I have to confess that I haven’t yet seen Shadow in the Cloud, the 2020 World War II action horror film directed by New Zealander Roseanne Lian and starring Chloë Grace. There is no good reason for this as it actually looks really cool. Well, unless you count Covid’s momentary impact on cinematic movie releases […]
Hey, I thought we were supposed to be aiming for gender equality with women? Yet it turns out that they live about three years or so longer than us on average – plus they get ten more years without their skin ageing. To be fair, on the whole women spend a heap more time and […]
The app that, arguably above all others, has transformed the way we consume and interact with the news is falling into a new set of hands for the first time since its inception. The man often referred simply by his Twitter handle, @jack (full name; Jack Dorsey), announced that he would be leaving his post […]
After what has been a colossally complicated 18 months for the film industry, one entity has proven above all others its ability to withstand just about every obstacle thrown its way and still come smelling like roses. While compared to its most lucrative years 2021 stands poised to be one of its weaker periods in recent memory, it can’t be denied that, relative to the circumstances, Marvel Studios have […]
I got the great opportunity recently to take the Huawei FreeBuds 4 for a whirl ahead of their November 19th drop. The bottom line for everyone who just needs a quick recommendation: They’re comfortable, the audio is ridiculously good and they’re super shiny. Huawei has been delivering a strong line of audio products over this […]
How old are you really? Well, you could argue that it’s completely relative. After a hard night out or during your first session of a Boot Camp, you can feel a heck of a lot older than what the number was on the front of your last birthday card. On the other hand, picking up […]
Since we first became aware of our mortality, it seems like humans have been looking at ways to extend it. From weird sacrifices at the top of ancient pyramids, to quests for the fabled fountain of youth, to cryogenic chambers – we just seem to have trouble of letting life go. Luckily though, science is […]
Winkl is quickly disrupting one of our most clunky and inflexible industries – the mattress sector. Expensive offerings, slow delivery times and an old school shopping experience prompted ex–KPMG business strategist, Simon Sheterline, to change things up, and not only is he helping the New Zealand market sleep a whole lot easier, but he is […]
Every year, teams of mates get together to challenge the Oxfam Trailwalker and push themselves to their limits while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Taranaki countryside. The goal is to walk either 50km or 100km and get the whole team across the line in less than 36 hours. Along the way, the teams […]
What do you get the man who has absolutely everything? Why a bespoke Rolls-Royce of course, what else? The very epitome of luxury, nothing tells the world more about your personality than a Rolls-Royce. Yet, the car maker extraordinaire has taken this personalisation a step even further with the brand new Rolls-Royce Dawn ‘The Kita’. […]
Starting off with its two tone Midnight Sapphire and Silver paint job, this Ghost II SWB is set to impress. Powered by a twin turbo 6.6 litre V12, it has all the power you’re ever going to need for an effortless driving experience. Passengers get to enjoy individual rear seats and rear seat entertainment with […]
Nothing says luxury quite like the all new Rolls-Royce Phantom that’s hit our fair shores. It comes with Full Canadel Panelling in Open Pore Rosewood and the dash is a sight to behold with its Metropolitan Skyline Gallery and Bespoke Clock. I have a hard time calling anyone getting into this car “passengers” so let’s […]
It’s almost time to pop the lid and enjoy the sun, so why not do it in the epitome of sophistication in this Rolls-Royce Dawn Drophead, outfitted in Midnight Sapphire. It has a signature interior in Mandarin and Navy Blue, accented by full grain leather, perfectly offset by full Canadel panelling in Open Pore Rosewood. […]
In New Zealand you’ll be lucky to see one of these, a special order Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge finished in Burnout Grey. It comes with black badge alloys and gloss black brake callipers. Moving inside, it has a Black and Arctic White interior with a veneer in Technical Fibre. Pick one up now with a […]
To say that film and TV actor Dev Patel is on an upward trajectory is an understatement. The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Lion, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and now, The Personal History of David Copperfield, has become the new go-to Everyman. So how has he done it? What is his secret to global […]
How do you celebrate pure luxury? Why not create 50 bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghosts with hand detailing. After launching in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost 200EX has become the marque brands most successful motor car, becoming particularly popular with a new generation of success. It’s understated elegance and clean lines became highly sought after for those looking […]
So, Justin Timberlake has written a book; Hindsight & All the Things I Can’t See In Front of Me. Wow! Yet another celebrity kiss and tell featuring ruminations of a spoiled brat’s cash, girls and party-soaked life. Taking time out to read this epistle is going straight onto my “To Do” list – somewhere between […]
