18 Auckland Bars and Restaurants That Are Perfect Date Material

Valentine's Day plans, sorted.
Concrete Playground
February 10, 2016
  • Bar

    Coley & Punch - CLOSED

    22 Princess Wharf, Auckland

    Rightly boasting some of the best cocktails in the city.

  • Restaurant

    Indochine Kitchen - CLOSED

    42 Fort Street, Auckland

    The ideal spot for a casual-yet-artsy date and curating some Instagram food porn.

  • Bar

    Stafford Rd Wine Bar

    141 Queen Street, Northcote Point

    Perfect date spot, with the chances of running into your ex being zero to none.

  • Bar

    Xuxu

    Galway Street, Britomart

    The fantastically elegant bar is a killer spot for an after-work or pre-dinner appointment, or just to satisfy a burgeoning dumpling itch.

  • Bar

    The Gypsy Tea Room

    455 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn

    The perfect local watering hole for that after-work tipple or regular rendezvous.

  • Bar

    Orleans - CLOSED

    48 Customs Street East, Auckland

    Not only a bar and restaurant but the sole Auckland restaurant offering a live jazz soundtrack while you dine.

  • Restaurant

    Miann

    57 Fort Street, Auckland

    The place to go for dessert in the city. Try everything in sight.

  • Bar

    Coco’s Cantina

    376 Karangahape Road, Auckland

    The perfect beginning to a night out with friends, or a sexy meet-up in one of the darker corners of this otherwise bustling bar and eatery.

  • Restaurant

    Woodpecker Hill - CLOSED

    196 Parnell Rd, Parnell

    An oriental smokehouse from the city’s bastions of East-meets-West.

  • Restaurant

    Ima

    57 Fort Street, Auckland

    Expect overwhelmingly generous and comforting Mediterranean food.

  • Bar

    Depot

    86 Federal Street, Auckland Central

    Boisterous, welcoming and completely natural, most definitely characteristics we have come to associate with the infallible Al Brown.

  • Bar

    Farina

    244 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    Pared-back Italian dining at its best.

  • Restaurant

    Tanuki's Cave

    319b Queen Street, Auckland

    The lively Izakaya-style eating house promises to be an unexpected and inexpensive Japanese dining experience.

  • Bar

    Bedford Soda and Liquor

    4 Brown Street, Ponsonby

    It’s basically a sophisticated alcoholic American tuck shop

  • Restaurant

    Orphans Kitchen

    118 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    It’s casual, unpretentious and the food is superb.

  • Bar

    Jack - CLOSED

    155 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    Auckland’s ultimate date spot and best kept secret.

  • Restaurant

    Ostro - CLOSED

    Level 2, 52 Tyler St, Britomart

    Upscale yet unpretentious.

  • Restaurant

    Casita Miro

    3 Brown Rd, Waiheke Island

    A Waihetian treasure.

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  • Event

    Immaculate

    Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Sydney Sweeney turns in a stunning scream-queen performance worth worshipping in this excellent convent-set horror film.

  • Event

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

    Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    A return to New York helps boost this sequel to 2021's 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', but it's still worlds away from the franchise's 80s flicks.

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    Wicked Little Letters

    Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    This entertaining Olivia Colman- and Jessie Buckley-starring dramedy is based on a true tale about profanity-filled mail scandalising an English town in the 1920s.

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  • News

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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

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  • News

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  • News

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

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • Event

    KitKat Cookie Dough Croissant at DOMO

    Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 17, 2024

    Domo Bakery, Auckland

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  • News

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  • Domo Bakery

    Hurstmere Road, Auckland

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • Event

    Love Lies Bleeding

    Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

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  • Event

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    Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

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    The O le Pepelo Lunch Special

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    Tala, Auckland

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    Tofiga Fepulea'i: I Love You Full Speed No Brakes

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    Aotea Centre

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  • Event

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    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.

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    Various locations around New Zealand

    This week celebrates the local producers that play a vital role in feeding Kiwis throughout New Zealand.

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    242 Broadway Newmarket, Newmarket

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    152 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

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    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

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  • Event

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  • News

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  • Event

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  • Event

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  • News

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  • News

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  • Event

    Baghead

    Thursday, February 22 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Based on a 2017 short film, this Freya Allan-led horror flick with 'Talk to Me' vibes gets 'The Witcher' star chatting with the dead.

  • News

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  • Event

    Drive-Away Dolls

    Thursday, February 22 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    There’s no shortage of Coenesque fun in this gloriously wild road-trip comedy, even with just one of the filmmaking brothers driving the show.

  • News

    You'll Have to Wait Till 2025 to See Bong Joon-ho's New Robert Pattinson-Starring Sci-Fi Film 'Mickey 17'

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  • News

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  • News

    What an Airbnb Guest Wants: Christina Aguilera Is Hosting a Luxe Two-Night Las Vegas Stay 

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • News

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  • Event

    Aotearoa High Tea in The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart

    Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, May 12, 2024 

    The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

     Enjoy some of Aotearoa's best food in the elegant, heritage spaces of The Libraries.

  • News

    Odyssey Sensory Maze Is Auckland's Immersive New 19-Room Space to Get Lost Inside

    This is so much more than a maze, its an all-encompassing experience that'll transport you to other worlds.

  • Event

    The Zone of Interest

    Thursday, February 22 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    More than a decade after 'Under the Skin', filmmaker Jonathan Glazer returns with a chilling and unforgettable Holocaust drama.

  • Event

    Pixar Film Fest

    Thursday, February 22 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Pixar is bringing 'Soul', 'Turning Red' and 'Luca' to cinemas Down Under for the first time.

  • News

    Pixar Is Bringing 'Soul', 'Turning Red' and 'Luca' to Cinemas Down Under for the First Time

    The Pixar Film Fest is playing the animation studio's movies that went straight to the small screen during the pandemic.

  • Feature

    Your Essential Guide to Hobart

    Make the most of your trip to Hobart, Tassie’s increasingly popular capital city where superb dining and rugged natural beauty meet.

  • News

    Voting for New Zealand's Top 50 Gastropubs Is Now Open — Here's How to Vote for Your Favourite

    The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: all us pub-going New Zealanders.

  • News

    Meryl Streep Will Get Sleuthing Again When 'Only Murders in the Building' Returns for Season Four

    'Saturday Night Live' great Molly Shannon is also joining the cast — and Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez are back, of course.

  • Event

    Six Barrel Soda Pop-Up Britomart

    Wednesday, February 21 - Saturday, February 24, 2024

    Spacefor, Auckland

    Six Barrel Soda is serving up its low–sugar fizzy drink, plus two free mocktails using it, for four days only.

  • Event

    Almighty Active Reset

    Thursday, February 15 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Online

    Almighty is helping New Zealanders push reset mentally and physically with a week-long challenge.

  • Event

    Aesop Queer Library

    Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 18, 2024

    Aesop Ponsonby, Auckland

    Aēsop's worldwide project to promote authors in the queer community is coming to Auckland, just in time for Pride.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Swifties (and Everyone) a Free Doughnut Today If You Head in Wearing Friendship Bracelets

    Whether you're lucky enough to be seeing the 'Eras' tour or not, you'll find some happiness in the form of free doughnuts.

  • News

    Surreal and Sharp Rapper Comedy 'The Vince Staples Show' Is Your Next One-Sitting Netflix Binge

    The musician and actor plays himself in this five-part limited series, which'll help fill the 'Atlanta'-sized hole in your streaming queue.

  • News

    'Fantastic Four' Will Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025 with Pedro Pascal Leading the Cast

    Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn round out the superhero quartet's latest big-screen stint, following past flicks in 2005, 2007 and 2015.

  • News

    New Zealand International Film Festival Has Announced Dates, Locations and a New Artistic Director for 2024

    Under Paolo Bertolin, this year's NZIFF will screen in four cities, hitting Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.

  • News

    Now Open: Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Is the First Five-Star Hotel in Auckland Airport's Precinct

    The hotel is a homage to Tainui waka iwi, with stunning Māori designs featured from the exterior of the building to the furniture in the rooms.

