Why slum it by parking your multi-million dollar super-yacht next to a mediterranean beach when you can just have the beach included in your floating mansion? Well this is exactly the plexing issue that was concerning the Italian superyacht company, Tecnomar, who went to the drawing board and after a lot of planning, dreaming and […]
“The name Kryptos is derived from Ancient Greek, referring to something unseen, hidden and coded, mythical even. Ciphers can be traced through millennia, capturing the imagination of some of the world’s most brilliant minds,” said the car’s designer, Karin Lehmann. Cryptography, or the art of solving or writing codes, has been intertwined in our humanity […]
In being content with the rugged terrain of New Zealand’s beautiful biking tracks, a cross-country cyclist yearns for a good challenge. With an ever-changing landscape, the mixture of adrenaline and dust, the heat of metal and the whizz of turning wheels, the testament of the racer is most definitely in the skill of the riding. […]
Locomotion is the most common form of movement in nature. NASA’s latest robot concept will use exactly that to hop around distant planets. Designed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the little robot is going to be designed to easily navigate ove icy terrains, such as Jupiter’s moon, Enceladus or Saturn’s moon, Enceladus. […]
Any building with a tick of approval on the sustainability chart is great in our book. So when it comes to a building in Antarctica, we are impressed beyond belief. Scott Base is New Zealand’s own slice of the great ice capital. A field research facility located on Pram Point near Mount Erebus that looks […]
In April 2001, American engineer and entrepreneur Dennis Tito, along with the Russian Federal Space Station, became the first man who funded his own ride to space. It’s insane to think that the number has risen greatly to almost three hundred tourists having taken a spin around the globe. London-based PriestmanGoode have been busily paving […]
Called the Shenzhen Bay Culture Park, the new concept designed by MAD Architects is going to be China’s latest artistic spin on their Silicon Valley. Chinese multi conglomerate tech greats, Tencent, have been conceptualizing and putting plans in place for urban developments, offices, parks and a waterfront area for Shenzhen Bay. Called Net City, the […]
Photo credit: Frode Sandbech/Red Bull Content Pool It’s hard to know what grabs your attention most strongly in this photo. The beautiful township of Svolvær in Lofoten, Norway – known for its striking scenery and fishing – or the two volleyball players, precariously passing a ball atop the 150m high Svolværgeita towers. The two players, […]
For all you big kids out there who love to dissect the instructions in your kids Lego sets, Ducati’s newest creation might get you wetting yourself in excitement. Designed by Italian designer Riccardo Zangelini, the Ducati Panigale Sports Bike, made entirely from 15,000 Lego blocks, features everything that goes into a replica of the real […]
New York City. the Big Apple. the place where dreams are made of. Forever, it seems, that big city has a changing landscape. The Chrysler and the Empire State Building are just two of the million or so buildings that create this city’s character. It’s not exactly somewhere you’d expect to see such a green […]
In a new feat of engineering from Amsterdam-based Isaac Burrough Design, a new 110-metre superyacht concept looks at taking a major focus on sustainability and energy-efficiency. Inspired by Māori guardian of the ocean ‘Kiwa’, Isaac Burrough’s 110-metre motor yacht concept brings sustainable seafaring into the luxury superyacht world. For you environmentally conscious billionaires out there […]
Announced all the way back in 2018, the next generation of sheer power is here in Tesla’s latest Roadster model. If anyone were to suggest attaching rocket thrusters to the back of a car, you’d imagine it to come out of an action movie. Still only a concept, Musk has teased that the thrusters on […]
For men, having the sweats is oftentimes a sign of a job well done. A visit to the gym, working on a DIY project with the lads or maybe even just chilling at the beach can give us a healthy glisten. ‘Look!’ we exclaim proudly, pointing at our sweaty faces, sparkling dad-bods and dampened underarms. […]
It’s affected every part of our lives and made the anthropocene grind to a halt until we can get it under control. But what does Covid even look like? Well The UNC School of Medicine laboratory of Camille Ehre, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, has taken some pretty good class photos of the little bastards. […]
When you look up into the night sky and see the 100 thousand million stars above us, there is little doubt that civilizations who are more advanced than our own species exist somewhere out there, but recent discoveries about the closest exoplanet to the solar system, Proxima B, has given scientists a new wealth of […]
Space and speed are vital components to ride sharing companies. The ubiquitous nature of ride sharing has been a common trend over the years. Companies like Uber or Lyft have given drivers (and passengers, for that matter) a different outlook on the taxi experience. If we are to look to the future though, we need […]
