New Zealand Idol

NZ Idol winner Ben Lummis on fame, hummus and Michael Murphy

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Almost 15 years ago, the first ever season of New Zealand Idol aired on our screens with the public voting Ben Lummis all the way to the top. Today, Lummis is re-emerging onto the music scene with a new song, new mindset, and possibly, even a new tour. Looking back, 2004 was the golden era … Read more

‘Audiences love New Zealanders here’: Dominic Bowden talks to Alex Casey in LA

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Two years ago, Alex Casey climbed into the on-set trailer belonging to Dominic Bowden – then Dancing With the Stars US backstage host, now host of The Bachelor NZ – to talk live TV, Kiwis vs Americans, and making it in Los Angeles. Just as all roads lead to Rome and all Suzukis lead to … Read more