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Matthew Tso15:20, Jul 02 2021 Ross Giblin Welcome to your daily live updates for Wellington on Friday, July 2. Kia ora Wellington, here’s your latest news around Wellington this Friday. Remember to keep scanning! 2:30pm: Te Reo name gifted to ancient rimu Wellington’s oldest and tallest tree, the 800-year-old rimu in Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, will officially be gifted the name Moko. The name Moko was decided after analysing the age and sex of the tree and was determined to be appropriate fo...

Deep in the heart of the Ruapehu District, at the confluence of the Retaruke and Whanganui Rivers, lies a realm of rugged wonder, a wilderness experience t

James Roque. Started in 1997 and inspired by comedy legend Billy T James, this award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the New Zealand comedy industry. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding emerging performer with a commitment to their comedy career. Brynley Stent took home the prestigious Yellow Towel for the Billy T, a $3,000 cash grant from New Zealand Comedy Trust, $300 of free power from Electric Kiwi, alongside a hotel package from Accor Hotels and dinner at a SKYCITY restaura...

Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand

Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand

2021 Fred Award Finalists Announced Winners include David Correos, Laura Daniel x Joseph Moore, and Eli Matthewson.by BWW News Desk FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrows final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs. The FRED, one of the highest commendations in our comedy industry, is awarded to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2021 NZ Intl Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo. Named in honour of the late comedy icon John Clarkes legendary Kiwi character F...

Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 11:35 am Business. I just wanted to get in early. Grant Robertson almost completely forgot to mention business in both his pre-Budget speeches. I didn’t want to risk the same mistake. Welcome thank you to Price Waterhouse Cooper and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for hosting us today. There is a short prayer, attributed to St Francis of Assisi that reads “Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and ...

Far North by motorbike: Now this is what I call a holiday 8 minutes to read By: Michael Lamb Theres more of the Far North to see on a gravel-loving bike off the main highways, writes Michael Lamb Im halfway down an old shark fishermans track on the Karikari Peninsula when the back wheel of my motorbike digs into a muddy rut and Im tossed sideways into a gorse bush. I stand up. The sun is oven hot. The birds are singing and everything is still. A trickle of petrol runs out of my BMW G650GS. I...

A rail ride with a difference: Expect to encounter rare native weka, ancient kahikatea trees and an effigy of a former US president in a compromising position.

Radio industry legend Phil Yule retires Newshub 29/04/2021 © Provided by Newshub His name might be unfamiliar to you, but in the broadcasting world Phil Yule is nothing short of a legend. Hes dedicated more than 50 years to the industry and has been a real asset for us at The AM Show. From working with Paul Holmes, Paul Henry and Kevin Black to producing some of the countrys most iconic songs like Poi E and Fred Daggs Gumboot Song, Phil has earned the title of industry legend.  Radio indu...