Tales of the Wild Wild West has been a common staple genre in traditional cinema for decades. That lone ranger, hat askew, cooly chewing tobacco, a rifle cocked and ready to shoot and riding through a deserted town. A very cinematic image conjuring names like Hollywood legend John Wayne or outlaw Billy the Kid. All […]
Started in 1963, Lamborghini has since been a fixture in the luxury car world. The lesser known branch of the stylish brand is its selection of super cool luxury yachts. Two months ago, Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group released a new super cool-looking limited edition super yacht in reference to Lamborghini’s 1963 foundation. Just […]
The Australian branch of the multinational corporation, Boeing, in partnership with the Royal Australian Airforce, have recently released a prototype for an unmanned system that will be able to fly alongside existing manned aircrafts. Named the Loyal Wingman, the plan is that aircraft will be used in top-secret missions of espionage and intrigue. Yes, you […]
Feel Well To Live Well Health and wellbeing are two integral components to a happy life. Sometimes, though, we feel sluggish and unmotivated. We sometimes need motivation and a nudge in the right direction to get back on the right track with our health. Happening both at the end of August on Auckland’s North Shore […]
He spends his day taking photos of sunrises and sunsets. Yep, I suppose someone’s gotta do it! His life is full of the unknown. He never knows where he’ll be the next day – on the other side of town, on the other side of New Zealand, or on the other side of the world […]
As though plucked from a Star Wars film, the world’s first ever flying electric car series is coming later this year. Australian-based Alauda are the super-brains behind it and successfully completed their first round of seed funding. They are situated firmly on the frontier of this new type of futuristic technology. Any type of autonomous […]
Every man is an island the saying goes. In Copenhagen, a system of eco-friendly interlocked floating islands will soon be popping up to provide a new space for the public to socialise at. Named The Copenhagen Islands, the new space will be free and open to the public. Designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot, […]
In a galaxy far, far away, the stars are going origami. Danish architecture firm, SAGA, has created an egg-shaped habitat made completely of folded-paper. The architects behind this elaborate design, Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan Sorenson both created this lightweight structure to hybridize an earthly aspect to it. Still very much a concept, the habitat will […]
The brain-child of UK-based author Georgie Codd, BookBound 2020 was the first of its kind. It took the big names and thrills of a normal literary event and used an online platform to offer a bit of light to book lovers during daunting lockdown times. The festival took place at the end of April on […]
All the way back in 2003, acclaimed award-winning Australian actor, Geoffrey Rush, joked that there was to be an invasion of Australians hitting America designed, as though by some freaky wizardry, in a “secret laboratory in the outback where we clone actors to unleash them zombie-like on an unsuspecting sleepy Hollywood.” The American reporter laughed […]
Over the last month, we’ve been told by the government to stay inside. To isolate ourselves from the outside world as we witness our lives changing as we know it. After the isolation, we emerged from our houses, blinded by the bright sun, our skin pale and wrinkled. Imagine though if you spent your isolation […]
Founded in 1919 by brothers, H.M and W.O. Bentley, the luxury car brand, Bentley is not sitting back and resting after over 100 years of producing high performance luxury vehicles. They are continuing to push down on the throttle with their latest offering from Bentley Mulliner. In their latest model, the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar, the […]
Before Covid-19 took over the world, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the announcement of the new Lexus LF-30 concept really got everyone’s attention. The announcement excited the eager fans as it showcased the way the future of Lexus will be completely electronic. Also its gullwing doors are, by far, the coolest feature of this […]
“We’re always impressed by how the Jaguar team manages to improve vehicles each model year and this year’s F-TYPE is no exception. While challenging to take a modern classic to the next step, the team have done so with vast improvements both inside and externally on the vehicle. In addition is a significant technology upgrade […]
The beauty of a captured image is a thing that artists can’t describe. The lens never lies. Started in 2007 by World Photography Association CEO, Scott Gray, the Sony World Photography Awards has been held every year offering the best in capturing a single moment in a single image. Recently, this year’s winners have been […]
The Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota, have been a staple name for many a car dealership for years. At the CES in Vegas this year, in collaboration with Danish architecture firm, Bjarke Ingels Group, Toyota announced their next big concept project. To build an urban city powered completely on hydrogen fuel cells. Set to start building […]
