long been devoted to high-quality shoes. When you are wearing a Timberland, you’re comforted by the reliability and fit of a good pair of kicks. Released recently by Timberland, the MTCR (Moc Toe Crafted Chukka Reimagined) Boot is made from leather […]
Casio, certainly made the ground shake when they released their G-Shock range in 1983. The first G-Shock watch, the DW-5000C, was made for workers, and was renowned as being durable, simple and fashionable. G-Shock is one of those watch ranges that routinely put forward amazing watches and look cool no matter the wearer’s profession or […]
How do you celebrate pure luxury? Why not create 50 bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghosts with hand detailing. After launching in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost 200EX has become the marque brands most successful motor car, becoming particularly popular with a new generation of success. It’s understated elegance and clean lines became highly sought after for those looking […]
Yamaha’s highly anticipated 2020 WaveRunner line-up has been released, and after much expectation sees the reintroduction of several popular models and the release of bold and exciting new colour and styling options across the range. After the successful launch of the all-new FX WaveRunner series in 2019 – which included industry first touch-screen displays, footwell […]
Boston-born photographer, Zack Seckler, makes his bread and butter by shooting for big publications. but when he isn’t doing commercial work, he’s circling amazing vistas in light aircraft, shooting what he sees below. ‘You can do all the research you want for these projects, but nothing compares to actually seeing things in person. Being in […]
The Grill by Sean Connolly at SKYCITY has your race day sorted, and it’s no holds barred. For those that love the thrill of the punt and who are hungry for race day action, drop in to the Melbourne Cup Punter’s Lounge at The Grill by Sean Connolly for a race day three-course lunch. Upon […]
While we can trace the history of Bollinger back to the 14th and 15th centuries the first time the name appears officially in relation to champagne is in 1829, and since then has been a mainstay in the champagne world. This long history is something that needs to be constantly safeguarded, not only through the […]
The Hungry Mr Wolf is a former restruaratuer and wine industry professional who has taken on the daunting task of finding the best dining establishments in New Zealand. Why you may ask? So you, our valued readers, know who’s kicking butt in the hospitality industry and where the must go spots are no matter where […]
For years Netflix has been the poster child of online streaming. Amazon Prime Video has done it’s best, but now a serious competitor has risen. Disney looms with it’s new service, Disney+, ready to rake in millions. Does this mean the end of Netflix? Or can they co-exist? Let’s first take a look at what […]
Another year, another keynote full of new numbers on iPhones. Here’s everything Apple announced that we think you should keep an eye on. iPhone 11 The headline act is always the new iPhone. The regular iPhone 11 will come with duel cameras, but this year the bravest move was the telephoto (triple camera) on the […]
Billing itself as the world’s lightest compact convertible, the new HP Elite Dragonfly definitely has the numbers to back up that claim. Its sub-1kg magnesium body sports the world’s highest screen-to-body ratio in a 13-inch business convertible. To keep business going 24/7 – well 24/1 – the battery life gives a whopping 24.5 hours of […]
Have you ever wondered what music Aquaman listens to? No, neither have we, but if he were to listen to music, he’d listen to it using these headphones. Royal College of Art’s, Rocco Giovannoni has recently designed a pair of headphones that are, in fact, full of water. Yep, you read that right. Titled Inmergo […]
Whether you’re a start-up or an industry leader, investing in the right technology is key to gaining the edge for your business. HP is well known for it’s business equipment to get things done, but they’ve taken things a step further, offering an entire space for you to work in! BYOD (bring your own device) […]
Winter is just over, but maybe its time to escape to somewhere warmer. How about before you go I use some very large data sets from the Aviation Safety Network and World Health Organisation to scare you into staying grounded and trapped here. Roads You know how someone always tells you that you’re more likely […]
Queenstown is a sheer delight in spring and summer, and for the eco-conscious traveller there’s no better place to stay than New Zealand’s first ‘smart’ hotel. mi-pad Queenstown, literally a stone’s throw from the bustling town centre, is the perfect marriage of technology, comfort, convenience and sustainability. And this 57-room property isn’t just smart, it’s […]
IT: Chapter 2 The first IT film, a well received horror mystery drama focused entirely on one half of the narrative, namely the childhood section of the story. Chapter 2 brings in the other half of the story, which was originally intermingled in the books. 27 years after the events of the first film The […]
