When you’ve experienced the strain of running with block-like headphones with wires twisting around you, you’ll agree that finding the right music headset whilst exercising is a definite necessity. 2018 seems to be the year of great music gadgets! JLab has recently released a new set of strong, waterproof, and oh-so-nice-to-wear earbuds. In 2016, they […]
A 1978 smash-hit by Queen features the lyric: “I want to ride my bicycle / I want to ride my bike / I want to ride my bicycle / I want to ride it where I like!” For cyclists alike, it would be a dream to ride their bikes wherever “[they] like”. Now, that dream […]
“Like a tablet, but on your skin…” The tagline for this product says it all. The Cicret Bracelet team are buzzing with their latest concept. Based in Paris, France, this company is really pulling out all the stops for this latest tech venture. Imagine this: a bracelet (available in 10 different colours) that looks quite […]
Mowing the lawns is sort’ve like vacuuming the house. It’s just one of those jobs you’ve just got to do. Through gritted teeth, manually taking to the lawn with a rickety push-pull mower can turn a man crazy. The line of garden equipment, Worx, has recently released a robot-companion tool that is convenient, not cost-effective […]
“Alexa, play my favorite K-Pop songs…” “Alexa, can you read me my audiobook in French…” “Alexa, open the garage door for me…” “Alexa, what’s the weather forecast for today?” These are just a few of the thousands of commands you can give Speak Music’s Muse. Pretty cool, right? Speak Music is a combination of fantastic, […]
Male grooming and shaving etiquette is long steeped in tradition, passed down from father to son, generation to generation, a skill that every man learns as they take the first steps out of boyhood and towards manhood. But as with any tradition and practice, new developments in technology provide more efficient, improved ways to go […]
An Actor, Producer, Writer, and advocate for equal rights in America, Jeff Goldblum has his sauve fingers in a lot of pies. With his flawless charm and alternative style, he’s been voted as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. After starring in blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, Independence Day, The Grand Budapest Hotel and […]
There’s a popular story that runs around online begging for your valuable clicks that goes along the lines of “13 Highly Successful People Who Never Graduated College”. It has a certain stick-it-to-the-man glint about it. Cheating the system to make it to the top by forging your own path while avoiding a ton of debt […]
The Nikunotoriko restaurant designed by Tokyo-based architect Ryoji Iedokoro might seem a strange context to enjoy a five star meal but there is perfectly sound logic behind the whole cave and forest aesthetic. Iedokoro referenced the primal hunter humans who gathered inside a cave or outside in a forest to sit around a fire to […]
Brazilian pro-surfer, Rodrigo Koxa recently became another record-holder. He officially broke the record of the largest wave ever surfed at the Nazare Beach in Portugal and received a Guiness World Record on the 30th of April. The surf was actually made last year on November the 7th, which was made official at World Surf League’s […]
Karl Lagerfeld + ModelCo “Beauty Butlers” stomp the streets of Paris to mark the launch of their limited edition colour cosmetics collection. Dressed in crisp suits and wearing helmets that are a 3D cartoon reinterpretation of Karl Lagerfeld, this butler flashmob got heads turning in the French city.