As a once-avid skier, I can appreciate the appeal of a tight pair of snow blades. A design collaboration between global manufacturing company, Bentley, and the high-end Swiss ski manufacturer, Zai, have officially created the coolest set of skis. Created by composite carbon fibre materials that are also used in the latest generation of aircraft […]
Creative psychology is a very interesting field to explore. Creatives oftentimes exert a certain type of enthused physical energy. They work on their art for long hours – oftentimes driving themselves crazy with stress – and teeter between fantasy and reality and are infamous for disappearing to the other side of the world to write, […]
Movies like Harry Potter, Star Wars, the Marvel movies, Superman and Batman have all enjoyed outstanding runs, each earning billions as pop-culture phenomena. Die-hard fans around the world are forever waiting for the next sequel or fix from their favourite superheroes. Some have even been made into stage musicals. No other cluster of films though […]
In our ever-moving world of AI, market drops and fast cars, we often times forget the importance of the earth around us. Climate change is a growing concern for us all and one that can’t be ignored. The coral reefs are just too clogged with garbage and our lakes and streams are leading waste into […]
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 has had its fair share of celebrity occupants. Regulars have included Toby Macguire, Leonard DiCaprio, Jared Leto and Jennifer Anniston. […]
At the CES this year, the world was introduced to the latest in the future gadgets. One of the leading trends this year was that of transportation. Fully-autonomous vehicles are here to stay, it seems. Big car names like Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Honda and Toyota all showed off their latest concept ideas at this year’s show, […]
Named the Vision AVTR, this Mercedes-benz concept showcased at CES blends Biological sensibilities with transportation. Made in collaboration with James Cameron’s Avatar team, this is seriously a car for the future. With four near-wheel independently controlled motors, it has a combined engine power of more than 350 kW. This sort of control gives the AVTR […]
Started in 1967 and occupying different states around the US before ending up in the bright lights of Vegas, the CES is a glorious centre-point of the tech calendar. A spinoff of the Chicago Music Show, the show has been the birthplace of many of technology’s greatest achievements. With CES 2020 over for another year, […]
With CES over another year, we bring you our top picks for all the latest and greatest in the world of consumer electronics, or more specifically in the world of screens. Best TV SAMSUNG QLED, BEZEL-LESS 8K Doing a full-circle back to Samsung, the best TV set at CES has to go to the Japanese […]
You may have recently seen the influx of social media users flashing their sparkly smile, crediting their pearlers to a recent at-home teeth whiten. The trend of at-home teeth whitening has grown significantly in the past few years, and while you’ll find plenty of overseas-based companies on the market, one Kiwi business is giving locals […]
Elon Musk has been steeped in current popular culture as being a certain genius-madman. As well as being the CEO of one of the world’s biggest space companies, founder of Tesla, launching a casual flame-thrower with one of his side-projects and having an estimated net-worth of USD$24 billion, the man never seems to stop. Last […]
American-based private space company, NanoRacks, believe that the commercialisation of space will open a new range of solutions to Earth’s problems. Their latest plan, if all goes well, will run their own orbital research stations. Organised for next year, in partnership with space-tech company Maxar, NanoRacks are going to launch eight cubesats into the stars […]
Technology is becoming so great and diverse nowadays we are able to print out the finest of materials with just the touch of a button. Take sand, for example. Next year, a new luxury hotel is going to be opened just off the East Coast of Mozambique that will utilise 3D sand-printing technology in components […]
There’s been a certain chemistry going around Hollywood in recent years. It seems that more and more leading men and women have slipped – intentionally or unintentionally – from one industry to the other. Take Arnold Schwarzenegger for example – Austrian-American professional bodybuilder, and then actor and politician. Or Mark Wahlberg – known before as […]
Pottery is an art bound in its history. It’s one of mankind’s oldest inventions after all, having emerged from the Neolithic period around 12,000 years ago. The artform has travelled across the world and time, taking prime mantle space at grandma’s place alongside decorated flower pots, a prehistoric era also. New Zealand-based Taus Ceramics have […]
Clear the roads, one of the world’s best known Formula One racing names, McLaren, have unveiled and debuted their latest series roadster. Fellow kiwi, Bruce McLaren founded the car team, McLaren all the way back in the 60’s and they’ve set up base in Woking, UK. Their latest ride certainly tales the steering wheel as […]
Big watch name, Seiko, have noticed an issue arise in the world and they want to lend a helping hand in collaboration with aquanaut-filmmaker and ocean conservationist, Fabien Cousteau, to fix it. Fabien, the grandson of famed naval officer and scientist, Jacques Cousteau, is brand ambassador for Seiko’s Prospex dive watch and is deeply passionate […]
The Singapore Changi Airport is one of the largest airport hubs in Southeast Asia. It has also been voted the number one best airport in the world via Skytrax for the the past several years running! The Singapore airport has an impressive array of features: A ‘free’ cinema, a butterfly garden, an everyday spa, and […]
Recently, Qiddiya Investment Company announced their plans for the next big thing to come out of Saudi Arabia. A new theme park, called Six Flags Qiddya, is to be the epicentre of entertainment for a new city that is being built outside of the main financial hub of SA. It’s set to contain all the […]
The world’s most talked about space corporation, SpaceX, have consistently stayed in the public eye after they announced their plans to shoot rockets to Mars. To be honest, when the news dropped, there was a mixture of belief and speculation that Elon might’ve been smoking the stuff him and Joe Rogan shared on Rogan’s infamous […]
Ever since skating became the cool thing to do in the late 40’s, skateboarding has been a much loved pastime for young folk alike. The trusty design has ebbed and flowed to meet the needs of the riders with bigger noses and kicktails, deck upturns, and concaves. Industrial Taiwenese designer, Chia-Wei Chen wanted to take […]
Finding a way to describe oneself in music can sometimes be as easy as flicking a light on and off. When a musician first sits with their guitar and notebook, they can so easily ignite fresh lyrics and rhythms to make a sound that is uniquely theirs. Some artists ride this wave well. Others play […]
Luxury Japanese car brand, Lexus, have been sending out top-quality cars since its establishment 30 years ago. Now they’ve released their first Lexus-branded 650-metre yacht which is set to sail into the market at a cheeky little USD$3.74 million. Making its public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Japanese car maker has […]
Unveiled in September, Mercedes-Benz showed off their redefined Simplex car which was the talk of the town in the early 1900’s. The Simplex had a front engine, rear drive layout and radiator with very simple driving mechanics. The newly designed 1901 Mercedes 35PS has been conceptualised with a rose gold finish and a large 3D […]
Age is that demon that no one can run away from. We are born, we live and unfortunately, we die. Be it our ever growing population, or our aging labour force, it seems like we’re trying to squeeze as much as we can from this life before we all drop. According to a Radio NZ […]
Choosing the perfect location for your next holiday can oftentimes be a frustrating task. Do you want to walk on a sandy beach in Samoa, or ski down a slope in Aspen? Do you want to go down the Champs-Élysées in Paris, or walk along the Great Wall of China? How about a trip into […]
Keeping your Aston Martin DB5 locked and secure at all times is an important consideration. Recently, Aston Martin have offered the possibility of building Aston Martin owners underground caves to ensure that extra safety for owners. It’s one of the most important rooms in the house. The owners, upon applying with Aston Martin, can work […]
Earlier this year, the global consulting firm, Mercer, ranked Auckland as being the third most liveable city for quality of life and, as the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global liveability index put out a list of the 10 most liveable cities study, we expected to make the cut. But alas, as all good things come to […]
Every man needs an outlet. Whether that is playing a sport, studying quantum physics or learning a new instrument, it’s always good for a person’s mental health and wellness. For Chris Williams, the CEO of the award-winning advertising and marketing agency, King St, his escape is writing the next big musical. Chris’ hard work has […]
Last month, the 29th official Monaco Yacht Show brought high style and sophistication to Port Hercules. Over 125 superyachts, 600 companies, the world’s most respected shipyards and worldwide debuts; the show delivers insane luxury. Started in 1991, the Yacht Show was organised by French entrepreneur, Maurice Cohen and has grown to include some pretty outstanding […]
Born in the back room of a barber shop in 2000, with nothing but a credit card and a second hand washing machine pump, essano is now the leading cosmetic maunfacturer in New Zealand. Nearly two decades later, founders Shane Young and Anthony Gadsdon continue to produce accessible top-quality products using powerful natural ingredients and […]
Most guys can grow some facial hair, but it takes a real man with sophistication and great tools to keep that facial hair in check. German-based brand, MÜHLE, recently released an S81H220SF Rytmo Fusion Shaving Set which copes with all your shaving needs. It’s a cartridge set that is made from ash wood and finished […]
It’s become a world leading watch brand around the globe. Since its creation in 1881, the Seiko brand has engineered some marvellous timepieces. The Seiko brand has an infinity with its audience in the sports category. The Prospex range extends across multiple movement types – quartz, mechanical, solar & now even Spring Drive. The appeal […]
