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    Queenstown really is a movie star in its own right.

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    Ten Life Lessons We Can Learn From Suits

    The most educational program on television is the New York based lawyer drama, Suits.

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    Margaret Atwood’s Latest Book Won’t Be Released For 100 Years

    Remember to give your great, great, grandkids the heads up.

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    We Compost Weekend

    We Compost Weekend should help instigate a smarter, more eco-friendly Auckland, in the weekend is a good one for the conscience, the brain, the environment and the wallet.

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    Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement is Shooting a New TV Series

    Jemaine? Present. HBO? Present. Bret? To be confirmed.

Latest Guides
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    Burning Man Postponed Due to Heavy Desert Rain

    Nevada's annual desert bacchanal has wet feet.

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    Cocktail of the Weekend: The Bow Street 7

    The ‘Jameson Juicer’ pairs freshly squeezed juice with Jameson Irish Whiskey, creating both an enjoyable and healthy drinking option.

Latest Places
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    This That

    57 Lorne St , Auckland City

    A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.

  • Bar

    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

    Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

  • Bar

    Cassette Nine

    Vulcan Lane, Auckland

    Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.

  • Restaurant

    Miss Clawdy

    12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland

    There is a sassy new lady in town ready to serve you some good ol' fashioned soul food. Introducing Miss Clawdy, the newest feather in Wynyard Quarter's culinary cap.

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    Snapchat Could Be Adding News and Ads to Your Drunken Selfie Feed

    Could there be ad breaks interrupting your sexts?

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    Britomart’s XuXu Introduces New Dumpling Menu

    Multiple varieties of the delicious favourite - with the added bonus of pleasant decor and great drinks.

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    Tips and Tales from the Auckland Night Markets

    Hangover cures, casual dates, or for people like me who can't get enough dumplings in their life, the Auckland night markets are your ticket.

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    The Novice’s Guide to Skiing

    How to slide down a slope without losing a limb. Or your dignity.

Latest Events
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    Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Crash Claims Delegates to Melbourne AIDS Conference

    Some of the world's top medical researchers are thought to be among 298 dead.

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    UBER To Deliver Giapo Gelato Ice Cream to New Users for Free

    Ice scream, you scream, we all love ice cream.

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    Mr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Winter Warmer Retreats in Australia and NZ

    The boutique hotel experts have some special offers to help you make the most of winter.

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    The Eight Best French Restaurants in Auckland

    Concrete Playground invites you to take stock of Auckland’s thriving French dining scene.

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    You’ll Be Able to Toast Season Five with Game of Thrones Wine

    "12 houses. 12 temptations. Where does your loyalty lie?"

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    Marina Abramovic’s Faux Pharmacy Commercials

    The performance artist has now had a commercial makeover thanks to Photoshopper par excellence Vladimir Maislin.

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    Tomorrowland’s Festival Bracelets Send Friend Requests

    Making festival friendship as easy as the press of a heart-shaped button.

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    The Ten Best Yum Cha Restaurants in Auckland

    Much like a Hayao Miyazaki film captures your inner child, so to does these restaurants.

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    This Abandoned Underground Mine Is Now a Trampoline Wonderland

    This is the stuff dreams (and nightmares) are made of.

  • News

    Bedford Soda’s Jason Clark Defends National World Class Cocktail Title

    Ponsonby Central’s Bedford Soda and Liquor is top of the list of cocktail places you need to be at.

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    Scientists Have Proven the Existence of Beer Goggles

    Your one night stand just got a little more scientific.

  • News

    The Capital is Coming to Auckland

    The capital is coming to Auckland.

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    Choose Your Own Whitsundays Adventure

    Four itineraries for the high flyer, adventurer, sea baby or person of leisure.

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    The Six Best Whitsundays Hotels with Ocean Views

    All the spas, infinity pools and panoramic views you can get your hands on.

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    Five Reasons to Head to the Whitsundays

    At the risk of sounding like your mum, going to the Whitsundays would be for your own good.

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    A Town in NSW Yarn Bombed a Submarine in Honour of The Beatles

    No prizes for guessing what colour wool they chose.

  • News

    Jeff Koons Gets Naked in the Latest Vanity Fair

    Like all of Koons' art, this is understandably NSFW.

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    The Dark Horse to Open New Zealand International Film Festival

    Local films about double lives, speed chess champions, Israeli politics and climate change have made the cut for this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. Thirteen Kiwi films being showcased, including The Dark Horse which will kick off the two-and-a-half week event.

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    The Top Winter Essentials to Pack for a Snow Trip

    From Cards Against Humanity to Dumb and Dumber, here's the ultimate list of what to pack when entering the realms of the White Walkers.

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    Five Tasty Cocktails to Enjoy on World Gin Day

    There’s more to a good gin mixer than just tonic or juice.

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    Taxi Drivers Protest Uber for Taking Fares

    Cabbies have finally had enough of having their grass cut.

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    Google Catalogues Graffiti Around the World with New Street Art Project

    Google's creepy Big Brother vibes are finally paying off.

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    Red Bull Flying Bach Coming to Auckland

    Head spins driven by the keys of a piano and windmills following an obbligato.

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