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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

    It's Happening Again: The First Trailer for 'Freakier Friday' Promises Another Spell of Body-Swapping Chaos

    Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back to navigate another identity crisis, with this 22-years-later sequel hitting cinemas in August 2025.

  • News

    Believing in 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Has Paid Off: Apple TV+'s Heartwarming Hit Comedy Is Officially Returning

    This is the news that everyone has been waiting for since 2023, and that the world needs right now — and yes, Jason Sudeikis is back, too.

  • News

    Joseph Kosinski on the Full 'F1' Trailer: How the 'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Teamed Up with Lewis Hamilton to Capture Formula 1's Intensity

    What does it take to make "the most-authentic racing film you will ever experience in a cinema"? Kosinski (and Hamilton) told us all about it.

  • News

    Dream a Little Dream: 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Arrives in April and Just Dropped a Suitably Reality-Bending Trailer

    Take a peek at the 'USS Callister' sequel episode — and another instalment that seems to have links to 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.

  • News

    Bloc Party Is Touring Down Under in 2025 to Play 'Silent Alarm' in Full and Celebrate the Band's 20th Anniversary

    'Banquet', 'Helicopter', 'This Modern Love', 'Like Eating Glass': they'll all be on the setlist on this seven-city tour.

  • News

    How Starring in 'Snowtown' Helped Lead to Roles in Not One But Two Bong Joon-ho Films: Daniel Henshall Talks 'Mickey 17'

    Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.

Featured Events
  • Event

    Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market

    Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

    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

    Straight to Churly's

    Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

    Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland

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

  • Event

    Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds

    Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

    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

    Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

    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

    Yoga in the Sky

    Multiple single dates

    SkyCity Auckland, Auckland

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

  • Event

    Twilight Tuesdays

    Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

    Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

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

  • 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

    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

    Ada

    454 Great North Road, Auckland

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

  • Bar

    York St Mechanics

    3 York Street, Newmarket

    A cross between a motorcycle showroom, a rustic dive bar, and the pool room of a Hell's Angel.

  • Restaurant

    alma

    130 Quay Street, Auckland

    This restaurant from the team behind Amano, Ortolana and The Store spotlights the food of southern Spain.

  • 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.

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