Since 2016, Elon Musk has played around with the idea of private passengers flying through space with the hope of maybe introducing life on Mars. In February, SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space with a rubber ‘Starman’ in the driver’s seat. SpaceX plans to do exactly that again, but not with a car and […]
Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Mighty, powerful, out of this world. Spirit of the sky and master of thunder. Since the ancient times, Zeus has been admired, feard and/or bowed down to in prayer. When American-based aeroplane and motorcycle company Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company came out with their own Zeus earlier this […]
French entrepreneur, Akka Technologies, have come up with this kooky plan and are hoping to have flying trains in 2100. The idea sprouted from the idea of making the transition from the subway to the airport quicker. Called the ‘Link & Fly’, the train-plane is going to have 162 seats with an added option of […]
The new Ferrari 488 Pista moves like a spider – it looks fierce, and drives fiercer. One of the most well-known taglines in superhero history is from the great, all-powerful Spiderman – “With great power comes great responsibility”. Ferrari has a spider of its own and it’s certainly paying homage to that idea of responsibility […]
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has teamed up with the Aston Martin design team to develop a watch based off the colours, shapes, patterns and material characteristics of Aston Martin’s sports cars. The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 chronograph draws inspiration from Aston Martin’s luxury universe. The famous manufacture movement is visible through the […]
For those looking for a vintage look in their shaving supplies we have just discovered mecca, in the form of the Proraso Red Vintage Gift Set Tin. Sure it’s listed as a gift tin, but don’t let that stop you from treating yourself. This is a must have set for the classic wet-shave man. Inside […]
With every step a runner takes, the impact of 2-4 times their body weight holds them down. Under Armour are here to lift you up with their latest innovation in footwear cushioning technology, with the Hovr Phantom and Hovr Sonic shoes. The Hovr range provides runners with not only a cushioned ride, but also energy […]
Since the dawn of human consciousness, we have looked at the stars in awe. As technology improves and our reach towards them grows, the wonder hasn’t waned. The most talented among us are able to take images of these unreachable astral landscapes and bring them to the rest of us, so we can see the […]
British-Born Max Patte washed up on New Zealand’s shores 10 years ago and has been a credit to the country ever since. As an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, he took his skills to Weta Workshop. Max has quickly become one of our most successful artists and has been courted by patrons from around […]
Drinks like kombucha or kvass have been around for years, well-known for their health-benefits. Switchel – Grandad’s years-old natural energy drink – has once again joined the club too and has reminded us all how thirst-quenching, delicious and refreshing it really is. Also known as the ‘hay-makers punch’, switchel is a drink that’s essentially made […]
Running a marathon can sometimes take a hell of a lot of work, training and determination especially on the 2019 TARAWERA ULTRAMARATHON On the plus side, runners can experience amazing landscapes and the beauty of a country. An ultra-distance run between Rotorua and Tauranga, the runners run around the track anti-clockwise and tackle some pretty […]
Office-bound men, sitting stagnant at their desks, may often feel like their physical well-being is declining somewhat. I know I feel it from time-to-time – the nine-to-five droll, staring at a flickering screen all day, no motivation to hit the gym or achieve any fitness goals. Workplace fitness sounds like a silly sort of concept, […]
Remember to always say something deep to your loved ones before leaving the house. You don’t want the last thing you ever say to them to be “How many tubs of cat food am I getting again?” Prioritization sounds like such a simple thing, but true prioritization starts with a very difficult question to answer, […]
We talk to Stan Petrich, the creator of Fixr, to find out the inner workings of his life. Stan Petrich Age: 31 Occupation: Founder of Fixr app What’s your morning routine? I am not really a morning person and feel more efficient working late at night. However, if I do manage to get up early, […]