Just another day at the office for the crew of MAPFRE in the middle of Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race from Itajai to Newport. Starring Rob Greenhalgh, Willy Altadill, Xabi Fernande, Tamara Echegoyen on deck and 20+ kts of boat speed. 06 May, 2018 Standings after Leg 8 MAPFRE – 53 Points Dongfeng […]
To celebrate the power of the creative, Montblanc has recently released a new, special edition selection of fountain pens that will certainly get the ink flowing. As a nod to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella, Le Petit Prince, this pen is a reminder that anyone can create magic and harness imagination. Described at the most translatable […]
Behind every great beard is a great grooming routine. Proraso – the Italy-based facial cream specialists – have supplied a gentle moisturizer for your face and beard. It’s designed to remove dirt, dander and odours as well as helping you master that sophisticated look. The scent is a sweet mixture of cedar and Mediterranean citrus. […]
In the big ol’ world of wet shaving, every man wants precision when it comes to stylized facial hair. They want the coolest cut, the slickest shave, the freshest fade (if you will). Mühle has just the ticket to make the shaving experience more pleasurable. For any beginner (mid, or expert) shaver, hairremoval tools are […]
Linking four generations of traditional tie making expertise in New Zealand with the rich history of the world’s most famous print collection from Liberty of London. The Winter ’18 collection takes its inspiration from Eltham Palace. Revived in 1933, the interior was transformed into an Art Deco masterpiece. Bold geometrics and hand painted floral walls […]
With a cheeky hint of fun and a schmooze of suave, Italian luxury fashion-house Ermenegildo Zegna, has unveiled the third chapter of their defining moments campaign. Photographed in the Los Angeles hills, in front of a modern house bathed in the silver glow of a cloudy day, actors Javier Bardem and Dev Patel pose together […]
Former rugby league player and award-winning photographer, the photo techniques Russell Ord uses is quite unorthodox, to say the least. He really lives on the edge with his art, and goes to any length to capture the heart of the environment he thrives in. He gets up, close and personal with his subjects, even if […]
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Behind an unsuspecting door in a small lane in Britomart you’ll find New York-inspired cocktail lounge, Caretaker. Everything is in the details at this hard-to-find spot where you can choose your drop from the everchanging menu. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, let the bartender take control and whip up your own personalised cocktail. Caretaker. Roukai […]
Roasting coffee since 1990, Hummingbird Coffee is what you seriously need first thing in the morning. Sourcing the best coffee beans from around the world has always been Hummingbird’s philosophy, and they’ve certainly made a name for themselves around the coffee circuit. Based in Addington, Christchurch, the company thrives on freshlymade organic produce from around […]
Croatia’s supercar-maker Rimac Automobili has, to put it it bluntly, come up with the concept of a bloody fast car. A very, very bloody fast car. And it’s a ‘looker’ too. With a full carbon-fibre body and silver finish, Rimac’s latest concept car is certainly one that’s going to roll into the history books as […]
Submersibles are wonderful pieces of technology. Small, nifty little marine machines designed to go under the water… and yes they’re so much more than just a submarine… People remember James Bond for the tuxedos, vodka martinis, beautiful women and spy adventures. The actors behind it, legends in their art…Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton, […]
Trying to preface pearls of wisdom by some of the world’s most successful individuals can be a daunting task. Muhammad Ali has taken more hard hits than most of us ever will, Jeff Bezos is running an empire and Will Smith is Will Smith. I’ll let them speak for themselves. A BRAND FOR A […]
Sometimes working 9-5 in that bland, box-shaped office can get you down. Maybe what you need is a waterslide, or a giant shipwreck in the auditorium, or a nuclear bunker? Bahnoff Sweden The Swedish internet provider, founded in 1994 by Oscar Swartz, is a key service, that’s for sure…but wait until you’ve seen their office. […]
The 9th of this month marks World Gin Day – A true celebration of the sophisticate, refreshing beverage that many drinkers have come to enjoy over the years. Why not enjoy a bottle of Elephant Gin? Distilled in Germany, this gin embodies 14 botanicals and offers a sweet flavour of Baobab, the Buchu plant, Devil’s […]
