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Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Jun 23, 2025
Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Jun 23, 2025

The first day of tour where we are staying one night in Tokaanu then a week in Thames, and a week in Rotorua was very eventful and frightening.

Jun 23, 2025
Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’
Jun 10, 2025
Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’
Jun 10, 2025

Artificial intelligence could deepen inequality and create ‘AI-poverty traps’ in   developing nations, write economists Dr Asha Sundaram and Dr Dennis Wesselbaum in their paper ‘Economic development reloaded: the AI revolution in developing nations’.

Jun 10, 2025
Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area
Jun 3, 2025
Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area
Jun 3, 2025

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of a river flowing gently into the sea, the air fresh with a salty breeze, and a symphony of birds to serenade the morning. This idyllic scene isn't a far-off dream but a reality at the Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area. In this blog post, we'll guide you through everything you need to know about this idyllic camping spot, how to adhere to the rules and set your self up for a wonderful (but brief stay).

Jun 3, 2025
Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour
May 30, 2025
Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour
May 30, 2025

Festival headliner trio 19-Twenty will perform Saturday night.

The New Zealand Blues & BBQ Festival is already making noise, with early bird two-day passes selling out before the deadline, proving there’s a hearty appetite for this epic three-day celebration of incredible blues music and mouthwatering food, returning to Rotorua this 28-30 November.

May 30, 2025
Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10
May 29, 2025
Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10
May 29, 2025

Iconic hamburger brand, Wendy’s is gearing up to fuel the passion of fans, followers, and friends of the One New Zealand Warriors with the unveiling of its limited edition Feed the Faith menu. Available now at all Wendy’s NZ restaurants until 10 August, the Feed the Faith Sweet & Smoky BBQ range is set to be the ultimate pre- and post-game ritual that Warriors fans will remember long after the official whistle blows. 

May 29, 2025
Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice
May 28, 2025
Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice
May 28, 2025

AUCKLAND,  28th May 2025: Keep your energy levels up and winter bugs at bay this winter by embracing nature’s own medicine – fresh seasonal produce.

May 28, 2025
Rotorua bucks national trends with growth across key economic indicators
May 28, 2025
Rotorua bucks national trends with growth across key economic indicators
May 28, 2025

Rotorua is standing out from the rest of the country, according to the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor, with the district recording positive movement across several key areas, despite a challenging national economic environment. 

Photo by Jeanne Rouillard on Unsplash

May 28, 2025
Cutting-edge art from Kaitaia to Invercargill: Finalists revealed for National Contemporary Art Award
May 26, 2025
Cutting-edge art from Kaitaia to Invercargill: Finalists revealed for National Contemporary Art Award
May 26, 2025

“It’s astounding this has happened for a third time in a row. Hundreds of entries have poured in from Aotearoa New Zealand artists at all stages of their careers, exceeding all our expectations. This reflects the vibrancy of the nation’s art scene and the essential role art plays in our society, as well as the importance of our philanthropic partners who enable us to offer such generous prizes.”

May 26, 2025
"Gem and Bones: Tour of New Zealand" – Getting Ready
May 22, 2025
"Gem and Bones: Tour of New Zealand" – Getting Ready
May 22, 2025

Embarking on a unique voyage as we attempt to narrate what we hope will be the most captivating road trip for Gem, my spirited Border Terrier, and Bones, aka Tony Cutting (me), her devoted human companion.

This is not your ordinary tourist tandem but a dynamic team with a quest to rhapsodise (speak or write about with great enthusiasm and delight) the lesser-known corners of New Zealand.

May 22, 2025
Eight young Fish & Game competition winners to enjoy unforgettable hunting weekend
May 12, 2025
Eight young Fish & Game competition winners to enjoy unforgettable hunting weekend
May 12, 2025

Eight keen young game bird hunters from around the country will enjoy two days hunting in outstanding wetlands, as winners of a competition run by Fish & Game New Zealand.  

May 12, 2025
Aotearoa Today Blogs & Articles from around New Zealand
VODAFONE WARRIORS TAKE TRIALS TO PROVINCES
Oct 25

Oct 25 VODAFONE WARRIORS TAKE TRIALS TO PROVINCES

Tony Cutting
NZ Warriors

Auckland, New Zealand, October 25, 2019 – Provincial North Island fans will have two chances to see the Vodafone Warriors prepare for their 2020 NRL campaign when they face the Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers early next year.

Activate your creativity by learning from the best
Oct 24

Oct 24 Activate your creativity by learning from the best

Tony Cutting
Wintec

One of the challenges when working in the creative industries is continually finding inspiration, and while the classroom still has its place for learners, gaining new insights and connections has a got a whole lot easier with Ramp.