There’s nothing quite like the craftsmanship, style and feel of a luxury watch. Some may say that watches are all created the same, and this may be true in some cases, but for others they are more like true works of art. Big names like Seiko are reknown for hand-crafting elegant pieces that will stand […]
There’s nothing quite like the craftsmanship, style and feel of a luxury watch. Some may say that watches are all created the same, and this may be true in some cases, but for others they are more like true works of art. Big names like Rolex, Seiko, and TAG Heuer are renown for hand-crafting elegant […]
There’s nothing quite like the craftsmanship, style and feel of a luxury watch. Some may say that watches are all created the same, and this may be true in some cases, but for others they are more like true works of art. Big names like Rolex, Seiko, TAG Heuer and G-SHOCK are renown for hand-crafting […]
Sir John Key and Deputy National Leader Paula Bennett were there to officially open BMW & MINI Garage newest dealerships to East Auckland. “The opening couldn’t have come at a better time – it coincides with the BMW product renaissance we are currently experiencing – including the all-new X7, 3 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series and […]
The new Under Armour store, the hardest working store in the new Westfield 277 Newmarket! American sportswear company Under Armour, pride themselves on creating technologically-advanced fitness equipment and attire so you can be at the peak of your performance. Founded in his grandmother’s basement in 1996 and hitting his first sale after driving around the […]
The Hungry Mr Wolf is a former restruaratuer and wine industry professional who has taken on the daunting task of finding the best dining establishments in New Zealand. Why you may ask? So you, our valued readers, know who’s kicking butt in the hospitality industry and where the must go spots are no matter where […]
When you hear me talk about vegan wine, you might wonder what animal products could possibly be doing anywhere near a barrel of crushed grapes. After the grapes get picked, but before it makes it to your glass, they go through a stringent process to become the wine they were always destined to become. Part […]
It was way back in 2013 when we first saw Margot Robbie in her breakout role as Naomi Lapaglia in the Wolf of Wall Street, alongside Dicaprio. It took one of Hollywood’s biggest directors, Quentin Tarantino, to bring them into the same movie again. This time she’s playing her 60s contemporary, Sharon Tate in once […]
It was the most anticipated movie at the Cannes Film Festival with people lining up for five hours prior hoping to get seats to what Tarantino is promising as his second to last film EVER. Whatever mate, you’ll be crawling back when you realise you’ve run out of good reasons to film Margot Robbie’s feet. […]
“Where do watch companies get all that meteorite they put in their watches” is a question you may have once asked yourself and then promptly filed in the “can’t be bothered googling” folder. Well, I’ve already done all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Watch companies rely on you believing that meteors are […]
What’s your morning routine? Predictable. An Allpress double-shot flat white, followed by followed by ticking off three of my more simple tasks to get my brain going! What are the top three things on your bucket list? Tour the Siberian Railway, direct a short film and open a whiskey bar. What advice would you give […]
What is the secret to success? One word : Whanaungatanga. This means building a strong relationship through shared experiences while working together, which provides people with a sense of belonging. I am a firm believer in growing collective relationships and networks. I would not be where I am without those I have supported or those […]
Photo credit: Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Content Pool Add this to my bucketlist of things I’d rather not ever do. Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter Pilot, Aaron Fitzgerald, performs flips, barrel rolls and nose dives in front of the Statue of Liberty during the morning hours on May 18th 2019. It’s a surprise treat for the early […]
Photo credit: Hugo Silva/Red Bull Content Pool David Colturi of the USA dives from the 27 metre cliff face at Islet Vila Franca do Campo during the final competition day of the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on June 22, 2019. Vila Franca do Campo […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? -Travel to every continent with my beautiful wife. -Drive a F1 Car. -Learn to fly. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Take more chances, explore, and make mistakes. How do you stay motivated? My father once said to me, do whatever it […]
The original Star Trek gave us a vision of a world where earth rallied itself together and made a better future. The technology on display in the show inspired a generation of people to create these products for real. Now the new documentary 2040 is doing the same thing to push us into creating a […]
