The final episode of Sunday has aired in New Zealand—a current affairs show that should, even if you follow the money, remain, says Jack Yan […]
To our Sunday colleagues, you should still be on air
May 13, 2024/1.14
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Thoughts as we reach our 26th anniversary
October 20, 2023/10.30
Founder and publisher Jack Yan has a few thoughts as Lucire turns 26—and he’s not going to retell the story about the day we started […]
Wētā Workshop creates Tūī design for 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards
December 11, 2021/9.36
The CEO and creative director at Wētā Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor, and his team have the honour of designing the Tūī award for the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards and have decided on a unique take on the native bird from which it draws its name. Joined by Dick Frizzell (2018) and Boh Runga (2019), […]
April 21, 2018/14.04
Ten weeks ago, I received an Instagram message from Lorraine Downes, whom most Kiwis will know as our only winner at Miss Universe (in 1983). I knew she had been working on a memoir, and before she could even tell me what it was about, I wrote back to say I would love a copy […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, Priyani Puketapu, completes shoots in Auckland
June 5, 2011/1.47
Denise Baynham Compared with 2010, the web buzz is quieter, but the New Zealand mainstream media interest is greater, as Miss Universe New Zealand 2011 Priyani Puketapu actively prepares for her journey to Miss Universe this year in São Paulo, Brazil. Following her win, Puketapu was ferried in the BMW X3—after three hours’ sleep—to […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, day five: dressed in lavender
April 28, 2011/12.46
Above, from top Danelle Kaukau (Miss Horowhenua), Cassie Matthews (Miss Auckland) and Georgia Easter (Miss Christchurch) at Farmers Lambton Quay. Priyani Puketapu (Miss Wellington), Talia Bennett (Miss North Harbour) and Courtney Ramsdale (Miss Howick). Bottom Isabelle Pearson (Miss Great South Vets), Nancy Yan (Miss Tend-a-Foot), Talia Bennett (Miss North Harbour), Courtney Ramsdale (Miss Howick), Georgia […]
An enjoyable Kiwi street-style find
March 3, 2011/9.59
Street style is at its most popular on the internet, which features numerous blogs dedicated to this art form. It’s true that many of them are rubbish and only every now and again do you find a pearler. Street and City Photos is one of the decent finds, with photos taken in both Wellington […]
Museum Hotel gives Miss Universe New Zealand an Apprentice setting
June 4, 2010/13.42
Above The Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 judging panel: Samantha Hannah, Evana Patterson, Jack Yan (in the chair), Dina Janse van Rensburg and Carl Manderson. If you caught my last post, you’ll know that I wasn’t with our Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 contestants until the evening. I awaited the arrival of Evana Patterson, with […]
Day 5: Miss New Zealands, unite!
June 3, 2010/14.07
Top Uma Lele with Rosie de Malmanche (sponsored by A Team Debt Consultants) at Farmers Lambton Quay. Above Miss Universe New Zealand 2009 Katie Taylor fields questions from this year’s entrants from the penthouse suite at the Museum Hotel. The Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 contestants might not have stopped Parliament today (see the parliamentary […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 contestants stop Parliament
June 2, 2010/12.18
From top The contestants at the steps of Parliament. The Hon Maurice Williamson MP receives glamorous guests—calling it a highlight of his political career. Before heading to Parliament, at Bowen Street. It’s not every day that you can stop a session of Parliament. But that’s exactly what happened today as the Miss Universe New […]