Age: 37 Occupation: Entertainer/Theatre Practitioner What’s your morning routine? The alarm goes off, I take a moment to be inspired by the world, then I think about the day ahead. I sneak out of the room (as not to wake my wife and baby daughter), I get my son up and get him ready for […]
Age: 24 Occupation: Architectural Technician What’s your morning routine? Wake up, go to the gym. Head to work and drink enough coffee to keep me going for the rest of the day. What’s the top three things on your bucket list? See the sunrise in a hot air balloon. Scubadive in the deep sea. Design […]
Age: 33 Occupation: Head of Supply Chain at My Food Bag What’s your morning routine? Hit “snooze” once (or twice), feed the dog then shower and off to work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Swim with Sharks (without a cage) which im doing in Hawaii in September. Kayak with Orca in […]
The solar system we occupy is a fascinating place, that’s for certain – nine planets that glow as beacons and an uncountable infinity of stars. Beginning in the late 1950s, a race pitted capitalist America against communist Soviet Union to see who was superior with their space technology. The Soviets took the lead by launching […]
Trying to stay healthy, especially this time of year, is always a challenge. Thankfully, Comvita Propolis Oral Spray, with well known antioxidant properties to maintain a healthy immune system, can help you out: Comvita® Propolis Oral Spray Extra Strength 20ml Propolis has well known antioxidant properties to maintain a healthy immune system. Comvita® Propolis Oral […]
It might seem to some like sacrilege to sully a good single malt whisky by turning it into a cocktail. Especially, something like a Glenfiddich’s single malt 12 year whisky. But as these two examples prove, it is quite possible to use the sophisticated flavour profile of this wonderful whisky as an accommodating foundation to […]
First introduced in 1969, the Monaco was the first square waterproof automatic chronograph, the Monaco Gulf is a gem in a watchmaker’s crown. Though it slightly resembles the 1969 original version, its modern 3-part steel case and a sapphire crystal, rectangular shaped pushers and slimmer lugs (since 2009) and an open case back to reveal […]
Best-selling author of up to 70 books (and counting), Clive Cussler is a writer with an insanely vivid imagination. Swashbuckling adventures, megalomaniac villains, the electricity of espionage, the excitement of discovering sunken ships…intrigue, action, a snippet of humour – there’s something for every reader in Cussler’s writing. The author of The Mediterranean Caper (1973), Sahara […]
English singer, songwriter and model, Dua Lipa is one of those artists that you can’t not listen to, With hits like New Rules, IDGAF, and a collab with Calvin Harris in One Kiss. The real reason she has earned world-wide fame and recognition? She is just going forward and doing her own thing. English singer, […]
Race To The Hills A mad group start on the 5th stage of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge; these motorbikers are ready to burn some serious rubber. One of the world’s most prestigious international racing racks, the Desert Challenge is stretched over five days and reaches across the United AraB Emirates. The rusty colours of the […]
What with luxury watch brands having slipped back into the mainstream market for watch buyers, the timepiece is still very much alive and well. The big names in the watch business – Switzerland, Italy etc – still produce top-quality timepieces that will stand the test of time. M2 have put together a list of luxury […]
It’s time to fully embrace all the latest and greatest Autumn style trends. Here’s all the trends and pieces you need to get in on. Vans Vans never seem to fail anyone when they’re looking for fashionable, easy-to-wear shoes. They have the street cred as well. If you were a youngster in the early 80’s, […]
We all love a luxury dining experience, one filled with a chic interior, outstanding aesthetic and a complete sensory experience. Alibi restaurant delivers this and more, as Australia’s first ever 100% fully plant-based restaurant. Australia’s first ever 100 percent fully plant-based restaurant, Alibi, opened this March. Located in the Sydney suburb of Woolloomooloo, on the […]
The next revolution in photography has landed as the Sony World Photography Awards, an annual competition held by the World Photography Organization. A stunning celebration of capturing life’s most precious moments with just one click. On its 11th year (and counting), the awards are back and bigger than ever. Over 320,000 entries were considered last […]
When your life is full of writing, acting, producing AND being the lead singer of a band, you’re bound to have something interesting to say. Henry Beasley takes a few minutes with M2 to discuss life, success and motivation in this edition of Man On The Street: Age: 24 Occupation: Writer, actor, producer and […]