Lexus Presents its Vision of Future Electrification with the World Premiere of the LF-30 Electrified Concept
Oct 23

Oct 23 Lexus Presents its Vision of Future Electrification with the World Premiere of the LF-30 Electrified Concept

Tony Cutting
Lexus NZ

TOKYO, JAPAN (October 23, 2019) – In its continued efforts to deliver innovative and amazing experiences, Lexus unveiled its “Lexus Electrified vision for an upcoming generation of electrified vehicles. Headlining this moment was the debut of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, which made its world premiere at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019.

$1.1M to be invested into Māori-led research to establish two new highly functional natural foods
Oct 23

Oct 23 $1.1M to be invested into Māori-led research to establish two new highly functional natural foods

Tony Cutting
National Sciences

his investment by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge and industry partners will  seek to establish two new highly functional natural foods – Karengo (a type of edible seaweed) and Mamaku (tree fern).

AI to bring significant benefits to New Zealand's health sector
Oct 22

Oct 22 AI to bring significant benefits to New Zealand's health sector

kip Brook
Top-selling RX is refreshed with refined craftsmanship and technology advances
Oct 21

Oct 21 Top-selling RX is refreshed with refined craftsmanship and technology advances

Tony Cutting
Lexus NZ

Lexus New Zealand’s most popular SUV, the RX, has been refreshed by Lexus engineers with the latest in takumi craftsmanship and technology advances.

World champ wins Poverty Bay title
Oct 20

Oct 20 World champ wins Poverty Bay title

Tony Cutting
Shearing Sports NZ

It was a case of many happy returns to Gisborne for the two Open champions at the Poverty Bay A and P Show Shearing and Woolhandling Championships on Gisborne.

Search for NZ’s Most Influential Chef of All Time
Oct 19

Oct 19 Search for NZ’s Most Influential Chef of All Time

Tony Cutting
Intl Culinary Studio
Kiwi chef wins coveted 'Best Ora King Dish' Award
Oct 18

Oct 18 Kiwi chef wins coveted 'Best Ora King Dish' Award

Tony Cutting
Ora King
UC professor wins award for carbon forestry research
Oct 16

Oct 16 UC professor wins award for carbon forestry research

Tony Cutting
University of Canterbury
Banks and fintech backing climate change efforts
Oct 16

Oct 16 Banks and fintech backing climate change efforts

kip Brook

Oct 15
Oct 15 NZNO critical of proposed nurse staffing changes affecting elderly care in Canterbury

Tony Cutting
NZ Nurses Organisation
New Zealand School of Dance Delivers a Thrilling Dance Programme for their 2019 Graduation Season
Oct 15

Oct 15 New Zealand School of Dance Delivers a Thrilling Dance Programme for their 2019 Graduation Season

Tony Cutting
NZ School of Dance

New Zealand School of Dance 3rd Yr Contemporary Dance Students -Alessia Augello & Cheyanne Teka. Photographed by Stephen A'Court

Smarter cities needed to achieve government ambitions
Oct 14

Oct 14 Smarter cities needed to achieve government ambitions

kip Brook
Cyber attacks costing NZ millions of dollars annually   
Oct 14

Oct 14 Cyber attacks costing NZ millions of dollars annually  

kip Brook
Toyota to unveil next-generation “Mirai Concept” at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show’s “Future Expo”
Oct 11

Oct 11 Toyota to unveil next-generation “Mirai Concept” at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show’s “Future Expo”

Tony Cutting
Toyota NZ

Toyota today announced that it will preview the next generation of its ground-breaking, zero-emission Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

Specially-Designed Toyota “Tokyo 2020 Version” e-Palette to Provide Automated Mobility to Athletes
Oct 10

Oct 10 Specially-Designed Toyota “Tokyo 2020 Version” e-Palette to Provide Automated Mobility to Athletes

Tony Cutting
Toyota NZ

Toyota announced yesterday that it will supply up to 20 specially-designed “Tokyo 2020 Version” e-Palette vehicles to support athlete mobility at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, where it will provide automated, loop-line transportation in the Olympic and Paralympic villages for athletes and related staff.

UC researcher awarded $800,000 fellowship to save kauri from attack
Oct 10

Oct 10 UC researcher awarded $800,000 fellowship to save kauri from attack

Tony Cutting
University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury (UC) engineer Dr Volker Nock has been awarded a 2019 Rutherford Discovery Fellowship to accelerate research into saving native trees from fungal pathogens, announced today by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

NZ exercise industry awards’ finalists named
Oct 10

Oct 10 NZ exercise industry awards’ finalists named

kip Brook
10 Tips for Preventing the Lunchbox Boomerang
Oct 9

Oct 9 10 Tips for Preventing the Lunchbox Boomerang

Tony Cutting
The Confident Eater
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