Fade in: An ominous beat leads us into a darkened living room. A flickering television is the only illumination. A montage of news reports plays on the screen. Tom Hanks and his wife have coronavirus. Italy is lock-down. President Trump shuts the borders to European travellers. The NBA suspends the season. Stock market down amid…...
Joaquin Phoenix, winner of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture award for ‘Joker,’ poses in the Winner’s Gallery during the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium In January. Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar baiting role as the Joker has been earning him accolades everywhere, and…...
The Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota, have been a staple name for many a car dealership for years. At the CES in Vegas this year, in collaboration with Danish architecture firm, Bjarke Ingels Group, Toyota announced their next big concept project. To build an urban city powered completely on hydrogen fuel cells. Set to start building…...
As a once-avid skier, I can appreciate the appeal of a tight pair of snow blades. A design collaboration between global manufacturing company, Bentley, and the high-end Swiss ski manufacturer, Zai, have officially created the coolest set of skis. Created by composite carbon fibre materials that are also used in the latest generation of aircraft…...
Set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, but before everything hit the fan in Endgame, Scarlett Johansson returns as Natasha Romanoff AKA the titular Black Widow. It’s high time Widow got her own movie, exploring her past, her family, and everything that makes her tick. It turns out that her family is pretty…...
Montana isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of somewhere you expect to rub shoulders with the world’s elite, but this $25 million home is just a short drive away from Yellowstone Club, a members only venue that occasionally hosts Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake and various Wall Streeters when they have…...
Ghost Fire By Wilbur Smith It had to happen. Our first R18 book in our book review section! We tried hard to keep this a family-oriented section, much to the horror of everyone over 18 years old. But Wilbur Smith’s latest novel is too good not to include. Set in India back in the 1750’s,…...
Occupation: Drive Host on Coast Age: 42 What are the top three things on your bucket list? Watching Liverpool play live at Anfield at the Kop end. Taking my wife to New York and experiencing that incredible city together. Following Pearl Jam around on a world tour. They change the setlist every night, so no show is…...
Occupation: Commercial Planning Director, House of Travel New Zealand Age: 58 What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Travel more. Work to live, not live to work. Live by the motto that “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” How do you stay motivated? I’m always seeking a better…...
Photo Credit: White Spark Pictures While it’s still pretty warm in NZ, the Auckland Museum is showcasing a climate that’s a little on the chilly side. From now until 3 May, The Antarctica Experience will be exhibiting, giving visitors a virtual reality view of the icy continent. Using 360-degree camera control and 4K, high resolution…...
Occupation: Commentator at SKY Sport and Senior Account Manager Age: 42 What’s your morning routine? Up around 5:30am for a workout at home, then I jump onto the laptop to set up my schedule for the day before my daughter Willow wakes up at around 7am. I make her breakfast (always pancakes or French toast),…...
Photos by Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool Taking diving to the extreme is Colombian professional cliff diver, Orlando Duque. Duque took a dip at the historic Toorji Step Well in Jodhpur, India following the recent Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Built in the 1740s, the well was orginally built as a water source and…...
Creative psychology is a very interesting field to explore. Creatives oftentimes exert a certain type of enthused physical energy. They work on their art for long hours – oftentimes driving themselves crazy with stress – and teeter between fantasy and reality and are infamous for disappearing to the other side of the world to write,…...
This is it, for sure this time, Daniel Craig’s final outting as Bond. James Bond. He’s effectively transitioned the character, not only through to a new age of cinema, but also society. We sat down with Craig to discuss everything from working with Director Cary Fukunaga to getting into shape for this iconic role. Images…...
Movies like Harry Potter, Star Wars, the Marvel movies, Superman and Batman have all enjoyed outstanding runs, each earning billions as pop-culture phenomena. Die-hard fans around the world are forever waiting for the next sequel or fix from their favourite superheroes. Some have even been made into stage musicals. No other cluster of films though…...
In our ever-moving world of AI, market drops and fast cars, we often times forget the importance of the earth around us. Climate change is a growing concern for us all and one that can’t be ignored. The coral reefs are just too clogged with garbage and our lakes and streams are leading waste into…...
Launched in Germany almost 100 years ago, Hugo Boss has evolved from general purpose clothing to slick suits and a fashion trend setter. Since then they’ve continued to diversify and dominate the global scene with two stores already opening in Christchurch and Auckland. They’ve shown no sign of slowing down either, they’re currently preparing to…...
Looking back at their 50 year chronograph history, Tudor have brought sophistication and style to the art of watchmaking. Unique in its style, the Black Bay Chronograph boldly combines aquatic tradition of the Black Bay family with the chronograph’s timekeeping function that ruled the racetrack. In its birth year of 2017, it won the prize…...
Swiss made luxury watches and smart watches seem like a world apart. One world draws on a history of handmade craftsmanship, legacy and a reverence of the past. the other is all about the latest bells and whistles. The merging of these two worlds seems a tough one to reconcile, but over the last few…...
