• News

    Auckland Arts Festival Has Announced Its Music Lineup for 2019

    For its eleventh year the cultural festival will host emo rock, dream pop and progressive electronica.

  • News

    Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Auckland After Work

    There's no need for your midweek nights to be unremarkable.

  • Guide

    Eight Gigs to See in Auckland This November

    There's a gig for everyone this November.

  • News

    Rhythm and Vines Drops Its Second Artist Lineup for 2018

    The festival returns for its 16th year this December.

  • News

    Nick Cave Is Bringing His Intimate Solo Show to New Zealand

    This new show will see the Aussie music legend blend candid conversation, storytelling and piano solos.

Latest Guides
  • News

    An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

    It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

  • News

    A Guide to Live Music Venues in Auckland

    Whether you're after a refined evening of chamber music, looking to become part of the show or hide away in a cosy corner, Auckland has you covered when it comes to sampling live music.

  • News

    Nicki Minaj to Headline New One-Night, One-Stage Festival

    Australia's clash-free festival is jumping the ditch next January.

  • News

    Courtney Barnett and Gang of Youths Headline Laneway Festival's Huge 2019 Lineup

    This year, the lineup is filled with some big Aussie names.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Nanny's Eatery

    492 New North Road, Auckland

    With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.

  • Pub

    The Fox

    85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

    Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.

  • Restaurant

    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

    A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.

  • Restaurant

    kingi

    29 Galway Street, Auckland

    This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.

  • Restaurant

    Mr. