AUCKLAND, Today: Wendy’s has turned an April Fools’ prank into reality, thanks to fans who refused to let it go. Meet the Baconator Frosty – the salty-sweet mash-up nobody expected, but everybody demanded.
Arrivals & Departures: Radio Hauraki welcomes Bec Sandys to the whānau
AUCKLAND, Today: Bec Sandys has been named the new daytime host for Radio Hauraki, bringing her trademark humour and energy to the airwaves. The comedian and media producer is no stranger to the station’s loyal listeners.
Localist gives Kiwi businesses a head start online
AUCKLAND, Today: Localist has rolled out its Free Website Initiative, offering small businesses across New Zealand a professionally built website at no cost, helping them grow online without the usual stress or expense.
MediaWorks secures exclusive media partnership with Addington Raceway
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has teamed up with Addington Raceway, Canterbury’s go-to destination for racing and entertainment, in a new partnership designed to bring fans closer to the action both on and off the track.
Giorgio Armani, the titan who stitched his name into history takes his final bow
AUCKLAND, Today: The fashion world is mourning Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer and billionaire brand owner, who has died at 91.
Arrivals & Departures: oOh!media appoints Kelly Harvey as Nick Vile prepares to exit
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media is shaking up its New Zealand leadership, with current Head of Marketing Kelly Harvey stepping into the newly created role of Head of NZ, while long-time GM Nick Vile prepares to depart in 2026.
Bastion Shine shifts NordEast into gear
AUCKLAND, Today: NordEast Vehicle Distributors has chosen Bastion Shine as its integrated agency partner, backing the launch of a bold new distribution business uniting six Geely Group brands under one umbrella for the first time worldwide.
Lush partners with Gender Minorities Aotearoa to launch Liberation Bath Bomb
AUCKLAND, Today: Lush Cosmetics has teamed up with Gender Minorities Aotearoa, showing support for the trans and gender-diverse community at a time when discrimination and political pressure are on the rise.
Brewed to be perfetto: De’Longhi pours humour into coffee rituals
AUCKLAND, Today: De’Longhi is redefining coffee perfection with its credo: “It’s not just perfect, it’s perfetto.” The world-leading coffee machine brand wants to inspire coffee lovers to embrace life, Italian style.
RealNZ named finalist in 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: RealNZ has been named a finalist in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards, following on from its win as the 2024 Supreme Award recipient.