From left to right: Triumph & Disaster Gameface Moisturiser, 100g, $75; Triumph & Disaster Rock&Roll Face Scrub, 100ml, $49; Baxter of California Under Eye Complex Cream, 22.5ml, $49.99; Layrite Moisturising Conditioner, 300ml, $30; Trumpers Eucris Eau de Toilette, 100ml, $154.50; Layrite Daily Shampoo, 300ml, $30; Taylor of Old Bond Street St James Deodorant, 75ml, $31…....
It might well be that some of your childhood heros were F1 racers. Maybe Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher or Ayrton Senna even graced your wall. Big money, high speed, danger at almost every turn and, of course, the echoing sound of high revving combustion engines that defined the sport. While F1 might still…...
Located on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California stands one of the most famous nightclubs in the world. Perhaps in history too. Not so much for its appearance than its star-studded notability, the Viper Room has had its fair share of celebrity occupants. Regulars have included Toby Macguire, Leonard DiCaprio, Jared Leto and Jennifer Anniston…....
At the CES this year, the world was introduced to the latest in the future gadgets. One of the leading trends this year was that of transportation. Fully-autonomous vehicles are here to stay, it seems. Big car names like Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Honda and Toyota all showed off their latest concept ideas at this year’s show,…...
Named the Vision AVTR, this Mercedes-benz concept showcased at CES blends Biological sensibilities with transportation. Made in collaboration with James Cameron’s Avatar team, this is seriously a car for the future. With four near-wheel independently controlled motors, it has a combined engine power of more than 350 kW. This sort of control gives the AVTR…...
I have to pinch myself as I watch my two boys giggling over their Disney movie – wondering what the hell just happened. The last few months still don’t seem real. Our sixteen-month-old, Jed, is recovering from open-heart surgery, his skilfully darned chest-zipper still inflamed, but not sore enough to stop him cracking up at…...
Since he first put on an All Black jersey as a 23-year old in 2008, Kieran Read has amassed more than a century of test appearances. Now, after a stellar provincial, club, and international career – including back to back World Cup victories – the New Zealand captain writes openly and honestly about his time…...
The Under Armour HOVR Machina is a combination of comfort, form and stamina. Kitted out with real-time Form Coaching and digital analytics, the sneakers let runners track their running form with personalised guidance. Runners can measure their foot angles and ground contact time to give them a deeper understanding in longer runs using MapMyRun, part…...
Joint Movement Joint discomfort or pain is quite common for sports enthusiasts and those who suffer from arthritis. For full-body strength and wellness, a collagen supplement works holistically with antioxidant benefits for potent joint support. Collagen is the main structural protein in various areas of the body, like the skin, bones and teeth. Adashiko, founded…...
I’m not an inventor. I just want to make things better. – Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO There’s a lot of pride that business owners have. It’s actually really critical that pride and ownership extends to everyone in the organization. I think everyone is in the same boat in driving the company forward. – Aaron Levie,…...
We all crave connection, we’re only human after all. With each other, yes – but also with our interests, our daily tasks and the products we choose to use. Because long gone are the days of one brand or device fits all. Now, we have the power of choice. As marketers this means we need…...
You may not have noticed but it’s the beginning of a new decade (if you tell me it’s not technically a new decade until 2021, I’ll fight you) so what better time to look toward the future than right now. We’ve been combing through the options and found startups that have the potential to change…...
Common wisdom would tell us that Australasia would have a hard time keeping up with Europe when it comes to things like wine and chocolate. But whenever we’ve been given the chance, we’ve knocked it out of the park. NZ has its fair share of great wines and don’t get me started on anything we…...
There is a fine line between success and failure. Often our internal dialogue, outlook and beliefs can tip the scales either way. It is natural to suffer from doubts and imposter syndrome and to talk yourself out of potential opportunities. In the words of Winston Churchill: “Optimists see the opportunity in every problem, pessimists see…...
Do you plaster #yeswayrose all over your Instagram account, or are you yet to find one that really floats your boat? There’s so much more to rosé than the three P’s – Pale, Pink and Provence. Rosé has been in growth mode for several years and with a huge number of New Zealand brands producing…...
When we decided to launch a new insurance brand, we knew that we would have a fair bit of mud slung at us. After all, no one likes paying for their insurance, and no one really likes their insurance provider in New Zealand. The mud slinging started on day one, and continues to this day…....
Is your world full of queues to what you have done, or what you aspire to do? Do you have yesterday’s trophies and old pictures on the walls, continually reliving how it used to be? Check your office and marketing material and make sure it talks about achievements that your staff and customers see as…...
Started in 1967 and occupying different states around the US before ending up in the bright lights of Vegas, the CES is a glorious centre-point of the tech calendar. A spinoff of the Chicago Music Show, the show has been the birthplace of many of technology’s greatest achievements. With CES 2020 over for another year,…...
With CES over another year, we bring you our top picks for all the latest and greatest in the world of consumer electronics, or more specifically in the world of screens. Best TV SAMSUNG QLED, BEZEL-LESS 8K Doing a full-circle back to Samsung, the best TV set at CES has to go to the Japanese…...
It’s high time we stopped relying on a flipdown board to keep the sun out of our eyes and apply a little technology to the situation. Bosch is on the case with a simple solution which stays out of our way with a surprisingly lightweight solution. Currently in the concept phase at the moment, a…...