Find out what makes the kiwi man tick, from bucket lists to where we find our current affairs. Karl Plank Age: 29 Occupation: Marketing Manager – KiwiPlates What’s your morning routine? My day starts at 6:45am where I have fun entertaining my 7 month old daughter. I jump in my car, ironically personalised with the […]
Find out what makes the Kiwi man tick, and maybe even the meaning of life. Bold promise I know but you never know. Ryan Smuts Age: 25 Occupation: Mortgage Adviser What are the top three things on your bucket list? Only three?! In no real order; Helping as many people as I can would be […]
The future is going to the dogs – and the robots… Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Best known for their robot-creation, BigDog in 2005, the design company announced in May that their latest robot is already in pre-production. […]
Powered by Android 5.0, X1 smartwatch is a Skype-call on your wrist! All one has to do is insert a SIM card to access data, mobile functionality and all apps you’d expect to find on a normal phone. The X1 watch doesn’t require internet connection, and will recognise you on the go. It features 23 […]
For intense gamers, wearing uncomfortable headphones is never a good time. Enter the Omen Mindframe Ear Cooling Headphones. These headphones cool your ears as you play using electrothermic magnets. They feature 7.1 surround sound, RGB LED’s, DTS Headphone: X Surround Sound, headset volume, and a microphone feature. Whether your playing games or not, the USB […]
Have you ever been denied entry into a pub, club or swanky boat party because you’ve had a bit too much of the ol’ vino? Have you ever wondered how much your drinking affects your health? The Proof wristband is a good bit of tech able to read your blood level to monitor your alcohol […]
If you consider yourself a true PC Master Race gamer then you should probably take a moment to check out the new RTX 2080. The American gaming-company, Nvidia (incorporated with Delaware) have kept their head down for the past couple of years, but are now back with the new RTX 2080. A brand-new graphics card […]
Prepare to see what the Best Design Awards have to offer in terms of cutting edge new outdoor gear. New Zealanders are drawn to the wild outdoors. The rugged highlands, the snowy mountains, the land-hugging beaches. Every corner of this country features our natural beauty with amazing camping spots to exhibit it in. It’s a […]
Testicular Cancer is fast becoming a major problem around the world, being the most common malignancy in young men. About 9,310 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed daily worldwide and there are 400 deaths as a result. Last month, it was International Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – a national call-out to young and […]
Ever wanted to know what a construction worker uses to mix their cocktails? A cement mixer, that’s what. Or that’s what it appears when whisky-marque’s big name, Monkey Shoulder, comes out with an 11,000 litre cocktail shaker in the style of exactly that. I mean, it mixes about 123,000 bottles of the blended malt Scotch. […]
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts date back to the early 1900’s, when American investor and lieutenantcolonel, John Jacob Aster IV, opened up its first hotel in New York City. The hotel was then built on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street which (if you know the Big Apple well enough) is the most […]
In 2003, NASA launched its first ICESat (Ice Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite). Technologically advanced in its design and a key component in the advancement of space discovery, this machine circled the world reading the global climate to help combat its changing. After several years of diligent service, it was decommissioned in 2010. This year, […]
S2 and Sagittarius A* Supermassive black holes have been long steeped in the fixture of astronomical discovery for centuries. First hypothesized in 1971 by Donald Lynden-Bell and Martin Rees, the first supermassive black hole was expected to be located smack-bang in the middle of the Milky Way, named Sagittarius A*. A few years later, scientists […]
From the backstreets of Rotorua to the NBA playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder on a four-year $100 million contract, Steven Adams is a Kiwi who’s certainly risen through the ashes to become a big name on the world sporting stage. Born to a Tongan mother and English father, Adams grew up in a big […]
Freddie Mercury has been ingrained in popular culture since the forming of world-known rock-group, Queen, in 1970. ‘We Will Rock You’ is a go-to anthem at sporting events – everyone knows the words to ‘We Are The Champions’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Queen has rightly earned their badges of honour alright and sit on the pedestal […]