Western Europe is a hot-pot of cultural and architectural highlights.The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Tower of London, the Shard. Standing at an impressive 320 metres tall, the Shard has been heralded as one of the tallest buildings in Europe. Recently imagined by Danish firm, Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, a new ‘climate-friendly’ building is set to […]
France-based high-performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti is giving 110 percent in this flash, new model based on an older classic model. Premiering at Pebble Beach, California at the beginning of August, Bugatti has created a flashback to their 1990 Bugatti EB110. The 2022 Bugatti Centodieci. For a spicy NZD$14 million, avid luxury car-enthusiasts will get the […]
Ferrari, founded in 1939, is a car brand that always releases supreme luxury cars. At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, they launched their twin-turbocharged F8 Tributo coupe and, only a couple of months later, announced their latest creation in the form of a Spider. Their new 2020 Ferrari F8 Spider convertible is going to be […]
The sun is such a salient element to our lives. A great ball of flaming gas that gives us life and more and more is powering our cars, homes and technology. Yep, we can take many things from the blazing sun. Recently, researchers from The Planetary Society have launched a spaceship in the quest to […]
The mind of a creative is a minefield of endless possibilities. They place a rubbish bag on a rocking chair and call it art. They spin the lyrical and call it poetry. What would you call hanging a glass swimming pool off a cliff edge? Lunacy? Or genius? Design studio, Hayri Atak Architectural Design came […]
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, and TAG Heuer are renown for hand-crafting elegant […]
When you’re one of the best tennis players in the world, what you really need is a great big boat to go with that recognition and fame. Owned by Rafael Nadal, the world famous tennis champion, you’d expect such a vessel. He put his old yacht on the market for a spine-numbing NZD$4.48 million to […]
Founded in a garage in 1948 between two British engineers, Lotus Cars have spent 71 years specializing themselves on speed. Recently they revealed their next production car, the Evija, dubbed to be the most powerful electric car in the world. Powered by two electric motors, the hybrid model will be able to produce 1,471 kilowatts […]
Hit Cancer With A Fish A new study conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer earlier this year stated that eating three portions of fish a week could lower the chances of bowel cancer. Over half a million people were surveyed and that showed a 12 percent lower risk at acquiring bowel cancer. […]
Tickling the Ivories The late, great American pianist, Liberace once said that ‘Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself’. As any budding musician would know, self-confidence is key, but they also have to have the right tools to pull off the job. In 1980, Japanese consumer company, Casio, released its first portable […]
Epson New Zealand’s newly released EF-100W/B, is the first truly portable laser projector, perfect for entertainment in the ever changing outdoors, around the busy home or inside the crazy kid’s room. Its compact design allows it to be transported literally anywhere at a weight of just 2.7kg and fits in any corner with maximum projecting […]
All the way back in 2019, Hyundai Motors debuted a concept that got some car lovers jumping in glee and others guffawing in doubt. Called Elevate, the concept was designed with four leg-like extensions that would see drivers able to climb and haul over the city streets. Since buying Boston Robotics for a cool $1 […]
The designers at Uber have been busily tinkering away lately in preparation for the Uber Air flying taxis to drop in the US and Australia in 2023. What will the flying taxis land on, when it comes time for them to fly? The vertical take-off and landing vehicles resemble that of a helicopter. Just think, […]
In the middle of last month, Richard Branson-led space company, Virgin Orbit, made its next step in launching commercially into the atmosphere. It ‘dropped’ a tester LauncherOne rocket from a Boeing 747 aircraft nicknamed Cosmic Girl. LauncherOne is a two stage orbital vehicle that has been in the works since 2007 as a concept, but […]
To tell any personal story, one must have a starting and an ending point. For anyone who knows the journey of a performer, it is where the performer is headed that counts the most and if the story, told right, can be enhanced. To learn is one thing, but to show such learning on stage […]
Us New Zealanders have a unified passion for rugby. Despite our smallish population of 4.8 million people, we are also known as being pretty darn good at it too. The sport gives us pride as a nation as we watch our rugby teams win game after game on a national and international level. Every time […]
Michael B. Jordan is one of those actors that you will never forget. As an audience watches him, even in the most harrowing of his roles, he gives a unique light and life to any character. When he’s in front of the camera, his chiseled jaw, gleamingly wide smile and likeable personality makes him instantly […]
Swedish multinational car manufacturer, Volvo, has teamed up with Danish logistics group, DFDS, to create an AI for self-driving trucks. Work began recently in California and Sweden and it has been garnered the name, Vera. The design features a fifth-wheel design to haul trailers or containers. Admittedly, Volvo unveiled Vera a couple of years ago […]
