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Newsroom
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsroom
Forbes star listing for Kiwi whose games have hit 10 billion plays
A fortnight after Nelson-based game designer Janzen Masden's name appeared on one of the latest Forbes 30 under 30 lists, he's riding a high. He's 'stoked' about the Forbes name check and his company Splitting Point is celebrating its latest game Grow a Garden becoming the biggest hit on its host site, online gaming platform Roblox. Grow a Garden's concept is about as simple as it sounds: users buy seeds from a shop, plant them, wait for them to grow and collect the profits. The initial concept was built by another, unnamed game creator who Splitting Point and another studio, Do Big, has partnered with to take over the live operations and updates.
NZ Herald
18-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Shopkeepers foil robbery attempt in Manukau
Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka America's Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what's next. Video / Alyse Wright Social Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ Herald How To Get Rid Of Acne For Good, According To An Expert Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell A Nelson-based alarm and security systems company shared a video of a suspected drunk driver slamming through its doors at full speed. Video / Nelson Alarms Security Systems A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him. Christchurch local captures moment masked raiders take over a Christchurch Metro-Mart. Video / Supplied It's been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company's Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney US calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign. Naples, Italy, has been confirmed as the host of the 38th America's Cup. Raised in the shadows – Canterbury artist Sheelagh McHaffie draws the light she's fought to find. Video / Frank Film Made with funding from NZ on Air. MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18 Brooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word. NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large, Liam Dann breaks down all you need to know about the upcoming budget. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald
17-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Police arrest fleeing driver of stolen car after Otahuhu chase
Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell A Nelson-based alarm and security systems company shared a video of a suspected drunk driver slamming through its doors at full speed. Video / Nelson Alarms Security Systems A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him. Christchurch local captures moment masked raiders take over a Christchurch Metro-Mart. Video / Supplied It's been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company's Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney US calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign. Naples, Italy, has been confirmed as the host of the 38th America's Cup. Raised in the shadows – Canterbury artist Sheelagh McHaffie draws the light she's fought to find. Video / Frank Film Made with funding from NZ on Air. MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18 Brooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word. NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large, Liam Dann breaks down all you need to know about the upcoming budget. Video / NZ Herald Willis emphasises it should not be weaponised against women. Video / Jason Dorday Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff, economist Craig Renney and secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges speak after meeting with Minister Brooke van Velden CCTV footage shows two hooded offenders using a stolen car to ram the front doors of a Temuka petrol station around 3.23am, before fleeing with stolen items. Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to the media after a Pre-Budget 2025 Social Investment Speech at the Southern Initiative.
Scoop
17-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kaikōura ‘Reimagines' Tourism With New Visitor Centre
Article – David Hill – Local Democracy Reporter Kaikura's former i-Site building is set to be turned into a new state-of-the-art visitor centre. A state-of-the-art visitor centre is planned for Kaikōura as the town shakes off the traditional i-Site model. Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc (KITI) is planning to redevelop the former i-Site as it ''reimagines'' how it promotes the town as a tourist destination. The former Kaikōura i-Site building on West End, opposite the Kaikōura District Council building, has been in hibernation since July 2022, as visitor numbers dropped due to Covid-19 restrictions. The board instigated a review which identified the i-Site had become more of an information service, with less sales, as visitors increasingly sought information and made bookings online. ''It has a been long road developing a sustainable operating model because tourism has changed dramatically since Covid-19,'' KITI chairperson Chris Sturgeon said. ''Towns have had to rethink how they engage with the world.'' KITI (known by its marketing name, Destination Kaikōura) is a collaboration between the council and local tourist operators. The goal is to open the ''reimagined Kaikōura visitors centre'' in time the busy summer season, Mr Sturgeon said. Destination Kaikōura has engaged Nelson-based company Cuik (pronounced Kwick) to install self-service kiosks where visitors can get information and make bookings. ''It is still all about people, but it's also about being able to think differently and have a model which will last for years,'' Mr Sturgeon said. ''People are still the most important part – that friendly Kaikōura welcome and manaakitanga which visitors have come to expect. ''But we will be using technology to assist in the visitor experience.'' Tenants will be sought to share the building, possibly including a cafe or hospitality style business. Mr Sturgeon said the last two decades have been challenging for Kaikōura, with the town weathering the global financial crisis, earthquakes and Covid-19. Visitor numbers have bounced back after Covid-19, with domestic visitor numbers particularly strong, he said. ''Our shoulder seasons are spreading out, and we are seeing more people in March, April, September and October and we have more land-based activities including Eco-Zip and Moana Skies.'' With the Kaikōura district gaining international dark sky sanctuary status last year and the development of the Whale Trail, Mr Sturgeon said Kaikōura is becoming more of an all-year destination. While the cost has yet to be finalised, Mr Sturgeon said it was expected to be a few hundred thousand and will be funded by KITI. LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Scoop
17-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kaikōura ‘Reimagines' Tourism With New Visitor Centre
A state-of-the-art visitor centre is planned for Kaikōura as the town shakes off the traditional i-Site model. Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc (KITI) is planning to redevelop the former i-Site as it ''reimagines'' how it promotes the town as a tourist destination. The former Kaikōura i-Site building on West End, opposite the Kaikōura District Council building, has been in hibernation since July 2022, as visitor numbers dropped due to Covid-19 restrictions. The board instigated a review which identified the i-Site had become more of an information service, with less sales, as visitors increasingly sought information and made bookings online. ''It has a been long road developing a sustainable operating model because tourism has changed dramatically since Covid-19,'' KITI chairperson Chris Sturgeon said. ''Towns have had to rethink how they engage with the world.'' KITI (known by its marketing name, Destination Kaikōura) is a collaboration between the council and local tourist operators. The goal is to open the ''reimagined Kaikōura visitors centre'' in time the busy summer season, Mr Sturgeon said. Destination Kaikōura has engaged Nelson-based company Cuik (pronounced Kwick) to install self-service kiosks where visitors can get information and make bookings. ''It is still all about people, but it's also about being able to think differently and have a model which will last for years,'' Mr Sturgeon said. ''People are still the most important part - that friendly Kaikōura welcome and manaakitanga which visitors have come to expect. ''But we will be using technology to assist in the visitor experience.'' Tenants will be sought to share the building, possibly including a cafe or hospitality style business. Mr Sturgeon said the last two decades have been challenging for Kaikōura, with the town weathering the global financial crisis, earthquakes and Covid-19. Visitor numbers have bounced back after Covid-19, with domestic visitor numbers particularly strong, he said. ''Our shoulder seasons are spreading out, and we are seeing more people in March, April, September and October and we have more land-based activities including Eco-Zip and Moana Skies.'' With the Kaikōura district gaining international dark sky sanctuary status last year and the development of the Whale Trail, Mr Sturgeon said Kaikōura is becoming more of an all-year destination. While the cost has yet to be finalised, Mr Sturgeon said it was expected to be a few hundred thousand and will be funded by KITI. LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