Olive Leaf Extract has been traditionally used to support the immune system during winter ills and chills. Be proactive this winter with a daily dose** of Comvita® Fresh- Picked™ Olive Leaf Extract. It is naturally high in antioxidants and by adding just 15mL per day for adults in your morning juice or smoothie makes it […]
“Growing up in Sydney, the oceans have always been a big part of my life. It’s incredible to see that adidas are taking such significant and positive steps in helping everyone fight marine plastic pollution. Together, we can protect the future of our oceans for everyone to enjoy.” – Ian Thorpe, Australian Olympic Gold Medalist […]
Want to burn those carbs quicker? Consider eating breakfast before going on your morning run. New research from the University of Bath has discovered that eating breakfast before exercise may “prime” your body to burn carbs. The study gave participants a bowl of porridge two hours before exercise. Researchers discovered that doing this increased the […]
According to the Jetsons, flying cars were meant to be ubiquitous by now. If you needed to do some shopping and drop the kids of at Astro Soccer, you would just jump into the flying car and get about your business. While, of course things tend to take longer than a lot of 60’s futuristic […]
Imagine being able to reach any location on earth within four hours. An early breakfast in Paris before some market shopping and lunch in Shanghai, and an early dinner in Mexico City perhaps? Well, American aerospace giant Boeing thinks that you should be able to do just that and so have unveiled a ground-breaking, new […]
What do you get when you cross a beluga whale with an Airbus? I could come up with a witty retort or quip but I won’t. I’ll tell you straight-up. You will get the Beluga XL! For airplane enthusiasts, the French-owned plane manufacturer really went all out with their latest aircraft. Whether you’re into massive […]
DESIGNED BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ARCHITECTS, THIS BOAT IS AN ICON IN ITS OWN RIGHT. 70 metres long and 14.20 metres wide, the Se77antasette superyacht has been contemporised to create a new look for a luxury boat. The entry level has three openings and branches into a huge terrace with a spa […]
With almost two decades of New Zealand menswear buying across a number of brands, Wade Hawkins might technically be described as a fashion guru. The Farmers Buying Manager for Men’s Fashion talks to us about his icons, inspirations and insights from the world of men’s fashion. What is your background in the fashion industry? I […]
Japan is a very picturesque city. Rich, colourful and bright, contrasted with edgy shadow and capricious cityscapes, Japan is a perfect place for any photographer to go exploring in. Translated into English as “a large cluster of apartments”, Danchi started popping up in 1960 to work with the increasing population. From three storey apartments to […]
Stepping out onto the Wimbledon court for any player must be a milestone to their careers. The suits and straw-hats. Traditional grass courts. Long, hot days. Millions of viewers tuning in around the globe. And, of course, the tennis. Founded almost 141 years ago, the games are still going strong on the sporting calendar with […]
Building professional skills in any job is crucial to meeting the needs of employers. Jobs nowadays want professional profiles that look fresh, clean with new ideas and ambitious goals. Through formal education, work experience, internships and/or apprenticeships, these skills are being taught to the next generation of business owners and CEOs. The Adecco Group has […]
Age: 29 Occupation: DIRECTOR OF SPROUT EVENTS WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? COFFEE! After that I try give myself a bit of time to relax before I get out the door and start my day. WHAT’S THE TOP THREE THINGS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? #1 Have a wee family of my own #2 Do a base […]
Working in the global liquor industry has kept Bho motivated over an already extraordinary career, and we’re sure he gets all the best tipple too as an added bonus. Check out what he has to say about life: Age: 39 Occupation: NATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER AT FEDERAL MERCHANTS & CO WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? My morning […]
One of the youngest people we’ve featured on Man On The Street, Jadyn Dixon hasn’t let that stop him from aspiring to great things. Beginning with a 3:30AM wakeup call some days is a start to the day for any successful man right? Or just a crazy person. Either way, check out what Jadyn has […]
