• News

    You'll Soon Be Able to Holiday in Japan Again Without Booking a Guided Tour

    Japan's border rules are changing, relaxing some of the requirements around tourism — including for holidays from Australia and New Zealand.

  • News

    The Dazzling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Instantly Recaptures Middle-Earth's Magic

    'The Lord of the Rings' franchise looks as spectacular as a streaming series as it did in cinemas — and this prequel series glistens with adventure and discovery, too.

  • News

    Brilliant Chef Dramedy 'The Bear' Turns Kitchen Chaos Into One of 2022's Best New TV Shows

    It took a couple of months for the hit series to arrive Down Under after its US premiere, but this Jeremy Allen White-starring show was worth the wait.

  • Event

    Muru

    Thu, 1 Sep - Wed, 21 Sep 2022

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Cliff Curtis turns in a weighty performance opposite Tāme Iti as himself in this bold, tense and potent response to the Tūhoe raids.

  • Event

    Orphan: First Kill

    Thu, 1 Sep - Wed, 21 Sep 2022

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The ‘Orphan’ franchise is back, this time with a prequel about its pint-sized psychopath — and it still relies upon committed performances and a wild twist.

  • News

    'Winnie-the-Pooh' Slasher Flick 'Blood and Honey' Just Dropped Its Supremely Creepy First Trailer

    What happens after the usually cuddly bear and his pals get left alone in the Hundred Acre Wood for years? This new horror flick poses a grisly answer.

  • Event

    Three Thousand Years of Longing

    Thu, 1 Sep - Wed, 21 Sep 2022

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    After 'Mad Max: Fury Road', Australian director George Miller spirits up an enchanting and affecting tale about stories and wishes starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.

  • News

    The 24/7 Live-Stream of Melbourne's Peregrine Falcons Is Back for Another Nesting Season

    A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD since 1991 — and you can watch their chicks hatch from across the ditch.

  • News

    KitKat Has Released the Milo Chocolate Bars of Your Childhood Dreams

    Two beloved childhood chocolate treats are combining in one wafer and choc-malt filled bar — in three varieties, too.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August

    Make a couch date with the ace new addition to the 'Predator' franchise, a must-see set in a Chicago sandwich shop and a mystery-thriller about a chaotic tropical getaway.

  • News

    Disney Has Made a Live-Action 'Pinocchio' Starring Tom Hanks — and It Hits Streaming in September

    No need to wish upon a star, Disney fans — the Mouse House's latest remake is heading to Disney+ from September 8.

  • News

    Accordions, Meeting Madonna and Daniel Radcliffe as Al Yankovic: They're All In the 'Weird' Trailer

    Made for the Roku Channel in the US, this biopic about the musician behind 'Eat It', 'Like a Surgeon' and 'My Bologna' looks gloriously silly.

  • News

    More Fiery Feuds and Blonde Wigs Are Coming: 'House of the Dragon' Has Been Renewed for Season Two

    HBO was always going to make a 'Game of Thrones' prequel — and, just one episode in, it has already proven a huge hit.

  • News

    HBO Docu-Comedy 'The Rehearsal' Is the Most Fascinating New Show of 2022 — and a Must-Binge

    There’s no one else on television like Nathan Fielder, and the ‘Nathan for You’ star’s latest series is gripping, funny, often unsettling and quickly addictive.

  • News

    Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland 

    Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.

  • News

    The Gripping Full Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Five Teases a Bloody Reckoning

    A showdown is on its way when the dystopian drama returns in September, as June faces consequences and Gilead's influence expands.

  • Event

    Beast

    Thu, 25 Aug - Wed, 14 Sep 2022

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Idris Elba battles a vengeful big cat in the South African wilderness in this predictable, sometimes illogical, but still taut, menacing and effective thriller.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Has Dropped Its Final Trailer Before Debuting Next Week 

    Get ready to return to Middle-earth, complete with elves, harfoots, cave trolls and orc battles — all from your couch.

  • News

    "That's Sex, That's What We're Selling": The Latest Teaser for New HBO Drama 'The Idol' Is Here 

    Set in the music industry, the new HBO show hails from 'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, who also stars.

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