Mar 11, 2023 By Kyle Mullin Web Exclusive Yes Jordan Oosterhof, Tim Roth’s co-star in the new film Punch, took up boxing to prepare for this, his first ever film role. But the veteran character actor of Reservoir Dogs and Rob Roy fame pulls off his own, subtler physical feats in this acclaimed micro-budgeted New […]
Tag: New Zealand
New Zealand imposes sanctions against Russian Railways and SOGAZ
New Zealand has also imposed sanctions against a number of defense companies that are engaged in the “production and testing of equipment for the Russian Armed Forces.” The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Wellington of following a “Russophobic course” webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >< source srcset="https://s0.rbk.ru/v6_top_pics/resized/590xH/media/img/8/02/756593420372028.webp 590w" type="image/webp" > New Zealand authorities have expanded […]
Russia has imposed sanctions against the military and journalists from New Zealand
Another 32 New Zealanders were included in the Russian “stop list”. An indefinite ban on entry into Russia has been introduced against them. In April, in response to New Zealand sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs blacklisted 132 people ” type=”image/webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >< source srcset="https://s0.rbk.ru/v6_top_pics/resized/800xH/media/img/6/36/756591749358366.webp 800w" type="image/webp" media="(max-width: 400px) and (min-resolution: […]
New Zealand imposed sanctions against Konashenkov and Kostyukov
The restrictions included the heads of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company and Krasnaya Zvezda, Dobrodeev and Pimanov, as well as several organizations that Wellington considers responsible for disinformation and cyberattacks Igor Konashenkov New Zealand has expanded sanctions against Russia. The list of individual restrictions included “subjects [responsible for] misinformation and malicious [activities] […]
New Zealand announces sanctions against Russian defense enterprises
Wellington introduces restrictive measures against six defense structures and 170 Russian senators =”New Zealand announced sanctions against Russian defense enterprises” /> Nanaya Mahuta New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaya Mahuta announced the next sanctions against Russian politicians and the defense sector. The new restrictive measures are directed against 170 members of the Federation Council of Russia […]
New Zealand has introduced a 35% tariff on all Russian imports
New Zealand has imposed the most significant sanctions against Moscow. The country has set a 35% tariff on imports from Russia, and has also limited the category of export products .jpg” alt=”New Zealand has introduced a 35% tariff on all Russian imports” /> The New Zealand authorities have introduced a 35% tariff on all imports […]
New Zealand suspends visas for some Russians
As part of the new sanctions package, New Zealand has suspended the issuance of visas to Russian officials and other citizens associated with the “invasion of Ukraine” New Zealand banned the issuance of visas by Russian officials to other citizens associated with the “invasion of Ukraine.” This was stated by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, reports […]
10 Best Songs of the Week: Cate Le Bon, Big Thief, Alex Cameron, Madeline Kenney, and More
Nov 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone) Welcome to the 44th Songs of the Week of 2021. It was a fairly slow week for new songs, perhaps with Thanksgiving impending next week, but we found 10 we liked. In the last week we posted interviews with Squid, The Weather Station, Alison Klayman (director […]
Yumi Zouma Share New Song “Give it Hell,” Announce 2022 European Tour
Sep 07, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Nick Grennon New Zealand alt-pop group Yumi Zouma have shared a new song titled “Give it Hell.” It is their first song to come out since the release of their 2020 album Truth or Consequences, and it is out now via Polyvinyl. Check it out below, along […]
Solar Power
Aug 26, 2021 Web Exclusive By Sam Small It’s hard to believe that it was over eight years ago when 16-year-old Ella Yelich-O’Connor (aka Lorde) re-tuned the Top 40’s frequency with her slow tempo, finger snapping, practically a cappella anthem, “Royals,” a track that boldly condemned pop music as an exclusive, opulent facade. It’s ironic: […]
Premiere: Lisa Crawley Debuts New EP ‘Looking For Love (In A Major)’ – Stream It Below
Jul 22, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Karen Anne Patti New Zealand singer/songwriter Lisa Crawley’s career as an actress and musician has taken her from her native Auckland to London, Canada, and most recently, to LA. Crawley moved into her new home only months before lockdown began. She took to writing her latest batch […]