Having just come onto the market, the Dobot M1 is the next step in allowing robotic arm assistance to make our lives easier. Partnered with both Huawei and Chow TaiFook, the Dobot brand is ready to be made big in the way of the accessory precision industry. With higher precision and practicality, the Dobot has […]
Camping is such an intrinsic pastime in New Zealand. Depending on the time of year and environment, it is important that we don’t go lighting fires willy nilly. Campfire-cooking can often become unyielding – sometimes even dangerous. Morph Cooker might have the answer to this problem. The Morph Cooker is a nifty little electric cooker […]
Us New Zealanders love the combination of the great outdoors and music. We love chilling at the beach on a hot summer day listening to The Exponents on full blast, or sitting peacefully on a glassystill river in a tinny, fishing and listening to Six60. But what happens if the speaker can’t handle all that […]
The gadget developers, Holi, have developed an alarm clock and AI system that turns straight into your own PA from the moment you wake up. It looks like a normal alarm clock, but there is also a wealth of knowledge inside this little droplet-shaped thing. Bonjour can let you know what the traffic is like, […]
Charging phones, tablets and other electrical devices can sometimes be a hassle – especially when you try to charge them all at once. Introduced from FuelBox, the Ultimate Charging Solution is a multi-dimensional charger and combines a mobile battery pack and a docking station to offer approximately 25 hours charging power with its 6,700 mAh […]
Powered by Grand Seiko’s unique Spring Drive movement, the SBGA211’s case and bracelet are made with high-intensity titanium, making it 30% lighter than stainless steel and a pleasure to wear. The blued steel second hand moves smoothly in glide motion, and glows over the contrasting pure white face to create an even more dramatic movement. […]
When you want fast luxury on water, then Silver Fast is the super yacht for you. Silver Fast is the fastest long range cruising yacht – 4,500 nautical miles at 18 knots and 6,200 nautical miles at 14 knots with an already proven capability to effortlessly complete long passages in every sea state. She is […]
Available this July (with only 350 available world-wide) the G-Shock MR-G is in a complete class of its own. The ultimate display of watchmaking, stylish, elegant and practical. The name itself is tied into it’s making – M for “Majesty” and R for “Reality”. Based on the design of the Japanese sword, the watch is […]
The Grand SEIKO Hi-Beat Automatic timepiece is a must grab for any watch enthusiast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 9S movement, this watch features calibre 9S86 (the same movement used in previous GMT models) and a hand crafted and finished dial and hour markers. REF SBGJ229 – $24,600.00
The Seiko Prospex Quartz Diver is a perfect watch for the enthusiastic diver. With a specially designed quartz movement for diving, it is cased in titanium and ceramic at 43.8mm with a unidirectional rotating black bezel. The powerful Seiko LumiBrite material is used to fill the hands and hour markers for luminescence in the dark. […]
In the year of its 150th anniversary, IWC presents this iconic timepiece in the timeless design of the Jubilee collection. This model is limited to 2000 watches and is housed in a stainless steel case. It features a blue dial with a lacquered finish, and rhodium-plated hands. The printed numerals and indices stand out in […]
Running on a 59800 calibre movement, this attractive timepiece combines a classic Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days with a moon phase display at “12 o’clock”. This model is limited to 350 watches and is housed in a 45-millimeter stainless steel case. It features a blue dial with a lacquered finish. Matching the colour of the case, […]
Everyone knows the story of the crew of Apollo 8 being the first humans to seeing the dark side of the moon. Now, OMEGA has made a watch in respect of that mission. An attractive, skeletal dial – a textured black face with ample attention towards the outer ring of the wrist piece that acts […]
The ’48 is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. For the 70th anniversary of the collection, OMEGA has produced a watch that will certainly stand amongst the rest. Featuring a calibre Omega 2500C, the timepiece can tick quicker and longer on its automatic styling. The watch includes a simple, elegant style with a […]
