• News

    Coming Soon: 269 Is a Vibrant Latin American and European Market That's Not Just Open on Weekends

    269 is a permanent market bringing food and fun to Auckland's Parnell Village.

  • News

    Now Open: A New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Duo Has Landed at the Grand Millennium Hotel

    The dining duo are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Auckland's best theatres.

  • News

    Chocstock Is Back For 2024 — and the Founders Want You to Know That Chocolate Isn't Just For Kids

    After a sweet success in 2021, 30 craft chocolate makers will be showing off their skills on Wellington's waterfront this June.

  • News

    The Votes Are In: These Are the Top 50 Gastropubs in New Zealand According to Pint-Loving Kiwis

    From classic 100-year-old pubs to unique local joints, there's a gastropub to fit everyone on this list.

  • News

    Auckland Chef Hercules Noble Is Turning KFC Into a Luxe Five-Course Meal for Three Nights Only

    At pop-up eatery Mr Sanders, Ponsonby Road diners will taste fried chicken like they never have before.

  • News

    Save the Date: US Favourite Popeyes Fried Chicken Is Touching Down in Auckland This April

    Calling all fried chicken lovers: It's been a long time coming, but Popeyes is finally moving in to Aotearoa.

Latest Openings
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    Advieh Restaurant and Bar

    1 Queen Street, Auckland

    This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.

  • Restaurant

    Anise

    210 Symonds Street, Auckland

    Power couple Sid and Chand Sahrawat have added another restaurant to their culinary bow.

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    GILT Brasserie

    2 Chancery Street, Auckland

    This European-inspired bistro is the perfect spot for a summer long lunch with a glass of wine in hand.

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    Soul Bar and Bistro

    Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland

    Located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct, with arguably one of the city's most enviable terraces.

  • Restaurant

    Manis Bakery and Cafe

    38 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    Hit up Ponsonby's newest patisserie for your morning coffee and croissant combo.

  • Restaurant

    Brothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ | Piha

    23 Marine Parade South, Piha

    Pair low-and-slow barbecue and ice-cold brews with salty sea air — that's summer sorted.

  • Bar

    Sunset

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

    Cocktails. Dancing. Sunsets. What more do you need?

  • Bar

    The Cellar Bar

    204 Quay Street, Auckland

    With in-house DJs and cocktail specialties, keep the party going at the Viaduct's new late-night cocktail bar.

  • Bar

    Bar Albert

    13 Wyndham Street, Auckland

    Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.

  • Bar

    Palmer

    1 Albert Street, Auckland

    This rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant is the jewel in the crown of the newly revamped Albert Street precinct.

  • Bar

    Atelier

    292 Karangahape Road, Auckland

    This airy and open recent addition to Karangahape is perfect for an after work brew or a romantic first date.

  • Bar

    Nanny's Eatery

    492 New North Road, Auckland

    With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.

  • News

    The New Season of 'Doctor Who' Starring 'Sex Education' Favourite Ncuti Gatwa Will Start Streaming in May

    Disney+ is releasing the first two episodes of the Fifteenth Doctor's run simultaneously worldwide, including Down Under.

  • News

    Emmy-Winning 'Beef' Star Ali Wong Is Bringing Her Latest Stand-Up Tour Down Under This Winter

    The comedian, 'Always Be My Maybe' writer and actor, and 'Dear Girls' author is hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

  • News

    Six Beautifully Chaotic Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Mates on a Rainy Saturday Afternoon

    Load up any of these multiplayer titles for guaranteed good times with your squad.

  • News

    Bringing Arrakis Back to Cinemas After Winning an Oscar: Australian Cinematographer Greig Fraser Talks 'Dune: Part Two'

    "You become an expert in the dunes," explains the Aussie talent, who started his career two decades ago in homegrown shorts, and was also Academy Award-nominated for 'Lion'.

  • News

    It Looks Like 'The Bear' Has Been Renewed for Season Four Before Season Three Is Even Served Up

    The two seasons will film back to back — and keep you exclaiming "yes chef!" and "cousin!" into 2025.

