New Zealand audiences will get first shot at seeing the latest movie from the team behind Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. Director Edgar Wright has announced via Twitter that his latest film, The World’s End, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, will premiere in New Zealand on July 18.
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No fair go for Christchurch gym
A Fair Go television item featuring women trying to get out of contracts at temporarily closing gyms in Christchurch has been found to be misleading by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). In the Television New Zealand (TVNZ) show’s item, nine “furious” women were interviewed who wanted to cancel their contracts because two gyms were closing or relocating following the February 2011 earthquake
Bruno Mars announces second NZ show
Bruno Mars has added a second Auckland date his Moonshine Jungle tour. The singer returns to New Zealand next year and this time around he brings along special guest and Grammy wining artist Miguel.
Game aims to expose Kiwi music
A video game, the first to be funded by NZ On Air, has been released by Auckland games developer InGame, to promote New Zealand music. NZ On Air spent $287,000 on the game
Will.i.am swoops into Auckland
Multi Grammy-award winning hip hop artist will.i.am performed at a company party in Auckland last night. Calling the former Black Eyed Pea “one of the world’s biggest superstars”, Hallenstein’s Brothers enlisted him to DJ at its “Ultimate After Party”.
Taylor Swift announces NZ show
After wowing crowds over three nights in Auckland in March 2012, Taylor Swift is set to return this spring.
Dick Frizzell’s ‘little idea’ attracting big money
It’s arguably the most recognisable and reproduced image in New Zealand art – and judging from the results of a current online auction, the most desirable.
Hip hop don’t stop for Zulus
Say hip hop, and images of gangster wannabes smoking blunts, dripping in gold, guns and women are likely conjured up.
Mau furious over canoodling pics
TV presenter Alison Mau has taken a swipe at a New Zealand gossip magazine for taking intimate snaps of her and her partner at a concert. In a two-page spread, Woman’s Day printed cosy pictures of Mau and her partner Karleen Edmonds kissing and cuddling.
High priestess of risk
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