Antonia Prebble is used to being interrupted by the school bell, she hears it every rehearsal. But the 28-year-old TV actress is a professional when dealing with distractions
Antonia Prebble goes back to school
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Wellington cartoonist a winner
Wellingtonian Cory Mathis has taken the top prize in the first Young Cartoonist Awards. The illustrator and digital artist, currently studying illustration at the Learning Connexion in Taita, won $5000.
Decortica hit the North Island
Decortica are taking their big riffs around the North Island after a difficult end to 2012. The Auckland group’s critically acclaimed third album 11811 never quite got the push it deserved when their record label EMI got swallowed up by Universal Music Group.
Taylor Swift announces NZ show
After wowing crowds over three nights in Auckland in March 2012, Taylor Swift is set to return this spring.
Mau furious over canoodling pics
TV presenter Alison Mau has taken a swipe at a New Zealand gossip magazine for taking intimate snaps of her and her partner at a concert. In a two-page spread, Woman’s Day printed cosy pictures of Mau and her partner Karleen Edmonds kissing and cuddling.
Host with the X factor
It might be seven years since he last helped search for New Zealand’s next musical star, but television host Dominic Bowden certainly hasn’t been idle.
Beastwars got it covered
Whatever happens with their new album Blood Becomes Fire, Wellington heavy metal band Beastwars have got it covered. Nick Kellar, who won a Tui for his album cover design of their self-titled debut album has again produced another potentially award-winning design while a decision to send advance copies of the alum overseas has bought rave reviews
First album excites young singer
The 11-year-old songstress who captured the country’s attention last year on New Zealand’s Got Talent is set to release her first album. Competition runner-up Jessie Hillel can’t wait to hear the final cut of the album With Love, recorded in Auckland, which will hit the shelves on April 26.
Those troublesome tenants
A strong stomach and a sense of humour are two essential ingredients for anyone working as a property manager for residential rentals, according to Rachel Williams, who features in series two of TV2’s Renters. Williams has been doing the job for three years at Ray White’s Royal Oak branch in Auckland and she never ceases to be amazed by what she finds.
Oscar Kightley’s new role is no joke
You can read Oscar Kightley’s official biography on the NZ On Screen website, but his story’s also written in tattoos. He was born Vai Osa To’elau Mase in September, 1969 in Apia, Samoa (“Samoa” on his right arm; coconut trees and the five stars of the Samoan flag on his left arm)