The Seamaster – it’s all in the name right? Complete with a Co-Axial calibre 2500, this watch really is an investment in the future. The stainless steel timepiece designed against the lacquered black or blue dial with a matching polished ceramic diving bezel. As the title would suggest, the Seamaster Diver is water resistant to […]
Dedicated to the world’s Seven Summit challenge, Montblanc’s Geosphere is great for mountaineering adventures and embodies the heart of the explorer. Powered by a calibre MB 29.25 motor, and an oscillating, two-turning dome hemisphere globes, this watch is stylish and advanced in its technology. REF 117838 – RRP$9,050
This fantastic time-piece displays an aesthetically-pleasing face with re-designed, black numerals, classic blue leaf-shaped hands and a unique railway minute track that encircles the dial and counters. This watch has a Calibre MB 25.02 automatic motion. A beautiful time piece by Montblanc. REF 118514 – RRP$6,955
This TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer-01 Red Bull Special Edition men’s watch celebrates TAG Heuer, the Red Bull Racing Team and their high-powered racing spirits. Heavily inspired by car racing, the TAG Heuer Carrera collection is the classic yet contemporary sports watch. Fastened with a brushed and polished steel bracelet, this impressive watch features a […]
With a solid carbon case, an elegant black dial and blue chronograph counters, the Monaco Bamford, is a respectful remake of the timeless classic. Complete with a 39 mm case, with the crown positioned on the left of the watch. Luminous indices and numbers illuminate amongst the watch and add another layer at night. RRP$12,300
Scotch, that nectar of goodness, has been an iconic flagstaff for the Scottish for centuries. Being either single malt or blended form, there’s a whole wealth of things to know about each. In Scotland, there are several well-known regions for whisky makers. One in particular is Speyside in the northeast of Scotland. This region is […]
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain speaking. On behalf of M2 and the entire crew on-board this flight, we would like to welcome you for the first class experience we have on offer. At this time, make sure your seats are back and tray tables are in their full upright position and that your […]
In a post record sales world, Drake has risen as the king of streaming. LIVE WITHOUT PRETENDING, LOVE WITHOUT DEPENDING, LISTEN WITHOUT DEFENDING, SPEAK WITHOUT OFFENDING.” – DRAKE Canadian rapper Drake was named the most streamed artist ever following the release of his latest album Scorpian at the end of June. With over 130 million […]
One of earth’s most stunning, untouched landscapes, Morocco is in a world of its own. The dizzying delicacy of the people and texture of such an ancient, iconic place really makes it a pleasure to visit for any traveller. Lots of travellers go to Morocco on their OE and pictures are shared on Facebook of […]
If you were to have a memorial to celebrate your life, what would you have? A tomb? A plaque? Or a 2.6 million-square foot mall in Nairobi, Kenya? Will Alsop is remembered by just that. His last architectural work before passing away in May this year – The Beacon – is a celebration of laughter, […]
Operated by JAXA, Japan’s Hayabusa-2 spacecraft has been circling through empty space for the past four years. A lost, floating thing in the depths of the universe. “What was it looking for?” you may be asking. Well, a tiny asteroid called Ryugu with the single purpose of collecting foreign materials from it to bring back […]
Orlebar Brown has taken the oldschool aesthetic of James Bond movie posters and applied them to mens swimwear. These aren’t just a pair of shorts with a print on it, Orlebar Brown takes the same approach to togs as tailors would to getting a pair of pants just right. With 17 seperate pieces making up […]
Elon Musk promises a lot of things. Speed-of-light space travel, self-driving cars, implantable braincomputer interfaces, self-driving taxis. The list goes on. The Boring Company was founded in 2016 by Musk after finding trouble with the LA traffic. Who’d blame him? Route 101 gets wild in rush-hour! “Traffic is driving me nuts,” he tweeted on the […]
Shanghai is the Yin and Yan of modern China – a real cluster of juxtapositions. The city is full of unbelievable wealth, high-rises that almost touch the heavens, high-fashion, expensive cars and classy restaurants, but there is always another side to any global hub’s coin. Slums, poverty, people selling counterfeit goods in dodgy alley-ways… You […]
Feature Image. The Lanes: Six big personalities required an even bigger mise en scene to capture it all. The German-born, Jordanian-raised Mardo El-Noor is an artist with no boundaries. The Auckland-based portrait photographer and graphic-designer holds a Masters Degree from AUT’s School of Art and Design and has been a freelancer since day dot. His […]
