Clocked News ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ changes NZ war hero’s nationality to Australian by Alastair Cairns Call of Duty: Vanguard developer Sledgehammer Games has come under fire for portraying a character as Australian, despite the fact that he was inspired by…
Music Introducing Paddy Echo: the NZ artist creating euphoric, alt-pop perfection by Manning Patston Paddy Echo soars across his glistening production so smoothly, you’d think he’s an established star. The truth is, he’s only getting started. Singing over atmospheric…
Music ‘Beastie’ from Reb Fountain is an alt-folk wonder that quietly asks the big questions by Manning Patston Behind every Reb Fountain song is a stabbing intent, masked behind a smooth all-star band, and a smokey timbre. New Zealand folk heavyweight Reb Fountain…
Health News New Zealand becomes second country to introduce drug testing laws by Marcie Cheers New Zealand’s new law allows all drug users to test for purity without punishment as part of a renewed harm-minimisation effort. The new law, which…
Music ‘Infinite Youth’ by Merk is one of 2021’s best psychedelic albums by Manning Patston Sophomore album Infinite Youth from Merk injects a hard-hitting dose of sentimentality into his trademark hazy style. We’ve been hooked on the musical musings of New…
Music Video WATCH: Merk – ‘Deep Dive’ by Happy Screw becoming a famous musician, make dope pancakes instead. The newest video from New Zealand’s Merk is tongue-and-cheek humour at its finest, laid down atop…
Health News Politics New Zealand passes bill allowing paid leave after miscarriage and stillbirths by Marcie Cheers New Zealand’s government has passed a bill allowing three days of paid leave after experiencing miscarriages and stillbirths. In incredible news, New Zealand is the…
Nature News New Zealand rocked by three earthquakes in eight hours by Marcie Cheers Thousands of people on the North Island of New Zealand have been warned to evacuate to higher grounds after three large earthquakes struck the area,…
Health News Australia pops trans-Tasman travel bubble as New Zealand enters into lockdown by Ria Pandey Today, New Zealand woke up to a level three lockdown and a suspension of the trans-Tasman bubble with Australia, following three new COVID-19 cases. Australia’s…
Music ‘Precious’ from NZ artist Silas Futura is a silky-smooth victory lap by Manning Patston New single Precious by Silas Futura is a buttery dose of ecstasy with a personable, lively music video to match. New Zealand artist Silas Futura,…
Music WATCH: MISSY – ‘Petty’ by Happy New Zealand dark pop songwriter MISSY has released Petty, the first single since her 2019 album Strange. Featuring stunning production in its audio and visual realms alike,…
Health News New Zealand reports first Covid-19 case in two months by Jasmine Kassis A 56-year-old New Zealand woman has tested positive for coronavirus in the community, nine days after receiving a negative test in hotel quarantine. For the…
Clocked News Valve president Gabe Newell discusses “realistic possibility” of moving to New Zealand by Rian Howlett Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve, has spent the last 10 months stuck in New Zealand. The only thing is he doesn’t feel stuck…