James Newbury is one of those guys that got stung by the constant need to excel hard. It started when he joined the gym to get in shape for rugby union, but instead fell in love with the competitive scene of CrossFit. When he started competing in the regional CrossFit Games in 2013, he placed […]
Just in time for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Adidas has revealed its brand new jersey for our lads to wear while pummeling every other country into the ground. The new design comes care of Y-3, a collaboration label between Adidas and the legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto. I don’t know what the analogue for carbon […]
When you think of dynamic, precise movements, you think of the best sportsmen in the world. Usaine Bolt for instance, or more closer to home, the All Blacks. When translating this idea to tools, it seems intuitive to apply it to fountain pens. that’s when we start to bring in keywords like Timeless and Quality. […]
Richard Gaston is one of the lucky few who has successfully taken their passions and made a career out of it. His lonely imagery and glorious rugged landscapes draw you into Scotland’s wilds. Gaston has been commissioned by various companies and groups in the EU, as well as having exhibited many times in the UK. […]
This Month in Success News Increasing Demand for Mockamole It’s not only New Zealand that’s had to choose between buying avocado or a house. Mexico has been squeezed by prices so hard that cooks there are starting to find clever alternatives to feed their clientele. Prices for 10 kilos of locally grown Hass avocados has […]
Satya Nadella has lead Microsoft from strength to strength. Microsoft might not always leave the strongest impression, but when they’re up 12% on the last quarter for a total of $33.7 billion, you can’t deny that they must be doing something right. Amazon’s AWS is a beast and it’s growing, but Microsoft’s Azure is moving […]
Doomsdayers like to talk about the one world government (probably the dastardly UN), creating a unified single currency that can only be accessed via the mark of the beast. But this wasn’t even the worst case scenario. What if it was only accessible by, God help us all, Facebook. Earlier in the year, Facebook dropped […]
Shining A Light Swedish-founded furniture powerhouse, IKEA, has recently partnered with Little Sun, a small business owned by artist, Olafur Eliasson. Little Sun specialises in small domestic panels that save power. This collaboration has spawned the Sammanlänkad – an easier style of solar panel. Though it’s only a prototype at the moment, the design looks […]
Another year another massive set of announcements, with companies jostling to hawk their (soft)wares. Although 2019’s E3 was a little slower than usual, with the notable absence of Sony and Activision, which even Xbox boss Phil Spencer felt was a shame. “E3 is not as good when they’re not here,” he said on a Giant […]
Getting tired of an industry filling up with instagram influencers, Russian supermodel Sasha Luss has made her big break into the movie scene with John Wick Levels of kick ass in ‘Anna’, a movie that’s out now. She’s following in the footsteps of Milla Jovovich & Cara Delevingne, all of whom have worked with Director […]
Disney has been dropping Marvel movies on us in an unending attack on our wallets. Captain Marvel was still in theatres by the time Avengers: Endgame dropped, and now without missing a beat, we’re getting the second Spider-man film that isn’t being lead by Sony. Jon Watts once again takes the directors chair, alongside writer, […]
Photo By NASA The photo taken of the view from aboard the International Space Station for astronaut Anne McClain on Feb. 21, 2019. “Good morning to our beautiful world, and to all the beautiful people who call it home! #TeamHuman” she tweeted out, drawing a patriotic line in the sand between Team Human and Team […]
Photo By Richard Harbaugh, Disney Parks Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the latest (and largest) expansion to Disneyland, offering an immersive roleplay experience for guests. Disney, CEO Bob Iger, let his Imagineering team (because I guess engineering and prop design sounds too much like a legitimate profession) run wild recreating the Millenium Falcon and the […]
Gyllenhaal is one of those rare A-listers who can confidently pull off being a hero, villain and antihero. He can go from romancing Heath Ledger on a mountain, to ethically shady criminal reporter in Nightcrawler in no time. By no time, I mean about a decade if I’m being honest, but you get the idea. […]
Seiko has been serving divers premium timepieces since 1965 and it’s a tradition they’ve continued to this day, steadily improving and iterating on those first designs. What we have now is the beautiful Prospex line of timepieces for people who want style as well as function, in and out of the water. The Seiko Prospex […]
Prestige Champagne House, Champagne Bollinger, celebrated the release of their premium vintage, the La Grande Année 2008, during an exclusive dinner party on Wednesday May 22 at Mantells Tamaki. The Champagne, which is only produced when the harvest reaches a perfect balance, was served alongside exquisite food pairings while the guests were informed on the […]
