Stephen Heard

Hawke's Bay's Roaming Light and Fire Experience Is Returning for Nine Nights

The interactive walking experience will see animation, augmented reality, projection mapping and roaming performance art dotted across two kilometres.

Auckland Writers Festival 2021

Seven days of ideas, readings, debates, stand-up poetry, literary theatre, children’s writers and free public events. 

Huami

87 Federal Street, Auckland City

You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert: Interactive Movie Experience

The fabulous Aussie drag queen film is heading back to the big screen.

Music, Lasers & Lights

Stardome is serving up a 360-degree visual feast with musical accompaniment.

2021 NZ International Comedy Festival

Side-splitting laughter will sweep the nation for three weeks this May.

The French Film Festival Aotearoa Has Dropped Its 2021 Lineup

With 21 formidable films on offer, including psychological thrillers, biographical dramas and a romantic comedy direct from Cannes.

Chocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate

Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.

The Culinary Crawl

Hop between three venues during this progressive dining experience.

Six Auckland Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

Tap your way through a mini golf bar, sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or try your hand at champagne-fuelled pétanque.

Eat Drink Love Ponsonby

More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve fixed-price dish and drink pairings.

Brothers Is Now Serving Its Fresh Craft Beer and Low 'n' Slow Barbecue in Birkenhead

The new opening is the brewery's first venue on Auckland's North Shore.

Lewis Road Creamery Has Launched a Lactose-Free Version of Its Much-Loved Chocolate Milk

The boutique dairy company has taken the moo out of its legendary chocolate milk.

Bottom's Up

Head to these Auckland venues for all-you-can-eat nachos, cheeseburgers, waffles and pancakes.

Kiwis Will Be Able to Travel to the Cook Islands Without Quarantining From Mid-May

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed the travel bubble this week.

Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction in Concert

Twist your socks off to the live soundtracks of Quentin Tarantino. 

Documentary Edge Festival Has Dropped a Massive 83-Film Lineup for 2021

The celebrated film festival is heading back to picture palaces with 83 feature-length and bite-sized flicks.

Dog Day 2021

Onehunga War Memorial Pool is inviting adorable pooches to practise their diving, fetching and paddling.

Ponsonby's Month-Long Restaurant Festival Is Serving Up More Than 50 Fixed-Price Menus for 2021

More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve up dish and drink pairings.

Five Offbeat Auckland Bars Perfect for a Last-Minute Catch-Up

Spice up your evening at a 1930s-inspired piano bar, a gothic rock and roll venue or a weekend hotspot.