  • News

    Stylish Drama 'The New Look' Stitches Together Christian Dior and Coco Chanel's WWII and Post-War Histories

    Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche star in this series about the two fashion figures, plus the importance of haute couture to French culture after the war.

  • News

    The First 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Sneak Peek Has Become the Most-Watched Movie Trailer of All Time

    The initial glimpse at both Deadpool and Wolverine's MCU debuts notched up 365-million views in 24 hours.

  • News

    Delicious Streaming News: 'The Bear' Is Set to Dish Up Its Third Season This Winter

    Even with 2023's Hollywood strikes, this award-winning kitchen-set dramedy is still making a midyear booking with your streaming queue.

  • Event

    Madame Web

    Wednesday, February 14 - Wednesday, March 6, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Casting Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney and Adam Scott can't save this tangled mess in Sony's 'Spider-Man' Universe.

  • News

    Pearl Jam Are Bringing Their Latest World Tour to Australia and New Zealand with Pixies in Support

    Locking in shows for November, this is the first time in a decade that the Eddie Vedder-led, Seattle-born band will play Down Under.

  • Restaurant

    Advieh Restaurant and Bar

    1 Queen Street, Auckland

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

  • News

    The Man, the Music, the Message: Chatting Bob Marley Biopics with Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch and the 'One Love' Team

    The leads of the first major biopic about the Jamaican reggae icon, plus co-star James Norton and filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, told us all about honouring a legend.

  • Event

    Bob Marley: One Love

    Wednesday, February 14 - Wednesday, March 6, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Another music biopic, another spectacular lead performance — this time from Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley.

  • Event

    Auckland Rainbow Parade 2024

    Saturday, February 17, 2024

    Ponsonby

    The LGBTQIA+ community and its allies will be marching down Ponsonby Road's main drag this weekend.

  • News

    New Zealand's Coromandel Distilling Co Has Taken Out Five Gold Medals at the 2024 World Gin Awards

    The microdistillery took home the gold medal in all five categories that its award-winning gin was entered in.

  • Event

    Behind the Smile

    Friday, February 16 - Friday, March 8, 2024

    Allpress Gallery, Freeman's Bay

    This exhibition hopes to shed a light on the mental-health struggles that everyday Kiwis may be living with despite their smile.

  • News

    Now Open: Advieh Is Auckland's New Go-To Eatery for Middle Eastern Food with a Twist

    Located in downtown Auckland with stunning views of Waitematā Harbour, Advieh is sure to become a dining hotspot.

  • News

    Glen Powell Is a "Tornado Wrangler" in the First Trailer for Storm-Chasing Sequel 'Twisters'

    It's been 28 years since 'Twister' hit cinemas — and now it's a franchise, with this followup swirling into cinemas in July.

  • News

    The First 'Wicked' Movie Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Has Just Dropped Its Debut Trailer

    Grande dons pink as Glinda in this first glimpse of 'Wicked: Part One', while Erivo defies gravity as Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West.

  • News

    "Your Little Cinematic Universe Is About to Change Forever": The First 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Is Here

    The Merc with a Mouth calls himself "Marvel Jesus" in the sneak peek for the first 'Deadpool' film in the MCU.

  • Event

    Blink-182: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2024

    Saturday, March 2, 2024

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    The Californian band have reunited with Tom DeLonge for a huge world tour — including playing Auckland.

  • News

    The First Timothée Chalamet-Starring 'Dune' Is Back in Cinemas Down Under to Help You Prepare for Part Two

    Get twice the spice by seeing Denis Villeneuve's two 'Dune' movies — some cinemas are doing double features, too.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    Now Open (Again): Tokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Finally Back on Your Japan Itinerary

    This dazzling must-visit gallery features everything from digital waterfalls to a tea house pouring cuppas adorned with blooming flowers.

  • Event

    Anti-Valentine's Party on Karangahape Road

    Thursday, February 15, 2024

    Karangahape Road, Auckland

    For one night only, Karangahape Road is throwing a street party dedicated to love and all its messiness.