  • News

    'Black Mirror' Season Seven Will Arrive in 2025 with Six Episodes — Including a Sequel to 'USS Callister'

    Season four's 'Star Trek' riff is set to score a follow-up when Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series returns.

Featured Events
  • Event

    Twilight Tuesdays

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

    Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.

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    Straight to Churly's

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland

    Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.

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    Sunday Bakery at Pah Homestead

    Tuesday, January 30 - Saturday, March 30, 2024

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

    Pah Homestead has had a tasty addition to its art galleries and exhibits.

  • Event

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023

    Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

    For the 58th year, London's Natural History Museum has picked the best nature photographs — and you can view them at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

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  • Event

    Mr Sanders

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Thursday, March 21, 2024 and Friday, March 22, 2024 

    152 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

    For three nights only, Auckland chef Hercules Noble will be serving up a luxe version of KFC.

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    Yoga in the Sky

    Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Thursday, March 3, 2022, Sunday, March 6, 2022 and Wednesday, March 9, 2022 

    SkyCity Auckland, Auckland

    Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.

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  • Event

    The O le Pepelo Lunch Special

    Friday, March 8, 2024, Saturday, March 9, 2024, Friday, March 15, 2024 and Saturday, March 16, 2024 

    Tala, Auckland

    Immerse yourself in Samoan culture with a traditional lunch and a show.

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  • Event

    Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds

    Sunday, March 24, 2024

    The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland

    See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.

  • Event

    Casa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct

    Thursday, March 21, 2024

    Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

    Casa Bacardi has popped up on Auckland's Viaduct, but a warning to rum-lovers: its here for a good time, not a long time.

  • Event

    Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market

    Saturday, March 23, 2024

    Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland

    This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.

  • Event

    Fat Daddy's Bottomless

    Saturday, March 23, 2024

    The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

    How many burgers and beers can you down in 90 minutes? Find out at The Elephant Wrestler.

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  • Event

    Still Lives

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland

    The human sculpture has been created to encourage conversation about sexism, homophobia and transphobia in sport.

  • News

    Save the Date: Auckland Design Week Has Announced Its 2024 Lineup of Creative Talent for Its March Festival

    Come see what some of Auckland's most talented designers have to offer at this new annual event.

  • News

    Now Open: Kayu Studio Launches Furniture Showroom and Airbnb Decked Out in Its Designs

    At Kayu Casa, you can spend a weekend relaxing on one of the brand's comfy sofas before taking it home with you.

  • News

    Anew Is Selling 1500 Artist-Designed Drink Bottles to Mark the Start of Pride Month

    This is not just a drink bottle — it is a piece of art, too.

  • News

    Auckland's Harbour Bridge Will Be Lit Up with Two New Light Shows for the City's Public Holidays

    The Auckland Harbour Bridge will look a little different throughout February with new light shows for special occasions.

  • News

    Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024

    "Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."

Latest Guides
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    Palm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'

    Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.

  • News

    Sydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024

    Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.

  • News

    Now Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland

    With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.

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    JW Marriott Auckland Has Revealed 40 New Renovated Luxury Rooms — and You Can Be One of the First Guests

    The CBD hotel is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover and you could be one of the first guests to experience it.

  • News

    Queenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup

    This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Ada

    454 Great North Road, Auckland

    Walk through a former convent to find this Italian-inspired gem and be transported straight to Tuscany.

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    Origine

    172 Quay Street, Auckland

    The magnifique French jewel in Commercial Bay's crown is the brainchild of two of the country's hospitality powerhouses Ben Bayly and Chris Martin, along with their wives.

  • Restaurant

    GILT Brasserie

    2 Chancery Street, Auckland

    This European-inspired bistro is the perfect spot for a summer long lunch with a glass of wine in hand.

  • Restaurant

    Amano

    66-68 Tyler Street, Auckland Central

    The inner-city bakery has been transformed into a full-fledged restaurant, offering quite possibly the freshest pasta experience in New Zealand.

  • Restaurant

    Soul Bar and Bistro

    Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland

    Located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct, with arguably one of the city's most enviable terraces.

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