Florida is a melting-point in so many different ways. with its temperature reaching around 32C daily no matter the season, the cultural significance of the State is brimming at the boil. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is set to open its doors in Hollywood, South Florida. It’s a nod to the musical influences […]
Reaching a milestone is always an amazing thing for any brand. It gives an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on time gone by, but it also gives opportunity to look, hopefully, at the next century and its numerous possibilities. That’s what marque car brand, Bentley, have done with their birthday celebration. Instead of a party […]
Have you ever wondered how amazing it would feel to harbour your vessel neatly away in some tucked bay in the Bahamas, but yours stands out above the rest? Not just for its looks, or the fact that it can clock up some serious power in the waves, but because it’s big…really big. 56 metres, […]
Aston Martin’s ‘dynamic public appearance’ at the 2019 British Grand Prix made us evermore impressed by what the brand is putting into the automobile market these days. The driver, Chris Goodwin, took Aston Martin’s new 1,160 brake horse power hypercar, Valkyrie, for a spin last year. A collaboration of the marquee car name, Red Bull […]
Dunedin Marathon Ever had a goal of running a marathon but have never taken that first step? The Dunedin Marathon is a great place to start. Launched in 1979, it is known as one of the most scenic routes in running. The 2019 run takes place on the 1st of September with the starting point […]
NASA’s 10 day-long Extreme Environment Mission Operations takes space technology (which one would think belongs, quite rightly, in space) and flipped it on its head. Think the freeness of space, swimming in a wide ocean. Named the NEEMO 23, astronauts prepare to test techniques used during “deep space missions” under the waves at Key Largo […]
Ahhhhh, Auckland. such a beautiful city. The home of the M2 offices, the birthplace of Sir Edmund Hilary and where you have to sell a kidney or lower limb to afford a house It’s also the location of the iconic Harbour Bridge. Last month, the Auckland Council announced that there is going to be an […]
For any passionate artist, inspiration can hit us – full thwack – at any time. Whether it be on the bus, at the office, driving around town or in our bedrooms, ideas can start flowing and it almost seems impossible to not grab at them, eagerly. For Aucklander Paddy Leishman, those ideas come quickly enough […]
Tie-makers, Parisian, are an Auckland institution. The family-run business has been running for four generations now and this year is celebrating 100 years in business. We sat down with the fourth Mr. Crompton to sit at the helm of Parisian, John, and asked him about style, being in the family business and their latest collection, […]
Admittedly, going into any type of medical procedure is oftentimes a nerve-wracking experience, yet there is always the reassuring thought that you are in safe hands. Imagine being wheeled into radical, intensive surgery and, staring up at the operating lights, you expect to meet the tender gaze of a caring surgeon. How you long to […]
Quite recently, an $80 million development has popped up on the tail-end of Christchurch’s retail area, which features a 3500-square-metre shopping mall. This features a farmers’ market, 70 vendors and major international designer – HUGO BOSS. The HUGO BOSS store is the brands’ first stand alone store in the South Island, giving those in the […]
If Uber has its way, theY’RE going to be flying cars by next year, but they don’t have their sights set above, they’re introducing the ScUber too! Launched on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef last month, this rideshare submarine experience allows underwater-enthusiasts the opportunity to dive deep under the waves and get to bed amongst a […]
To sail the seas in utter luxury, one needs a very nice boat to do it. Earlier this year, British design studio, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, revealed their latest concept creation. Even those who suffer from severe bouts of sea sickness wouldn’t question stepping aboard this jewel. Named the MM725, its design is unlike any […]
The sun is descending in Astana, Kazakhstan in the form of a 75,000 square-metre high-rise over the Ishim River. Designed between Rotterdam-based Fundamental Architects and visual studio, Omega Renders, this concept building is going to be an injection of energy. The first thing to note with this building is, of course, the massive O-shaped gap […]
Christopher Soukup’s tells the moodiest and coolest story ever through his photography. He seemingly uses photography as a way to detach from a business job in Silicon Valley. His photography skills have such a vast range that reach multiple levels of talent and he skillfully turns quiet, deserted streets in downtown San Francisco into moody […]
New Direction Running from the 30th of June to the 5th of July, Queenstown will be home to major health geographers from around the world. The International Medical Geography Symposium started in 1985 in the UK and has made tracks around the world ever since. America, England, Canada and now the Land of the Long […]