Fred Armisen on Record Store Day, His New EP, and Punk Rock
Jul 13, 2021 By Jake Uitti Web Exclusive Fred Armisen remembers the candy man. Or, rather, Armisen remembers, “The Candy Man,” sung and performed in 1972 by the great Sammy Davis Jr. In fact, Armisen says, it’s his first musical memory. The famed comedic star of Saturday Night Live and Portlandia and house band drummer […]
Connan Mockasin Announces New Album with His Dad Ade, Shares Video for New Song “The Wolf”
Jul 01, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Alex Marks New Zealand’s Connan Mockasin has announced a new album made in collaboration with his near 72-year-old father, Ade, entitled It’s Just Wind, and shared its first single, “The Wolf,” which is inspired by the fairytale character the Big Bad Wolf. A psychic told Connan to […]
Aldous Harding Shares Video for New Song “Old Peel” and Announces New 2022 Tour Dates
Jun 15, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Clare Shilland New Zealand singer/songwriter Aldous Harding has shared a brand new song, “Old Peel,” via a video for it. She has also announced some 2022 tour dates, including some North American shows, as well as ones in Europe and the UK. “Old Peel” is being described […]
Lorde Tentatively Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Solar Power”
Jun 10, 2021 By Mark Redfern New Zealand singer/songwriter Lorde has tentatively announced a new album, Solar Power, and shared its title track via a video for it. We say tentatively, because the album’s release date, tracklist, and cover art is all TBA. Lorde co-directed the video with Joel Kefali and it was shot on […]
Crowded House Share Video for New Single “Playing With Fire”
May 13, 2021 By Mark Redfern New Zealand’s Crowded House are releasing a new album, Dreamers Are Waiting, on June 4 via BMG. Now they have shared another song from it, “Playing With Fire,” via a video for the song. Watch the Mark Brown-directed video below. Frontman Neil Finn had this to say about “Playing […]
Premiere: Merk Debuts New Single, “But She Loves You”
Apr 05, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Lily Paris West New Zealand musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Merk (a.k.a. Mark Perkins) has returned, following his 2016 debut Swordfish, with a new upcoming record, Infinite Youth. On his sophomore album, Merk embraces a spacious approach, opening up to new sonic depths while maintaining the essential pop […]
Allie Crow Buckley on Her Debut Album “Moonlit and Devious”
Mar 17, 2021 By Andy Von Pip Photography by Nastassia Brückin Web Exclusive Allie Crow Buckley’s musical world is informed by travel. Born in San Francisco, Buckley moved to Venice, and then spent her formative years growing up in New Zealand. Then it was back to California, this time Malibu. After high school and spending […]
Soulchef – First Class Lyrics
[Hook] Yes I started off in Cleveland (SoulChef) Made my way to New Zealand (Goon Trax) Now I’m off to Japan The earth is my stage when the mic’s in my hand (Yes) I started off in Cleveland (SoulChef) Made my way to New Zealand (Goon Trax) Now I’m off to Japan First class revolution […]
Soulchef – Deal With It Lyrics
Intro: Hydroponikz Making music that you feelin from New York to New Zealand Verse 1: Hydroponikz Yeah, they greet me with a ”how do you do?” My day job political news, one day I’m jaded One day I’m like the only way I can deal is get faded Why the rich sittin somewhere shaded in this sorted peak This […]
Fiji – Warrior Lyrics
Well I have a dream To see the unification of Pacificans Australians, New Zealand and even the Fijians Going down to Samoa and ma Tongans Hawaiians, Tahitians and the Marquesas Even all the above that I ain’t mention You know who you are Stand up like a warrior You have to come together to hear […]
Drake Almost Put Hands On A Creep At The Crowd At His Tour Afterparty
Tweet Share Drake was very close to putting hands on a male creep in the audience on his tour’s afterparty in Australia. The 6 God has been touring Australia and New Zealand since the start of this month and after performing at his sold-out show in Sydney on Wednesday night, he was performing at an […]
Jessi‚ Microdot‚ Dumbfoundead & Lyricks – K.B.B (가위바위보)
[Intro: Jessi] 누가 먼저 가위바위보, 누가 먼저 가위바위보 누가 먼저 가위바위보, 누가 먼저 가위바위보 [Verse 1: Dumbfoundead] Microdot, half the YOX And one bad man, I’m a 나쁜 남자 I should go first, 내가 먼저 해야지 덤파형은 바쁘니깐 I wear my beanies like Gil from Leessang 피쳐 할 때는 진짜 비싸 But these my bros […]
Tech N9ne – Wifi (WeeFee) (The Storm Deluxe Edition Album)
[Intro:] Yeah *laughter* Go right up [Verse 1] Connect, ain’t nobody but Tech I been dope since I put raps on BASF cassette Since then my pen been at war like Montagues and Capulets A menacing strap you get, been winning in rap who’s next To get permanent power polluted, paper protruded Punani praise on […]