Isaac Taylor

Emma Mackey is a name you should know now, her star is rising and she isn’t going anywhere. Her very first professional role was in the Netflix Comedy-drama series Sex Education as Maeve Wiley. She played the bad girl role with such aplomb that it earned her a BAFTA TV Award nomination in 2021 for […]

Here is the collated list of the top films we think will be worth going to the cinema to see. The King’s Man In Cinemas Jan 6 Of all the movies delayed over and over again by the pandemic, this is one I’ve been the most looking forward to. Wait no, Dune. Can I change […]

One day some ancient Romans found some brilliant white marble in the quarries of Massa and Carrara, a small province in Tuscany. They started to dig it out, and to this day the Apuan Alps continue to be carved out with the raw materials ending up in the form of some of the most famous […]

After scouting Iceland’s rivers, David Nogales Tarragó and kayak king Aniol Serrasolses, finally found the perfect spot to take a fantastic shot, The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in Iceland’s northern highlands. As a part of the river Skjálfandafljót, the Aldeyjarfoss drops 20 metres. It’s a beautiful scene, fun if you have the skills but not one you […]

We spoke a lot of words last year, fortunately we can stop now. No more words, shhh. Just actions. Below are the words broadcasters stumbled over the most according to Babbel and the US Captioning Company Omicron Omicron is the sequel to Covid-19 nobody asked for. Worst sequel ever, boo. Personally, I say “omnicron” cause […]

Well, the last two years were a bust, but 2022 is upon us and it’s time to finally become a better person by setting some New Year’s Resolutions. Tomorrow never comes so today is going to get busy. 1. Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions Is this a cop out point undermining this entire article? Maybe! […]

Refreshing, versatile, and easy to make. It’s no surprise the Margarita is one of the world’s favourite cocktails. Created in 1948 by Margaret Sames, the original recipe is simple and has remained unchanged since the beginning: Cointreau, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and a salt rim. In fact, Cointreau and the Margarita are so inseparable […]

  FELLINI Fellini’s latest collection of locally-made accessories combines fresh summer blues with rustic earthen hues, giving you the flexibility to elevate any outfit, be it casual or formal. A new year, a new wardrobe. Fellini has you covered for the finishing touches. Available exclusively through independent men’s stores. ASRV x KEVLAR The first-ever ASRV x […]

“Within my practice, I contribute to a Black canon of culture and art and its preservation. This is why, to preserve my own output, I record it at length.” Virgil Abloh said in 2020. Abloh was and still is a legend in the fashion industry, pushing boundaries where ever they lay and his recent passing […]

If you were thinking of jumping across the ditch to start a life in Melbourne, we’ve got just the pad for you. This sleek mid-century home just south of town in the little township of Jan Juc is a statement piece all in its own right, and it’s up for grabs. You’ll have truly uninterrupted […]

Believe it or not, if you are reading this, and you manage your investment property privately, you have probably experienced at least one of the following reasons as to why a professional property manager is contracted to manage private property. Over the last 5-6 years, and especially within the last few years, the industry has […]

Just because everyone was locked in their hobbit holes all year trying to avoid getting a bad case of the plague, it didn’t stop the wheels of commerce from turning for some (I’m sorry service industry). Some of New Zealand’s biggest startups over the last decade have grown into powerhouses, and overseas investors have noticed […]

Maybe the only way to truly understand Christmas is to treat it like we treat everything in our lives, a product to be used, reviewed, and possibly recycled if found wanting. Recently I came into possession of Christmas, an annual subscription service which proclaims to be fun for ages zero and up. The instructions didn’t […]

The Gamer’s Face Mask If you want gamers to buy anything, it’s a well known scientific fact that you need to bedazzle it in LEDs and they’ll go wild for it. The Razer Zephyr is about as “Look at me!” as it gets. It uses a transparent anti-fog design around the mouth so people can […]

Just because a game is old doesn’t mean it shouldn’t get free updates. Here are our top picks for classic games getting a little revival. Resident Evil 4: The Mercenaries RE4 first dropped in 2005 on the PS2. That didn’t stop the timeless classic from re-releasing on Quest 2 and becoming the stores biggest selling […]

Now that we’re coming out of lockdowns, it’s time to start brushing up your hosting game. A true host has everything on hand to make brilliant cocktails, and this Tom Collins is the third and final one we have for you today. You can find the rest here. All of the cocktails have been using […]

