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    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

  • News

    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

  • News

    Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

    "There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

  • News

    CP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors

    These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland

    From a famously fabulous modern Indian eatery to an Italian-inspired nook on K' Road — these are the Auckland restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

  • News

    Smoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine

    Making a delicious meal just got easier (and quicker).

Latest Openings
  • Restaurant

    Ayrburn

    1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown

    A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).

  • Pub

    The Fork And Tap

    51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

    A rustic gastropub offering respite from the cold.

  • Cafe

    Ilex Café

    Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City

    Go from coffee to cocktails in this light-filled cafe.

  • Cafe

    Birdwoods

    298 Middle Road, Havelock North

    A café, art gallery, sweets store and outdoor sculpture garden.

  • Restaurant

    The Green

    401 Grey Street, Hamilton

    A six-course degustation at an eight-seater chef's table.

  • Bar

    Azabu Mission Bay

    44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland

    Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.

  • Bar

    Azabu Mission Bay

    44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland

    Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.

  • Bar

    Puffin Wine Bar & Shop

    60 Ghuznee Street, Wellington

    Organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention drops.

  • Bar

    Glass House Kitchen

    17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

    Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

  • Bar

    Gatherings

    2 Papanui Road, Christchurch

    Dedicated to the simple joy of local cuisine.

  • 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.

  • News

    We're Thinking He's Back: Keanu Reeves Is Returning for a Fifth 'John Wick' Film, and an Animated Prequel Is Also on the Way

    Also new in the world of 'John Wick', the previously announced Donnie Yen-starring spinoff film about Caine will be directed by Yen himself.

  • News

    It Looks Like 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Getting a Brad Pitt-Starring Follow-Up Directed by David Fincher

    Quentin Tarantino mightn't be behind the lens, but he did write the script for the film, which is headed to Netflix.

  • News

    'Talk to Me' Directors Danny and Michael Philippou Want to Freak You Out All Over Again with the Full Trailer for 'Bring Her Back'

    Two years after their debut hit proved one of the highlights of 2023, the Australian pair are back with a new on-screen nightmare.

  • News

    Your Latest Look at 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Is Here with Episode Sequels, AI Nightmares and Unnerving Reunions

    The new season of Charlie Brooker's anthology series arrives on Netflix on Thursday, April 10, 2025 with six episodes.

  • News

    Satirising and Celebrating Hollywood All at Once: Chatting Showbiz Comedies with Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and 'The Studio' Crew

    Art imitates life — and parodies it — in Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's ace new Apple TV+ series, which perfects the balance between skewering and loving the film industry.

  • News

    If You're Keen to Get Excited About an 'Avengers' Movie Again, Marvel Has Announced the Packed Cast for 'Doomsday'

    While Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU was revealed in 2024, that's just the beginning — there's now a whole heap of familiar faces joining him

Featured Events
  • News

    You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

    Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

  • News

    "A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

    The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

  • News

    Designing the Future: How the Winners of the 2024 Lexus Design Award are Fixing Hidden Issues

    The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent. 

  • News

    Lego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall

    After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.

  • 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.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Eight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan

    Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.

  • News

    Snow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More

    Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • News

    Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

  • News

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • News

    The Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Ghost Street

    27 Galway Street, Auckland

    You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

  • Restaurant

    Ayrburn

    1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown

    A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).

  • Restaurant

    Ada

    454 Great North Road, Auckland

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

  • 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

    Glass House Kitchen

    17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

    Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

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