  • News

    Spy Franchises, Secret Authors, Stellar Casts and Sam Rockwell Dancing: Matthew Vaughn Chats 'Argylle'

    When you’ve just made three 'Kingsman' movies, what comes next? More espionage — this time starting a new big-screen series.

  • News

    The Sequel to 'Moana' Will Hit Cinemas in 2024 — and What Can Disney Say Except "You're Welcome?"

    In 'Moana 2', which will reach the big screen in November, Moana will take to the seas of Oceania to answer the call from her ancestors.

  • 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

    Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Is Coming to Disney+ in March with Five Extra Songs

    Ready for it, Swifties? The streaming platform is calling it "the concert film in its entirety for the first time".

  • News

    Fresh From Winning Three Grammys, SZA Has Announced a 2024 Australian and New Zealand Tour

    The R&B singer just picked up Grammys for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Phoebe Bridgers.

  • Event

    Lunar New Year in Auckland

    Saturday, February 10, 2024

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    Auckland is welcoming the beginning of Lunar New Year in a big way, with 15 days of celebrations.

  • News

    Lupita Nyong'o Tries to Survive an Alien Invasion in the Trailer for 'A Quiet Place' Prequel 'Day One'

    The New York-set third film in the franchise jumps back to the events that started it all — with 'Stranger Things' star Joseph Quinn also featuring.

  • News

    Noel Fielding Swaps 'The Mighty Boosh' for Outlaw Life in 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin'

    There's an 'Our Flag Means Death' vibe to this new six-episode British comedy, which sees its star riff on a real-life highwayman.

  • Event

    Vans Valentine's Day Pop-Up

    Saturday, February 10, 2024

    Vans Queen Street, Auckland

    Nothing says 'I love you' like a pair of customised Valentine's Day Vans.

  • Event

    Bottoms Up at QT Auckland

    Sunday, February 11, 2024, Sunday, February 18, 2024 and Sunday, February 25, 2024 

    QT Auckland, Auckland

    QT Auckland is putting the 'long' in long lunch, with an afternoon of paella, tapas and bottomless Aperol spritz.

  • News

    Tenacious D Are Heading to Australia and NZ in 2024 for Their First Down Under Tour in Over a Decade

    Jack Black and Kyle Gass will play seven arena shows on the Australian and New Zealand leg of their 'Spicy Meatball' tour.

  • News

    Cross Street Music Festival's New Zealand-Only 2024 Lineup Includes Princess Chelsea, Balu Brigada and Te KuraHuia

    This festival celebrates homegrown talent from all parts of the music industry, from up-and-coming performers to stalwarts of the scene.

  • News

    Riveting British Detective Drama 'Criminal Record' Is Weighty, Well-Cast and a Must-Watch

    Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in this eight-part Apple TV+ series about new light being shone on an old case.

  • News

    Apple TV+ Has Unveiled the New and Returning Shows That You'll Be Able to Stream in the First Half of 2024

    New shows starring Ben Mendelsohn, Noomi Rapace, Noel Fielding, Kristen Wiig, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton and Jake Gyllenhaal are all on their way to your streaming queue.

  • News

    Making Aussie Whodunnits That Peer Beyond the Outback: Eric Bana and Robert Connolly Talk 'The Dry' and 'Force of Nature'

    If you loved Jane Harper's Aaron Falk books, the two men bringing them to the screen understand — they were fans of the novels first, too.

  • Event

    Force of Nature: The Dry 2

    Thursday, February 8 - Wednesday, February 28, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Eric Bana is excellent again as Aaron Falk, reteaming with filmmaker Robert Connolly to bring Jane Harper's second novel about the detective to the screen.

  • News

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor Will Bust Out 'Murder on the Dancefloor' When She Supports Take That's 2024 Down Under Tour

    The boy band is the headline act, but 'Saltburn' fans will be heading along for everyone's favourite early-2000s pop hit.

  • Guide

    The 13 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

  • Event

    Queens of the Stone Age: 'The End Is Nero' New Zealand Tour 2024

    Thursday, February 29, 2024

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    The Josh Homme-fronted group is touring Down Under for the first time since 2018.