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN ISHIGURO STYLING BY JUVENA WORSFOLD Quadrennially, the Commonwealth Games push out a fine selection of leading athletes onto the track and field. In April this year, the 2018 Games were held in the Gold Coast in Australia and we as kiwis celebrated a stunning line-up of medal wins and signs of greatness […]
The car brand, Toyota has harked back to their slogan, “Moving Forward”, for years and has completely encapsulated that in in their latest concept creation. Revealed at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans this month in France, the GR Super Sport is to be the world’s first road worthy supercar. With similar technology straight […]
The Ferrari’s prancing horse logo has been engrained on luxury car lines for years. Whenever the name is spoken, its reputation shines a bit brighter. In 2014, Ferrari was named the most luxurious car brand in the world and in 2012, became the most expensive car ever sold (the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO). Queue the […]
Age: 47 Occupation: Automation Architect What’s your morning routine? Short and sweet; kids get their own breakfast and make their school lunches, so it let’s us get ready pretty quickly. Then it’s just a 3 minute cycle to work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Fly a helicopter; ski or snowboard Corbet’s […]
Age: 47 Occupation: Radiologist specializing in sports injuries at Mercy Radiology and Emergency Radiology at Auckland Hospital What’s your morning routine? Up at 0600 for breakfast with the kids. I normally just have a glass of water with Good Green Stuff. Every other day I head to Next Gen for a morning TRX workout with Sean […]
Age: 27 Occupation: Managing Director/Video Producer What’s your morning routine? It tends to vary, as different video shoot projects mean that wake-up times can be all over the place. If it’s a more standard morning, I like to keep things easy – shower, good breakfast, make lunch, and a kiss on the cheek from my […]
Founded in 2012, Digitsole has fast become the world-leading distributor in connected footwear. Digitsole is footwear that speaks to your mobile phone and transfers information that will alter the shoe to cater for your individual foot, even coming with temperature control so you can keep your toes warm. The shoes have movement sensors built into […]
The NUVIZ is the world’s first integrated navigation system that combines navigation, communication, action camera, and music in a single headset. This new product cuts out the need for different devices and mobile phone for easier, quicker motorcycling not intrusive to the riders line of sight. With a weight of 200g and a length of […]
Blink XT has been renowned for releasing some pretty cool security tools. Founded in 2008 and recently purchased by Amazon, Blink has come up with a line of indoor and outdoor battery-operated security cameras that matches together with a Synch Module to connect it to any Android or Smartphone. The camera itself is about the […]
Doesn’t it get annoying when you’re half way through a television show and you get bombarded with five minutes of advertisements? Or when you’re sitting there with your kid and something pops up on TV that is inappropriate or just damn weird? Well, thank goodness for Filtrie. The company was founded in 2014 by a […]
Oh how wonderful technology is. Chinese company, Maxustech, announced in 2017 that they were planning on launching a home smart controller at your fingertips under their side-business, Welle. No one knew how literal their promise was. The first human motion detector to get onto the market, this matchbox-sized device reads any gesture or motion via […]
A brand new iPad has hit the shelves with new and improved specs while still maintaining the ‘classic’ iPad look. Now with its 9.7 inch screen and 2048×1536 resolution, this model’s display puts it in a new league of its own. Optimised by using Apple’s own A10 Fusion graphics chip (making its debut in the […]
To be fit, or not to be fit? That is the question. And the answer? Well, the global phenomenon known as Fitbit has it. They’ve undergone a whole lot of changes and additions over the years. The slender, sexy watch is a fitness lovers’ dream, but it seemed to be missing an element. This year, […]
Unfortunately, with Generation Z being so attached to their mobile phones, tablets, phones, Xbox’s and other devices, precious memories at the beach are no longer a reality. Kids would be more keen to surf the web than they would surfing actual waves. That being said, robots are fast becoming more and more prevalent in everyday […]