Only the very best can stand the test of time, and if over 328 years of being a family run business isn’t enough for you, then I don’t know what will convince you. Perhaps Taylor’s 2017 Classic Vintage Port may make a good argument. It’s uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The growing year […]
Hardware and software are working in tandem to synthesis humans. When they aren’t melting you down into your base components, which as far as their concerned is data, they’re doing their best to be just like us. The more data they get, the easier it should be to achieve. This isn’t another cautionary tale about […]
Epson has been the world’s number one projector manufacturer since 2001. Recently they’ve launched their new 4K PRO-UHD projector technology, which is more than just a resolution specification, 4K PRO-UHD uses proprietary dedicated processors to deliver all the necessary elements for the ultimate 4K big-screen experience – brilliant brightness, crisp colour and dramatic detail. Epson […]
Men In Black: International International follows two new MiB’s, one of them a fresh rookie, in the London branch of the super secret organisation. Efforts to stop an alien threat lead them to go globe trotting, hence the title. In cinemas June 13. Tolkien From his orphaned childhood to the World War and back again, […]
Crowdfunding has been a boon to people with a big idea but little means to make their dreams realities. A guy tinkering in his garage now has the opportunity to raise millions of dollars he is in no way equipped to handle, then misallocate it and watch his newly founded business leave backers high and […]
Men in Black: International is out 14th of June, but you could experience it’s world much sooner than that. The team at booking.com have hooked up with Sony Pictures to create a completely immersive experience. It’s not often that the hotel you’re staying in becomes the main draw for going in the first place! Guests […]
There are plenty of amazing Kiwi’s contributing to our small slice of the planet, but it’s not often we actually celebrate their achievements. We don’t like to toot our own horn. Fortunately, since 2003 we have events like the Kea World Class New Zealand (WCNZ) Awards to highlight these talented individuals. The first of the […]
All expended energy goes somewhere. My old physics teacher might disagree but when you work out it all goes into the gains. But what if we could recycle that energy, to become faster, better, stronger? Under Armour may have just found a way. Back in 1996 Under Armour rocked the market with their sweat-wicking fabric, […]
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum John Wick was originally just a surprisingly solid action film about a guy killing everyone that had anything to do with his deceased dog. This goofy premise has expanded into an entire mythos of a mega rich assassin elite that all hang out in the “Continental Hotel”, a kind […]
BurgerFuel is launching their first plant-based beef burger – the Beyond Beleaf. Finally vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters have a middle ground where we can come together in harmony without having to compromise our meal. The Beyond Burger patty looks, cooks, and tastes like a fresh beef burger that is free from gluten, soy, or GMOs. […]
Occupation: Mike Pero Mortgages Franchise Owner. Age: 33 What’s your morning routine? Check the news, get my daughter ready for the day, coffee, check my Google Calendar, nail the biggest ugliest frog on my to do list, then reward myself with more coffee. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Snowboard in […]
Occupation: Senior Consultant at Human Synergistics, Speaker, Executive Coach & Facilitator Age: 39 What’s your morning routine? Up before 6am, try and make a hot drink for my wife (she is an even earlier riser than me!) then feed my mind, feed the dog, feed the kids, feed myself, then get into the day! What […]
Occupation: Client Service Director at Studio7 Creative Age: 29 What is my morning routine? I’m a big morning person. Awake by 5am and at the gym by 6am. Typically finished with a form of gratitude or meditation, before I get to the agency. What are the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Visit […]
Hellboy Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy is back, or at least rebooted. No del Toro this time, as Neil Marshall (The Descent) has taken the directors chair. David Harbour (cool cop from Stranger Things) dons the red body paint in this appropriately irreverent pulpy adventure movie. Milla Jovovich (every […]
“It needs to be raw, it needs to be honest,” Nick Herd, covered in paint tells me of his artwork. Characteristically energetic, the art emerges from the canvas, both metaphorically and literally. The strokes and dabs are so thick it creates a visceral image. Everything about it tells me he doesn’t like hesitation. I had to know […]
TAG Heuer has paid tribute to one of the greatest drivers of all time with the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon Chronograph Chronometer. Taking inspiration from Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, the timepiece features a bi-material rubber/calfskin leather strap and a black matte tachymeter inscribed with SENNA. With a skeleton movement […]