If you didn’t need money, what would you do? “I’d still build. I’d build cars, build tree houses, build cool alternative structures. I am not one to be able to do nothing, I always find something to keep my hands busy” – This guy clearly loves his job. Age: 28 Occupation: Owner of Round […]
Age 27 Occupation: Head Chef at Lula Inn What’s your morning routine? A PT session at Les Mills and then straight into the kitchen for work. What’s the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Nevis Bungy jump 2. Visit Old Trafford 3. Eat at Alinea restaurant in Chicago What advice would you give […]
“The Wall” is so much more than just a huge TV set, it’s a massive breakthrough in the development of televised entertainment. It even changes size. Whatever the viewer wants, “The Wall” gives. The world’s first modular MicroLED 146-inch TV featuring self-emitting technology has landed in the market. MicroLED’s are a lot smaller than […]
A leading developer in augmented reality and smart glass, Vuzix again has made tracks by releasing its Blade Augmented Reality Glasses onto the market. Perfect for any hands-free, on-the-go user, the functionality of this new piece of technology can navigate through the wearers basic and advanced needs. The Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses are completely untethered, […]
A new brand of e-bikes have hit the shelves recently, under the name of Cool Bikes. And yes, they are very cool. E-bikes are slowly becoming more and more the norm when it comes to quick travel on two wheels. Complete with Cruiser-like styles, and additions from top brands such as Samsung and Shimano, these […]
Chris Carter is a crime writer with a long résumé of published works. He is most well-known for his Robert Hunter series of detective novels, which includes An Evil Mind, One By One, The Night Stalker and The Crucifix Killer, all of which have enjoyed big success globally. But dig deeper into his CV, and […]
With a hippie-chic complexion, and a gritty sophistication, the Habitas in Tulum, Mexico is a new jewel in any holiday-goer’s crown. Opened last year by owners Oliver Ripley, Kfir Levy and Edwardo Costillo, this paradise-hotel has since enjoyed much hype, attracting famous celebrities, musicians and party-goers. Situated on its own private beach and just approximately […]
A beautiful image of a polar bear leaping across a stream of crystal-clear blue water. A gathering of squalling seagulls above a passing boat. A birds-eye view of a basketball game. These are the winning photos of last year’s SkyPixel’s Best Aerial Photos award. Sometimes, a photo is more than just a photo. Sometimes, it […]
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. From antibacterial sticking plasters to protective oral sprays, we have you covered for the imminent cold snap. March 16 was World Sleep Day. Why didn’t anyone tell me? I would have taken a day off work! The day is a way to remind us Kiwi blokes that sleeping […]
Age: 46 Occupation: Director of Melba Group What’s your morning routine? Starts with coffee, preferably roasted by Espresso Workshop, it always has! What are the top three things on your bucket list? Spend a white Christmas with my family in the States, travel on the Orient Express (can’t wait to see St Petersburg), windsurf on […]
Age: 28 Occupation: Visionary and climber at Jordon’s Climb for Awareness What’s your morning routine? The alarm is set for 5.03am. I roll into the gym and do a full workout until 6.45 and then back home, where it’s coffee time! What are the top three things on your bucket list? To find a bucket… […]
Gregg Hurwitz – the New York Times bestselling writer of 19 novels, numerous screenplays for films and a New York Times Bestselling graphic novelist for 14 comic books – has definitely hit the ground running when it comes to producing top-quality, thrilling fiction. With multiple award nods under his belt – such as a two-time […]
We’re only two years off 2020. It seems rather matter of fact, but by movie standards, you’d expect we’d be riding around on hover boards, have robot assistants and be flying around in cars, right? Actual technological advancements and ideas tend to live on separate timelines… but the realm of flying cars is becoming excitingly […]
Expressionist American photographer, Aaron Siskind once said: ‘Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…’ We bring you the iconic shots from The Wildlife Photographer of the Year, developed and produced by the National History Museum, London. Capturing the most magical parts of a […]
There’s no reason not to love a good holiday. But what if you’re looking for a bit more inspiration from your holidaying experience than you get from a traditional Kiwi bach or tent break? Where to then? We at M2 have compiled a list of the top 6 most architecturally beautiful holiday destinations from around […]