  • Event

    Kelmarna Community Farm Dinners

    Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Thursday, February 15, 2024, Friday, February 23, 2024 and Saturday, February 24, 2024 

    Kelmarna Gardens, Auckland

    It's Grey Lynn's worst kept secret: a thriving farm complete with chicken and sheep, right in the middle of central Auckland.

  • News

    Calling All Adrenaline Seekers: South Island's Kaikoura Just Launched 600 Metres of Ziplines

    Experience the stunning landscape of this South Island town as you zip through the sky.

  • News

    Here's the Hefty List of Brand-New Movies and TV Shows That Are Hitting Netflix in 2024

    Don't say that you don't have anything to watch this year — Netflix's upcoming slate is huge.

  • News

    Player 456 Is Back: Netflix Has Unveiled Your First Look at 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Here's your first proper sneak peek at the hit South Korean series' new episodes, which will stream sometime in 2024.

  • News

    Forget the Brangelina Film: The New 'Mr & Mrs Smith' Series Is a Smart, Slinky and Intimate Spy Gem

    Donald Glover and Maya Erskine bring glorious chemistry to this lived-in take on married assassins juggling life, love and work.

  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Anise

    210 Symonds Street, Auckland

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

  • Event

    Waitangi ki Manukau

    Tuesday, February 6, 2024

    Manukau Sports Bowl, Manukau

    There's a lot going on at Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day, from cultural performances and free live music to delicious kai.

  • News

    Get Ready for More Idris Elba: High-Octane Streaming Thriller 'Hijack' Has Been Renewed for Season Two

    After season one proved a tension-dripping hit in 2023, Apple TV+ is bringing back the series for another run.

  • News

    Now Open: The French Cafe Has Transformed into a Central Auckland Dining Hub

    The top Auckland restaurant has undergone a makeover and now boasts two restaurants, a bar and private dining rooms.

  • Event

    Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic 2024

    Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

    Various

    If you' love your vino, you won't want to miss this.

  • News

    Auckland's BNZ Lantern Festival Is Back After Years of Cancellations in a Brand-New Location

    After a four-year-long hiatus, the festival is back — but there's been a few changes.

  • Event

    Auckland BNZ Lantern Festival 2024

    Friday, February 23, 2024, Saturday, February 24, 2024 and Sunday, February 25, 2024 

    Manukau Sports Bowl, Manukau

    The cultural celebration is back with 500 lanterns, 44 food stalls and a brand-new location.

  • Event

    Riceboy Sleeps

    Thursday, February 1 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Following a South Korean single mother and her son as they start new lives in Canada, this heartfelt drama is both tender and thoughtful.

  • Event

    Argylle

    Thursday, February 1 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Not content with just one star-studded action-comedy spy franchise to his name, ‘Kingsman’ filmmaker Matthew Vaughn starts another.

  • Event

    May December

    Thursday, February 15 - Wednesday, March 6, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman are phenomenal in this complicated based-on-a-true-tale drama, while 'Riverdale' star Charles Melton turns in his best performance yet.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January

    Spend your couch time watching an Oscar-nominated true tale, the 'Boy Swallows Universe' TV series and the stunning return of 'True Detective'.

  • Event

    Auckland Harbour Bridge Waitangi Day Light Show

    Thursday, February 1 - Tuesday, February 6, 2024

    Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland

    The bridge will be brightening up the sky with a special light show during the first week of February.

  • Event

    Auckland Harbour Bridge Light Show for Lunar New Year 2024

    Tuesday, February 20 - Sunday, February 25, 2024

    Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland

    Auckland's Harbour Bridge is putting on a light show to celebrate the return of one of the city's most-anticipated events: the Lantern Festival.

  • Event

    Mad Dogs and an Englishman

    Sunday, February 11, 2024

    The Rose Centre & Theatre

    Who knew that trying to train your dog could be so funny?

  • News

    Ghouls, Slime, Bill Murray, Paul Rudd: They're All in the Full 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Trailer

    The supernatural franchise returns to New York City to battle an ancient force that's trying to unleash a second Ice Age.