Every year, Sony celebrates and supports photographers from across 180 countries in the Sony World Photography Awards. This year, 62 countries made the cut and are being showcased. New Zealand had skin in the game in the form of Todd Henry, who’s image of an Amish Woman and her baby wowed judges. Todd Henry’s image […]
Occupation: Co-founder of Joblist New Zealand LTD Age: 27 What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? In my late teens, I was in the passenger seat for some pretty traumatic experiences. By the time I was 20, my perspective of the world had changed a lot. I wouldn’t want to change my 20-year-old self’s […]
Occupation: Business Solution Advisor (MBA and CA) Age: 35 What’s your morning routine? My ideal morning is spending the first two hours doing the things I love. Starts with meditation, being grateful about all the positive things in my life, journaling my thoughts and ambitions, listening to some audiobooks then exercise followed by my protein […]
Occupation: Real Estate Agent / Film Producer Age: 54 What’s your morning routine? Haul my eleven-year-old son out of bed…Coffee, coffee, plan my day, “make a to-do list”…go for a run with my dog, then launch into the day… organised chaos! What are the top three things on your bucket list? Do a back-to-back surfing […]
I know what its like to go hunting for the perfect piece of jewellery for your significant other. All of a sudden you’re learning about carats and other vegetables. Then there’s the minefield of opinions, your loved one’s being the most dangerous. Fortunately, The Diamond Shop is a place in the jewellery world for good, […]
Are you ready for the best introduction to Matthew McConaughey’s Longbranch Whiskey he made in collaboration with Wild Turkey? Experience a small piece of the deep south from tonight till Sunday 28th of April at Shed 22 in the waterfront bar Coley & Punch. Coley & Punch mixologist, Katie Cramphorn, has developed a series of […]
Dust off your top shelf because a new drop is about to make its home up there. Here at M2 we’re always happy when a new dram makes its way to our fair shores, and this time we have even more reason to be excited as one of our very own cover guys, multi-award winning […]
Hold your horses Infinity War fans, it’s time to go back to 1995 to a time when Blockbuster Video was king and Nick Fury still had both his eyes. Bree Larson plays Carol Danvers, an ex U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who has a dash of alien blood in her veins. As part of an […]
The pop culture icon has had a successful year, including starring in the hit film, A Star is Born, which earned her Oscar nominations (at time of print) for Best Actress and Best Original Song. Multi-award winning actress, singer, philanthropist and Tudor ambassador, Lady Gaga, has recently announced a two-year residency in Las Vegas at […]
Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz in the Mini of the X-Raid Mini JCW Team navigating in the sand during stage 4 of the Dakar Rally, between Arequipa and Tacna, Peru. Over 15 days, 500 adventurers from 60 different countries come together to race across Latin America. In its 41st year, the gruelling Dakar Rally shows […]
As a teenager Ek built websites for pocketmoney but was quickly earning 50k a month. Later he was involved with the popular Torrent program UTorrent. Barely in his 20’s, he had enough money to retire. unable to sit in his riches, he instead reinvented the music industry with Spotify, the music streaming app with over […]
What’s your morning routine? Early rise, followed by the gym. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Machu Picchu, South African Safari and Football World Cup Final (hopefully with England featuring). What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Follow your passion whilst having a balanced reality. How do you stay […]
On Friday 22 February 2019, 130 business minds became part of a community of professionals inspired by fellow New Zealand leaders and visionaries, celebrating success, sharing business insights and building key relationships. Our Editor, Andre Rowell, talked to inspiring business leaders who are executing on a local and global scale, including Sir George Fistonich, Founder […]
The saying goes to not throw stones in glass houses. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in The Lakes By yoo in the UK, The Glass villa stands almost transparent to the surrounding wildlife. Conceptually designed by Dutch architecture company, Mecanoo architecten, for developers Boheme Development S.L., the Glass Villa is where art meets […]
A shot taken from behind the scenes of South African musician Petite Noir for his new album La Maison Noir captures the rugged beauty of the Namib desert which surround Swakopmund in Namibia. Yannick Ilunga’s music always fundamentally asks “where do people belong?” Where better to ask that question than near an old German colony […]
Cold Pursuit Liam Neeson does Liam Neeson things in the snow. Playing his usual character but with a dark comedic twist. As just a humble snowplow driver he must take out a group of drug dealers he believes killed his son. Directed by Hans Petter Moland, this film is an English remake of his original […]
