There’s something inherently cool about the West Coast of America! Maybe it’s because of all those cool West Coast road trip movies Hollywood has made over the years. Movies like; Easy Rider, Vanishing Point, Sideways or even Thelma & Louise – which was set elsewhere but filmed in California. They all portray that environment of […]
Creativity is such a complex thing to grapple with for an artist. It can lurk, almost like a dormant hand-grenade, in the back alleyways of the brain. It is one of those traits that every artist seems to have an opinion on and clear understanding of, but can never explain. Its definition is malleable and […]
2021 had two major plagues, both swept the globe and both made a very small handful of people uber rich. Now as we’re on the tail end of both of them, everyone’s playing catch-up. 2021 was a big year for NFT funding. In 2020, venture capitalists put just $145 million into the NFT scene. Last […]
I’m not sure who exactly the target market is of this Trike-Boat-Camper, but I would like to meet them. The Z-Triton 2.0 is an amphibious camper-trike which perhaps offers you more freedom to roam than any other mode of transport in existence right now. It’s technically classed as a three-wheel electric moped (L2e in Europe) […]
In amongst all of the hype and craziness surrounding crypto, NFT’s and all the other red-hot investment trends that have popped up in the past few years, an age-old form of trading has made a surprising and fascinating resurgence in recent times. Sports cards have been around for over a century and while there has always been […]
We live in a pretty amazing world, where no two humans are the same and we all have a unique range of job skills and interests that dictate how we choose to make a living. However, that unfortunately doesn’t always translate to all the gaps being filled in the workforce and at any given time, […]
Who doesn’t love it when an established brand branches out and does something a bit more daring? It’s always fascinating when a brand with a very strong association with one style and aesthetic drops a release that goes against their modus operandi. And it’s probably fair to say that few names in the world of […]
Magazines are by their nature slow content. They are slowly curated and slowly consumed. They are outliers of a media and social universe that is fuelled by speed (not that kind of speed – although sometimes it might well be the case). Instant updates, instant opinions, instant opinions about other people’s instant opinions and so […]
Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman is one of those iconic roles which has been handed down from generation to generation of Batman films. It’s a character that’s always been a little hit or miss, but in the hands of Zoë Kravitz, it’s definitely a hit. A lot of time is given to Bruce Wayne’s journey to […]
I can hear it now…those titters and scoffs of fellow pedestrians as I gaze, lovingly, up at every skyscraper I see. I’m usually blocking the sidewalk, or standing in the middle of the road…hence the scoffing. I have lived in New Zealand for 26 of my 27 years on this earth, yet still (even in […]
There’s been a heck of a lot going on in the space industry in recent years, but the most important, exciting and frankly, awe-inspiring development in recent years might be what’s going on right now with the James Webb telescope. For those of you out there who have had their focus on the goings on […]
In the words of acting icon (and now bonafide commercial astronaut), William Shatner at the beginning of every episode of Star Trek: ‘Space, the final frontier…’ The unknowingness of that infinite expanse in the sky has always baffled us, teased us and sent modern science into a tail-spin. As we learn more and more about […]
Will Saunders caught this shot of rock climber Jake Tralley in mid-fall striking a pose. The spectacular view of Indian Creek, Utah, USA paired with the running pose creates a peaceful yet action packed shot that celebrates both nature and human achievement all in one go. Indian Creek is a go to location for climbers […]
Have a look at all the movies to watch in March and April 2022. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent In Cinemas 21 Apr Nicholas knocked it out of the park in 2021 with Pig, wiping the slate clean of all his oddball performances with something truly oscar worthy. Too bad it’s being immediately followed […]
Music certainly has that magic way of pin-pointing moments in life. When Gorillaz’ ‘Feel Good Inc.’ pops up on Spotify, I get taken back to age 12—the first smooch I had with a girl. ‘Summer of 69’ by Bryan Adams is embedded in my brain as one, specific summer holiday getaway to the family caravan. […]
Something profound happened to the history of New Zealand music when, through some divine planetary alignment and the drive, talent and vision of Tim Finn, we got Split Enz. With hit album after hit album during the 70s and 80s, the band produced a library of iconic songs that are as meaningful today as when […]
For the last two years, the month of March has been eerily quiet in the great racing city of Melbourne. Before the sporting world was figuratively thrown off its axis at the beginning of 2020, March was the month that the world’s most electric show on wheels kicks off its new season in the streets […]
Actors nowadays, to mainstream audiences, can easily get mixed-up or confused. We can dispose of those thespians like they’re products. There’s more out there on the artistic ether, so why waste time fully devoting ourselves to one specific one. ‘Have you guys seen the film with such-and-such?’ we sometimes ask our movie-buff friends. ‘Ya know, […]
‘Rapid Antigen, Lucira or PCR – which is the better nasopharyngeal test?’ Only a global pandemic dragging on for over two years could possibly bring such normally obscure health thoughts to our minds, yet this is what we find ourselves worrying about alongside our current concerns about travel with flaky borders and a majority of […]
It’s another year and another raft of electric cars are heading our way. They’re weird, they’re wonderful, they’re saving us a pretty penny at the gas pump. AA is speculating that petrol will hit $3 a litre sometime this year, so prepare for a sting in your wallet at the pump by opting out entirely. […]
While it may have felt like the world has been put on pause for many of us these last two years, the world of photography continues to bring us the snapshots of lives continuing to march forward. Our planet is a swirling watercolour of tastes, textures and people creating unique experiences in every moment, never […]
Time for tigers Lunar New Year is upon us and it’s the Year of the Tiger. As a homage to the celebrations, various watchmakers have brought their A-game, incorporating the Tiger motif into their timepieces. Our favourite is this Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Enamel “Tiger”, fetching somewhere in the ballpark of $154,000. The Reverso series has […]
Photographer: Chris Rhodes Styling: Lea T Make-up: Anne Sophie Costa Hair: Soichi Inagaki Burberry has introduced its Autumn-Winter 2022 Pre-Collection, designed by Chief Creative Officer, Riccardo Tisci. The collection delves into the outdoors. Signature outerwear is refreshed in new oversized silhouettes with reconstructed details – inspired by a youthful and fresh interpretation of classic utility […]
Dubbed the Bentley Bentayga Speed W12 by MANSORY, this streetsmart beauty has had the works, inside and out. The conversions made on the W12 come off the back of their work with the V8 last year, so they were all warmed up to work on this model. It’s been tuned up with a modified ECU […]
You know what’s better than a boat on the water? A boat in the air! Yes, I don’t get it either. Rome-based design studio, Lazzarini Design, have concocted up the concept, called Air Yacht, to give sailor the opportunity to ‘sail in the sky’. To be constructed from carbon fibre, this structure will come with […]
After another successful Movember campaign aimed at raising vital awareness of men’s health issues, from cancer to mental health, Michelle Terry, CEO of Movember, sets out exactly what happens when the final moustache is shaved. Earlier this month, The New Yorker magazine featured a cartoon of a ‘flock’ of moustaches flying off into the sunset […]
Staying healthy is the key to a strong biological age which gives us the edge over the one thing we’re constantly fighting, chronological age. This month we’ve found the things we eat, drink, and supplement to help you along your journey. Low Cholesterol Or A house? Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have found that eating […]
We all do our best to keep our bodies in at least a reasonable condition, but as the years tick over, most of us start to notice the little signs of decline. Maybe it’s the stiff joints when rolling out of bed or you’re just little slower filling in the morning crossword. While subtle signs […]
Te Mata Estate might be the oldest wine property in New Zealand, with 125 years of continuous production and an incredible global reputation based on a heritage of award-winning wines, but CEO Nick Buck isn’t living in the past. He shares with us his vision for the future of the company that has been in […]
“Those who are successful overcome their fears and take action. Those who aren’t submit to their fears and live with regrets.” Jay-Z, Musician and Former CEO of Def Jam Records. “Let yourself feel insecure from time, it will help you grow as an individual.” Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. “The biggest adventure you […]
My first business, Pure SEO, has grown rapidly almost every year since its inception in 2009. However, rapid growth does not necessarily reflect a well-oiled, efficient organisation. On the contrary, growth will strain your systems and test your limits, challenging you as never before, and that growth can stall if you don’t adapt. Larry Bossidy, […]
Stop doing everything that you do that doesn’t give you pleasure, real results or make any apparent difference. All of us can have a better life but we must take action and stop doing the shit that is not getting results or giving us pleasure. Stop reading right now and write down three things that […]
In 1847 Samuel Smith boarded a ship from England and made off to the new world. Like so many others like him to embrace the magnificient unknown and make a new life for himself. Personally I wonder what choice he would have made if he had known of New Zealand’s wine country, but no matter, […]
The Forever Hot Coffee You’ve just made a steaming hot cup of coffee. Just before you take a sip, one of your kids sprints headfirst through the ranchslider. A few hours later, after a quick trip to the emergency room, your abandoned, untouched coffee is stone cold and has developed a skin. Gross, can nothing […]
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 its current interpretation, and should you care? Well eventually you’re going to be interacting with […]
Now you might think that after spending over four years as Speaker of the House, Mallard might have some experience for dealing with unruly crowds. but his recent run-ins with the new local camping ground that has sprung up outside the beehive has shown us that maybe he should leave crowd control to the professionals. […]
Got time to kill? Then it’s time to kill… Mobs, and lots of them. Zenith Oculus, SteamVR, PlaystationVR Zenith is the VR MMO I have been waiting for. It has none of the jankiness of OrbusVR, learning from a couple years of VR gaming mistakes. Made by only a team of 15, its come out […]
While the aesthetic excellence of Grand Seiko’s entire range is what draws most of the attention from the untrained eye, the true mastery of the iconic Japanese watchmaker comes in what lies behind the glossy dials. Two of their newest releases SLGH009 & SLGA013 provide the latest examples of Grand Seiko’s technical excellence. Utilising Grand […]
EV’s. Safe to say they’re pretty hot right now. Despite some of the initial hesitancy from the general populace, it seems that the world has finally started to settle on the idea of electric vehicles becoming a commonplace fixture on our roads. How have we been won over exactly? I’d argue that it’s because EV […]
Take a look at any new collection from the top fashion houses nowadays and one thing becomes evident; the boundaries between high-end and street fashion are constantly blurred in the modern day. It seems more and more often, high-profile brand crossovers are popping up on our radar, with results ranging from truly awesome to questionably […]
It’s no secret that we here in New Zealand, a collective folk living on a trio of islands surrounded by two fantastic bodies of water on either side, love our boats. However, in a time where we are more aware than ever of the impact our vehicles, both on land, air and water, have on […]
Few places in the world look as beautiful when lit up as the seaside city of Sydney. So beautiful, in fact, that it has become an annual tradition to show off just how spectacular it is under the bright lights. The Harbour City, with the unmistakable Sydney Opera House as its crown jewel, is set […]
Starting life as a pilot boat for America One in the America’s Cup race in 2000, a 14m (50ft) launch, a catamaran or twin hull motor yacht had made its way into our family. After 20 years of many family trips though it was in much need of some love and attention, so we set […]
I’m not sure there’s a single person in my life that isn’t in desperate need of a luxury holiday after the 24 months we’ve all had to endure. For anyone with the cash who isn’t looking to jump back on a plane and head out overseas, there aren’t a lot of more appealing options out […]
As businesses prepare themselves for a possible paradigm shift in digital communications we need to now reconsider how we might be interfacing with brands and services. New Zealand startup Soul Machines has been at the forefront of this frontier for years now. This pole position in digital services has lead to a second round of […]
Does anything create the illusion of ‘at-home’ luxury quite like the home bar? Sure, maybe we can’t afford the big fancy swimming pool out back or the massive home theater system, but who needs that stuff when we can pour ourselves a cocktail on a Wednesday night and drink it from a fancy crystal glass! […]
While Rotorua is chalked full of awesome activities for those looking to fill in time, sometimes, the best way to spend a day exploring the surroundings is on foot. Few locations in the nation offer more unique and exciting spots for a day walk than the geothermal paradise, with a whole host of tracks and […]
If there’s one thing we know about the Super Bowl (and honestly, just America in general), it’s that you can always expect to see proud displays of extravagance and excess. Mostly in the stands, by the hundreds, maybe thousands of A-listers (and their hangers on) in the crowd, but every now and then, the players […]
Yes, fellas, it’s that time again. It’s very nearly Valentine’s Day and with Valentine’s Day comes the immense pressure of trying to come up with a somewhat original date idea to go along with the last-minute flowers and chocolate you bought on the way home from work. Fortunately, the wonderful town of Rotorua plays host […]
A glass of Tanqueray has become our household’s evening treat to stave off these muggy evenings. These recipes I’ve been bringing to you all have made me the defacto gin expert, and you know what, I’m going to own that. My wife is partial to her Tanqueray No.10 after discovering Gin shortly before getting pregnant. […]
You would’ve thought that with all of the incredible watchmakers out there pumping out new designs seemingly every five minutes, it would be hard to come up with something genuinely conceptually unique, something that we’ve really never seen before. Swiss-watchmakers Urwerk must have decided to take that as a personal challenge, as one of […]
Unlike most of the grizzled, raw-to-the-knuckle action heroes that he has become renowned for playing for the better part half of century, Sylvester Stallone has been living pretty good. Since 1994, the Rocky, Rambo and Expendables star has made his home in a truly stunning Beverly Park mansion, one that after almost three decades, he […]
Look, we all know taste is subjective, but at the end of the day, there’s something to be said for a consensus pick. Otherwise, why would we have awards in the first place? Heck, why on Earth did the Greek invent democracy if not to say we trust the verdict of the majority?! OK sure, […]
What are the coolest modes of transportation in the world (and no one say the Millenium Falcon, I’m talking about things that actually exist)? A jetski? Pretty damn cool, nothing is quite like the spray of ocean water coating you as cruise on those waves. How about a motorbike? Zooming along the open roads with […]
Lunar New Year is a funny old thing. Most of us recognise the name (which you might know as Chinese New Year) and remember when it pops up every February, yet I wonder how much New Zealanders actually know anything more about what goes on, other than the colourful lanterns that light up Albert Park […]
