AUCKLAND, Today: Young drivers are four times more likely to crash if they use their phones behind the wheel. So ACC, NZTA and NZ Police are teaming up to tackle that stat head-on.
Leigh Hart is back and brings Paid to Talk to Hauraki
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi comedy legend Leigh Hart is making his radio return with a brand-new show on Radio Hauraki — and a podcast to go with it.
Meet the new rova. It’s way more than just radio now
AUCKLAND, Today: There’s no shortage of apps fighting for your time, but rova’s not here to blend in. It’s already boosted active users by 35%* — and it’s only just getting started.
Arrivals & Departures: Curious Nation brings in award-winning producer Braydon Priest
AUCKLAND, Today: Curious Nation has welcomed former MediaWorks leader Braydon Priest as senior producer, helping support its growing slate of creative work across Aotearoa.
BcgCrave launches with culture, tech and serious brand energy
AUCKLAND, Today: Two creative forces have officially joined up to form BcgCrave — a fresh agency built on strategy, culture, tech and ideas that don’t just land, but move.
Arrivals & Departures: Fresh thinking and bold strategy as Becky Erwood returns to Mango
AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Communications has welcomed Becky Erwood as its new Group Business Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience across strategic comms, brand building and industry advocacy.
Animates petition sparks action over fireworks fears
AUCKLAND, Today: Animates took a huge step for pet safety this week, presenting the Pawprint Petition to MP Greg Fleming outside Parliament – backed by a massive 173,152 signatures.[lightbox selector=”.Animates-0625″ opacity=”0.875″ prev_scale=”0.75″ prev_opacity=”0.75″ next_scale=”0.75″ next_opacity=”0.75″ orientation=”horizontal”
Another round of wins for Scapegrace
AUCKLAND, Today: Scapegrace Distilling Co. has kicked off 2025 strong, scoring big again—this time with a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
New Powerball campaign dares to dream
AUCKLAND, Today: Lotto New Zealand and DDB Aotearoa are back with the seventh Powerball Imagine campaign — and this time, it’s stripping away the drama and turning up the fun.
Arrivals & Departures: Kath Mitchell steps up as CEO of OOHMAA and CAML
AUCKLAND, Today: The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) and Calibre Audience Measurement Limited (CAML) have announced Kath Mitchell as incoming CEO, with the appointment effective early July.
