A Kiwi short-film about a Christchurch high school student who made global headlines after his prizegiving speech, will screen at this year’s Documentary Edge Film Festival. Directed by student filmmaker Mason Cade Packer, The Common Touch follows former Christchurch Boys’ High School pupil Jakob Ross Bailey’s quest to inspire others, after his 2015 prizegiving speech, just days after learning of his life-threatening cancer diagnosis, struck a chord with people around the world.
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University to honour distinguished alumni
Outstanding graduates of the University of Auckland, in fields ranging from the creative arts and broadcasting to science, health and optometry, will be honoured at a gala dinner this month [10 March]. The University will recognise four winners of Distinguished Alumni Awards and a Young Alumna of the Year for their outstanding contributions to their professions, their communities, New Zealand and internationally.
Ghost In the Shell Geishas: Go Behind-the-Scenes at WETA Workshop
The Ghost In the Shell geishas have been spoken about as one of the high points of the film’s trailer. If you’re curious about how they made those terrifying robots, Adam Savage has a video for you.
New Zealand judge upholds Kim Dotcom extradition ruling
In this Nov. 27, 2014, file photo, Kim Dotcom arrives at Auckland District Court in Auckland, New Zealand. A New Zealand judge on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, upheld an earlier court ruling that flamboyant internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his colleagues can be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges.
10 Things to Know for Today
This Feb. 4, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York.
10 Things to Know for Today
This Feb. 4, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York.
Chance the Rapper says he’s serious about moving to NZ, and he’s bringing his mum
The Chicago-based hip hop artist performed in the country for the first time last night headlining a part of a sold-out Rythm and Vines Festival. And says he’s enjoyed his visit so much he’s considering making the move permanent – but not without bringing some mates.