  • Event

    Freida Market Day 2024

    Saturday, February 3, 2024

    Freida Margolis, Grey Lynn

    From pre-loved fashion, records and knick knacks, you're bound to find some treasure at this Grey Lynn market.

  • News

    Australian 'House of the Dragon' Star Milly Alcock Has Just Been Cast as the New Supergirl

    After stepping into Rhaenyra Targaryen's shoes in the 'Game of Thrones' prequel, the Aussie actor is now becoming the Woman of Steel.

  • Event

    Sculpture on the Gulf 2024

    Saturday, February 24 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

    Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island

    Wander through incredible artwork on Auckland's slice of paradise, Waiheke Island.

  • 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

    Sydney Film Festival Is Launching the World's Largest Cash Award for First Nations Filmmaking

    Debuting at 2024's festival in June, the First Nations Award will hand out $35,000 for Indigenous filmmaking — and it's open to First Nations talents across the globe.

  • News

    School's Back: Season Two of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Arrive in April

    When the beloved Australian drama returns in April, Hartley High will be welcoming a few new faces — and plenty of favourites.

  • Event

    Cat Fooks: 'Luff' at The Arts House

    Friday, December 1, 2023

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

    Cat Fooks has curated an exhibition inspired by the one topic everyone's talking about — the weather.

  • News

    CubaDupa Has Announced the First 2024 Lineup for New Zealand's Biggest Street Festival

    Cuba Street will be taken over by colourful, eclectic performances in March 2024.

  • Event

    Fat Daddy's Bottomless Fried Chicken

    Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Thursday, January 1, 1970

    The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

    Do you pride yourself on the amount of fried chicken you can eat? Put your stomach to the test at The Elephant Wrestler.

  • News

    Break Out the Sugar Honeycombs: 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Finally Set to Hit Netflix in 2024

    2024 marks three years since the South Korean series first hit streaming and inspired a worldwide obsession — and it's finally returning for a second season.

  • News

    Unyoked Has Built Three New Cabins in the Kawakawa Bay Wilderness to Help You Relax and Recharge

    If you're yearning for an escape, heading to a remote cabin called Max, Maia and Lea might just be what you need.

  • Event

    Fat Daddy's Bottomless

    Saturday, January 27, 2024

    The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

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

  • News

    The New Zealand Artists That You Won't Want to Miss at Auckland's Laneway Festival in 2024

    Meet six talented Kiwis who will be singing their hearts out at Laneway this year.

  • News

    'Oppenheimer', 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Lead the 2024 Oscar Nominations 

    'Barbie' received eight nods, but Margot Robbie missed out for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig isn't among the Best Director contenders.

  • News

    Mark Your Diary: Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Night Shift and the Mona Gala Are All Returning in 2024

    Dark Mofo is sitting this year out, but some of its key events will still be enticing everyone to Tasmania in June.

  • News

    Haunting in Hong Kong: Nicole Kidman-Led Miniseries 'Expats' Is Another Must-See From 'The Farewell' Director Lulu Wang

    Following three American women living abroad, the six-part streaming series is based on the 2016 novel by Janice YK Lee.

  • Event

    The Color Purple

    Thursday, January 25 - Wednesday, February 14, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The second movie based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel takes its cues from the Tony-winning Broadway musical adaptation, embracing hope amid its heartbreaking tale.

  • News

    The Ten Best Day Spas in Auckland

    Treat yourself to a full-body scrub, a coconut milk bath or a luxurious buccal facial that literally fights gravity at these Auckland spas.

  • News

    Calling All Vino Lovers: Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic Has Announced Its 2024 Program

    The recently appointed Great Wine Capital is eager to show why it is considered the best of the best.

  • News

    The Talented Andrew Scott Steps Into Tom Ripley's Shoes in the First Trailer for Netflix's New Series

    The famous fictional con artist penned by Patricia Highsmith is heading back to the screen in a limited streaming series.

  • News

    Save the Date: Splendour in the Grass Has Revealed When You'll Be Dancing at North Byron Parklands in 2024

    It's too early for Splendour's lineup announcement yet, but you can block out a July weekend in your diary ASAP.

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