Polo is known as the Sport of Kings – a gentleman’s game, a game of skill and endurance, where the players must score points (sort of like football), all whilst riding horseback. First mentioned in literature in Persia about 600 BC, when the tribes domesticated horses and used the sport as a way of training […]
Austrian photographer Gregor Sailer is a changer of landscapes, and a tricker of minds. Photographs in his latest series, The Potemkin Village, strike a sense of confusion… but not everything is as it may seem. While growing up in Tyrol, Austria, Gregor Sailer started taking snaps at a young age and has not stopped […]
Situated on the Simunovich Olive Estate at the foot of the Bombay Hills, Bracu is a fascinating blend of old world heritage, cutting edge creativity, a large-scale olive operation and intimate dining… oh, and some knife throwing. Founded in 1999 by the Simonivich family, and known today as one of the largest privately owned olive […]
Propel (the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of radio-controlled devices) has recently released a new toy on the market, launching gaming and high-tech droning into the next galaxy. With The Last Jedi having hit the big screen last month, and more themed merchandise arriving on shelves around the country, Star Wars-mania is well and truly […]
Bermuda. June, 2017. The time is 1.31pm exactly. The pale sky is patterned with light grey clouds and seagulls squalling above. You look down at your Omega watch for what feels like the millionth time. There’s a light air about the ocean… an estimated nine-knot wind with the boat ebbing underneath you. You’re standing at […]
When you hear about radioactivity, you wouldn’t be the first person to automatically think of things you’d find in a sci-fi film: aliens, green glowing people, the odd deformed bird with four heads and 17 toes. We have researched and compiled a list of the most radioactive places on earth for your reading gratification and […]
The United States has a bit of a bad reputation for not only its consumerism but also the byproducts of that consumerism – rubbish. This criticism probably has some substance, given that the average daily waste production per capita globally is 1.2 kilograms, while Americans produce a wasteful 2.68 kilograms of rubbish a day per person. Given […]
My good mate Crog is on a Paleo diet. He wants to ‘turn the big stone wheel’ one day. He scavenges fruit and nuts from the bushes surrounding his cave. Think The Flintstones and you’ve got yourself a Crog. The menu for Crog and his Paleo mates are: vegetables, meat of grass-fed animals, nuts, fish, […]
As a child, Matt-Lewis Hewitt had always been drawn towards sports that required discipline, teamwork and structured routine. Sports like rugby, swimming, surf lifesaving, water polo and, especially, surfing. Starting at 14 years old, it took Hewitt just 18 months before he was competing professionally in surfing. The young prodigy was headed for success, no […]
I cannot imagine a world in which James Patterson’s novels are not in it. Plucking a Patterson work from my bookshelf feels like a spiritual ritual, almost. The esteemed 70-year-old New York-born author’s accomplished style of narration, and his vibrant, nail-biting prose submerged in alarming twists and turns, is still going strong in the literary […]
A harvest gold complexion and a fiery-but-curious sweet toffee texture, Ardbeg An Oa is a magical addition welcomed to the Islay Malts. Layered with a plethora of different flavours, the complex whiskey contains an illuminating exploration of age-old techniques. Gathering Vats combine different casks to marry flavours together; the tastes and emotions that Ardbeg have […]
If asked, what would you say male mental health looked like in New Zealand? Would you say that it looks well, or that it is struggling? That it needs more funding from the government? Better support? A louder voice? It seems we’ve got one of the highest suicide rates in the world, with males accounting […]
As the great English author and humorist, PG Wodehouse once stated: “To find a true man’s character, play golf with him.” Originating in Scotland in the 15th century, golf has become a serious pastime (or profession) for many. It is a game where players use a club and score shots depending on how close they […]
As much as we don’t want to admit it, we 40-plus guys have been using the classic cliché for years: “Kids, everything you’ve done (whether it be partying hard, drinking or drugs), your dads have done it all before.” And now, from a health perspective, we are starting to pay the price for those experiences! […]
Montblanc’s new fragrance pays tribute to a theme to which it is closely linked: exploration. Montblanc EXPLORER is a reflection of that fact that the Maison has been a favourite among keen travellers for the past century, thanks to its fountain pens whose ink never leaks, whatever happens in life or travel. These forward-thinking craftspeople […]