I’m sure we’ve all heard some conflicting ideas about coffee – whether it’s good or whether it’s bad, and the general consensus seemed to be one or two coffees a day was fine and may even have some health benefits. Now there’s even more good news for coffee addicts as a new study (Coffee consumption and […]
As the poster boy of the silicon valley startup scene Drew Houston, founder of Dropbox, is now worth $2.4 Billion. When we call you up to be Man on the Street and we ask you “What quote do you live by?”, feel free to quickly skip to this section, use one of these quotes and […]
With a retractable hard-top, a high-tech cockpit, the Superfly GT-42 is truly a boat to marvel at. I mean, seriously…just look at it. It’s like the Ferrari of the ocean! The latest addition to Flying Flipper’s already glowing resume, the Superfly has set to carve up the waves. During the Cannes Yachting Festival last year […]
While Uber is taking to the sky, Elon Musk is going underground with his Boring Company which is set torevolutionise public transport in Los Angeles. The plan involves a tunnel network under the city populated by electric carriages that can reach speeds of around 200km/h, and could get people around the city in minutes. “Boring […]
In the future, robots will pick through the vast quantities of data we’ve accrued during the 21st century like anthropologists, picking through our bones and learning from our mistakes. For now they’re practicing by showing us our own past at the Smithsonian in DC. As a way to get their name out there, the tech […]
The Tuhura (translated into Maori as ‘to discover’), is a 115 metre project of theirs and was designed by Lobanov Design studio, BMT Nigel Gee and interior designer Achille Salvagni to look and feel like a exploration vessel. The interior brings in East Asia and the Pacific Islands influences. The modern, brushed teak, tatami floors […]
The first renders of Westfield Newmarket’s $790 mil redevelopment show Auckland shoppers have a lot to look forward to. With multiple sites sitting on over four-and-a half hectares, the site will include New Zealand’s second David Jones department store, a new state-of-the-art cinema complex, as well as selection of the finest food and beverages New […]
It was one of the most surprising and amazing moments of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Imagine it: standing at the upper lip of the beastly half-pipe, nervousness pounding your brain, millions of people watching you in anticipation. You take a moment to breathe calmly…then you drop into the pipe. You don’t even consider for […]
Four decades of craft in every drop of our UMF® Manuka honey. Since 1974 we’ve been producing our world-renowned UMF® Manuka honey. Within every drop is the unique story of our heritage. From humble beginnings in the small rural town of Paengaroa, in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, Comvita® has become an incredible success story […]
Over the past 20 or-so years, there has been a seismic advancement in technology and travel. The ‘art of the mobile phone’, for example, has adapted drastically to accommodate to the changing times. We all know what our generations ‘mobile’ looks like – touch-screen, thin and slick in design; it can Bluetooth, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, […]
Hovercrafts are things of the future, alright. Nifty, seemingly weightless as they glide through the air. Think Back to the Future and McFly’s hoverboard, Star Wars with the racing pods on Tatooine, or the Green Goblin’s ride in Spiderman. Unfortunately, technology hasn’t been as quick and changing as these sci-fi films anticipated. Aerofex, the Manhattan-based […]
In the wake of the Tesla Roadster’s launch last November, XING Mobility took a sip from the same cup in the release of its Miss R electric supercar. The Taiwanese automotive company, XING Mobility, first started developing electric and vehicle technology and then moved to much bigger (and faster) things. A step into the future […]
Name: James Mazey Occupation: Coffee Sales Technician Age: 34 What’s your morning routine? I have a cup of coffee in bed and then go for a quick 5km run. Back home for a shower, some breakfast and another coffee before heading to work. What’s the top three things on your bucket list? Have a […]
Name: Sai Constantine Occupation: Director of The Institute of Digital Marketing New Zealand (IDMNZ) Age: 29 What’s your morning routine? 6.00am-Gym or Run in the Morning to set the tone of my day. 7.30am-Check my emails, prepare for any meetings during the day. 8.35am-Reply to emails What’s the top three things on your bucket […]
