Daniel du Plessis - Latest News [Page 1]
Extradition procedures for the Megaupload Four
Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:29 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Today the FBI shut down Megaupload and its affiliated sites in the USA. It is also been reported that the raid as extended to New Zealand, with four people being arrested in Auckland this morning , including Megaupload's Kim Schmitz (aka Dotcom). More >>
Highlife Matakana Offers Promised 'Razzle Dazzle'
Wednesday, 6 January 2010, 12:40 pm | Daniel du Plessis
There is something about a full moon. It brings out a rare energy in people. A primeval nature left over from our distant ancestors. More >>
Orientation 07: Only one day to Cheap as Chips
Saturday, 3 March 2007, 3:17 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Thursday night was a feature in the University of Canterbury’s Orientation festival lineup. Local band Fingerprint opened and were shortly followed by The Valves, leading up to Jordan Luck who played classic Exponents songs to a very steamy and vocal Ballroom ... More >>
Postponed X Air Gets Stunning Sunday
Monday, 12 February 2007, 4:00 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Postponed X Air Gets Stunning Sunday Photo story by Scoops David McLellan Click for big version With a photo like that, who needs a caption? Click for big version Click for big version Click for big version Crowd enjoys the sun Click for big version ... More >>
Images: Up Front At The Big Day Out Auckland 2007
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:59 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Click for big version Brit Indie Rockers Kasabian were a big hit on the green stage with singer Tom Meighan a favourite amongst the crowd More >>
Scoop Images: Helen Clark At Canterbury University
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 9:55 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Prime Minister Helen Clark today visited Canterbury University. Greeted by a rowdy crowd she made a fairly hurried exit after speaking briefly. Ms Clark later told Scoop that she had felt threatened by the proximity of a group of aggressive students ... More >>
Scoop Images: Tonight's Final Run At Whakapapa
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 8:07 pm | Daniel du Plessis
A near perfect day was had today at Whakapapa Skifield on Mt Ruapehu in the center of New Zealand's North Island. This photo essay, by David McLellan and Sam Sullivan, is of their final run this evening. More >>
Scoop Images: Red Bull Flugtag On The Waterfront
Monday, 15 March 2004, 9:30 am | Daniel du Plessis
Red Bull New Zealand's Flugtag – or 'Flying Day' – was held yesterday on the Wellington waterfront. Scoop's Daniel du Plessis was present to record the thrills, spills, ditchings and dunkings…. More >>
Scoop Images: Elves Rohan AllBlacks Jumbos &Liv
Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 12:38 pm | Daniel du Plessis
Elven guards, Rohan riders, AllBlacks captains, low flying Jumbos & Liv Tyler and Peter Jackson were among the sights snapped at the Embassy Theatre door by Scoop's Daniel du Plessis yesterday. The Embassy theatre was one of 11 screens showing the premiere ... More >>
Scoop Images: The Ski Trip – To Whakapapa
Saturday, 12 July 2003, 7:00 pm | Daniel du Plessis
The Road To The Mountain Mt Ruapehu Not Long Now First Snow Towards Ngaruahoe (Before The Snowfall) Whakapapa Snow Gun Icicles (1) Icicles (2) Icicles (3) From The Hut - – Towards Ngaruahoe (After The Snowfall) From The Hut – The Rockgarden (After The ... More >>
Scoop Images: Riding The White & Wild Horses
Tuesday, 8 April 2003, 5:27 pm | Daniel du Plessis
This afternoon Wellington's surfers were out in force in Lyall Bay taking advantage of the 10m swell coming in from the Southern Ocean. Pictures by David McLellan. See also these images from earlier in the day... Scoop Images: 10m White Horses On The ... More >>
Scoop Images: LOTR Street Party 2002 – Panorama
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 9:17 am | Daniel du Plessis
Scoop takes you virtually to yesterday’s street party in Wellington’s Courtenay Place for the Australasian Premiere of ”Lord of The Rings – The Two Towers” . Photos by Daniel du Plessis. More >>
Scoop Images: LOTR Street Party 2002 – Crowd Shots
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 9:16 am | Daniel du Plessis
Scoop takes you virtually to yesterday’s street party in Wellington’s Courtenay Place for the Australasian Premiere of ”Lord of The Rings – The Two Towers” . Photos by David McLellan. More >>
Scoop Images: Southerly Blow Has Its Compensations
Tuesday, 28 May 2002, 10:06 am | Daniel du Plessis
The southerly blow presently innundating Southland and Otago in snow has its compensations for surfers here in Wellington. The following images were taken on Wellington’s South Coast yesterday evening when the capital’s surfers were out in force taking advantage ... More >>