This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.
The second-ever SXSW Down Under featured 1400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances and 150 games.
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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".
The five-time Grammy-winner is playing both Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2025.
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsFood 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."
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These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.
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GuideThe 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).
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NewsSmoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine
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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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RestaurantAdvieh Restaurant and Bar
1 Queen Street, Auckland
This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.
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RestaurantAnise
210 Symonds Street, Auckland
Power couple Sid and Chand Sahrawat have added another restaurant to their culinary bow.
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RestaurantGILT 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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RestaurantSoul 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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CafeManis Bakery and Cafe
38 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Hit up Ponsonby's newest patisserie for your morning coffee and croissant combo.
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BarThe 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.
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BarBar Albert
13 Wyndham Street, Auckland
Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.
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NewsAunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour
This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsPleasure, Pain and Vacation Chaos Await in the First Teaser Trailer for 'The White Lotus' Season Three
Starring Walton Goggins and Parker Posey, the Thailand-set third instalment of HBO's acclaimed anthology series arrives in February 2025.
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NewsReturning to Middle-Earth for an Anime 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel: Miranda Otto Chats Reprising Éowyn in 'The War of the Rohirrim'
The noblewoman of Rohan narrates the franchise's first film in a decade — and the Australian actor behind her understands that "this character was really significant to a lot women growing up".
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NewsChecking Out of 'The White Lotus', Then Into an Underground Bunker in a Stellar Dystopian Thriller: Steve Zahn Talks 'Silo'
Since 90s favourite 'Reality Bites', Steve Zahn has been a constant screen presence, including starring in particularly excellent TV shows over the past few years.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Has Announced Its 2025 Dates — and After a Huge Event in 2024, It's Planning Another Big Fest
The second-ever SXSW Down Under featured 1400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances and 150 games.
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NewsDanny Boyle and Alex Garland's Zombie Franchise Is Back in the Stunning First Trailer for '28 Years Later'
More than two decades ago, '28 Days Later' helped bring Cillian Murphy to fame — and now its second sequel stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.
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EventCasa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct
Thu, 19 Dec, 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.
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EventStraight to Churly's
Thu, 19 Dec, 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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EventChristmas Lights at MOTAT 2024
Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs
MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.
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EventPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sun, 22 Dec, 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.
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EventYoga in the Sky
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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EventBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Sat, 21 Dec, 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.
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EventTwilight Tuesdays
Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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EventFat Daddy's Bottomless
Sat, 21 Dec, 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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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".
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NewsDesigning 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.
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NewsLego'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.
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NewsSave 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.
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NewsNow 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.
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NewsAnew 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.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
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This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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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.
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RestaurantAda
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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RestaurantAmano
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.
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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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Restaurantalma
130 Quay Street, Auckland
This restaurant from the team behind Amano, Ortolana and The Store spotlights the food of southern Spain.
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