As our new confusing traffic light system gets ever less crimson, everyone’s starting to get out more. Those of us content to stay put are still venturing out, and going to the cinemas and getting back to some semblance of the before-times. Perhaps the bastion of these happier days is Bond, who’s latest film we’re […]

We teamed up with Tanqueray to bring you a selection of cocktails to choose from, perfect for this weather. Each of the cocktails uses Tanqueray No.10 Gin, which has set the standard as the first ultra-premium gin. It’s also the only Gin and only white spirit that has been awarded a place in the Hall […]

Idris Elba is someone you dust off the word “debonair” for. He’s British. He’s a ladies man. You can picture him overpowering anyone who gets in his way. In short he’s everybody’s Bond choice. People have been lobbying him for the hallowed position for years while Daniel Craig dilly dallies over whether he even wants […]

Woops, Tesla just dropped it’s latest little gadget, this time aimed at kids. Aaah, just in time to be late for Christmas. The Cyberquad is an all electric quadbike for kids inspired by the blocky triangular design of Tesla’s infamous Cybertruck. It’s even retailing for the decently reasonable US$1,999. The shop listing states that it’s […]

Pure luxury can be defined as everything being tailor made to your specifications, the world bent to your will for your own comfort. I can’t say many of us get to enjoy this definition on a regular basis but one mega-rich Ferrari customer sure is. Taking advantage of the Special Projects division of Ferrari the […]

Recently I’ve been seeing a concerted effort online to start brandishing the “Web 3.0” stick and waving it around at everything trending. We’ve been waiting for this day since we first settled on what Web 2.0 meant. So what is it, and should you care? Well, eventually you’re going to be interacting with it on […]

Hacker Geoffrey Huntley made waves in the tech world recently when he released The NFT Bay, a gigantic art project/trolling of the NFT community in the style and trappings of the Pirate Bay with blessedly less porn popups. Essentially the project has scraped 15 terabytes of ostensibly NFT images and collected them all in one […]

According to a new release from Luxury Car manufacturer Rolls-Royce, they have just brought the world its fastest all-electric aircraft. Dubbed The Spirit of Innovation, the aircraft hit 555.9km/h, over 213.04 km/h faster than the previous record. The previous record was set back in 2017 by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft. […]

You spend a third of your life sleeping. This is a fact used to justify you spending ridiculous amounts of money on mattresses that don’t wobble you awake when you partner is rolling around. Well, you spend almost your entire life with teeth in your head, so maybe you should consider spending two thirds more […]

The Festive Season offers some of the most anticipated cooking moments of the year, and Le Creuset is proud to be at the centre of many Christmas traditions. This timeless and iconic cookware will elevate any dish you want to create for your family and friends. If you’re looking for quality cookware, look for the […]

You need good tools on hand to make good food. We’ve highlighted a lot of premium kitchenware recently, from pots and cutlery to coffee makers. To top off the collection we want to highlight Kenwood’s MultiPro Express Weigh+, which is an entire toolkit in its own right. Save yourself the hassle of needing a pair […]

If you’re looking for a coffee machine that’s as flexible as your taste buds, then the Nespresso Vertuo Next should be a top consideration.  If you feel like sharing a pour-over style coffee with family in the morning, a double shot Flat White after lunch and a Long Black this afternoon, Vertuo Next has you […]

My favourite thing about the LG A9T Ultra All-In-One Tower Handstick Vacuum Cleaner isn’t how long its name is, it’s the short work it makes of cleaning up the house. This thing as an absolute beast of a vacuum. It’s cordless, meaning you aren’t going to doing any extra vacuuming for all the side tables […]

Get on the hype train losers, we’re going shopping for NFT’s. Is it a bubble? Most certainly it is. Will a bunch of suckers be left carrying the bag? Absolutely! Do we want to miss out? Well according to my boss, I have to write this so let’s have a look at the hottest NFT […]

There’s nothing sexier than clothes that will outlive you. Vollebak’s Mars Jacket fits perfectly into that category, with everything about it being form following function. It’s made out of five layers of aluminised Mylar, with a surface layer of Teflon, Kevlar and Nomex. The outer shell has ballistic nylon used in flak jackets, making it […]