We appear to be having all the weather of the Mediterranean right now with none of the sites. At the very least we can bring the taste of the Mediterranean to us. Today’s cocktail is a classic Negroni taking advantage of the Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Distilled Gin. It’s a zesty, fruitful gin, offering a […]
Ah, choosing a restaurant. A task that can easily the most volatile piece of business in any trip, if not properly prepared for. Picking a restaurant in an unfamiliar area can go one of two ways; you either trust your instincts wander into the first place you see on a whim and hope for the […]
Our latest cocktail we’d like to bring you is the Bee’s Knees, and that’s not just a turn of phrase, that’s its name. We recommend mixing this particular summer refresher with Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Distilled Gin, which blends the exotic Rangpur lime with ginger and bay leaves for a spectacularly fresh flavour. The unique taste […]
So, it appears the Omicron variant has finally arrived on our shores and that means one thing; it’s time to panic and sensibly hoard every last toilet roll in sight like we did when this all kicked off back in March 2020. Hah, I’m kidding (no really, please don’t do that again), but the emergence […]
2021 was a year of many viral sensations which had us all talking, but when it came to streaming, there was one phenomenon which dominated the mainstream conversation like no other; Squid Game. Yes, you simply couldn’t look anywhere without seeing, reading or hearing about the Korean Netflix series that didn’t have a single recognisable […]
There was a time not that long ago when the artistry of graffiti was heavily looked down upon by large swathes of society, as the work of vandals and miscreants looking to act in rebellion against society. However, as the years have passed and through the masterful work of Banksy and hundreds of other pioneers […]
Few recent historical figures name carries more weight in the modern day than Muhammad Ali. The late great boxer and civil rights activist is one of the most iconic and influential athletes of our time, and his name is synonymous with greatness both in the sports world and out of it. It’s understandable, then, why a […]
Say what you want about Taika Waititi; the man doesn’t like to sit on his laurels. Fresh off another fine year in 2021, the eclectic Kiwi creative is coming to us with another exciting new project to kick off 2022. In an era of film and television that boasts two warring factions; the franchise lovers […]
The biggest business deals in history are speckled with hostile takeovers, intrigue and horrible pitfalls. While Microsoft’s $69 million deal with Activision Blizzard might seem like a huge deal, there have been much bigger deals out there with a lot more on the line. We decided take a look at the biggest, and occasionally wildest, […]
We’ve been showcasing a lot of cocktails for you to try at home recently, but this Pomegranate Sgroppino is for those that truly want to impress. Sgroppino translates to “to untie” in Italian, meaning to untie your stomach after a meal – the perfect digestivo! You’re going to look like one classy son of a […]
This weather has been ridiculously hot. Only the truly masochistic are sleeping with all their covers on. Our household has been going gangbusters on the gin and tonics just to cope. It really is the most refreshing beverage for this kind of weather. But variety is the spice of life, so maybe mixing it up […]
Cocktails are great. Paying $20 at a bar for a cocktail is not. Spending $60 buying a bunch of juices and mixers to make cocktails for one night at home and then having those random juices and mixers needlessly taking up shelf room for the next 6 months? Also, not great. Such is the conundrum for cocktail lovers […]
While the Epic Store potters away at trying to take on Steam, Microsoft is quietly becoming the Netflix of gaming, and its latest big moves might be putting it way ahead of the pack. Microsoft just announced that they will acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at $68.7 billion. […]
Everyone of a certain age remembers their first walkie-talkie set. For me, it was a big clunky set of blue and yellow gadgets, highly impractical to say the least, but there was nothing cooler than walking around with a walkie-talkie like you were an international agent in a spy movie. But handheld transceivers have always […]
Why is it that over and over, the entire world seems to become obsessed with one game at the exact same time, play the heck out of it for a month and then collectively drop it simultaneously? You could argue the general ideas of copycatting and FOMO when it comes to consumer products have been […]
While still far from a mainstream concept, the subject of the ‘four-day week work’ has become one of the more intriguing ongoing debate in modern society. In the past, we’ve covered the results that the Nordic nation of Iceland saw as they began to transition their work structure towards a four-day system, most of which […]
While our personal tech gadgets are designed sleeker and aesthetically pleasing with each new model, everyone knows it’s the bits on the inside that truly count, even if we don’t get to appreciate them with our eyes. Well, with their unique artistic vision, the folks over at the Shenzen-based Grid Studio have found a way […]
It’s no secret that one of the industries most impacted by the events of the last two years has been the airline industry. Not many people have been rushing to get on a plane recently, especially when the consistent emergence of new COVID strains has seen restrictions in just about every country in constant flux, […]
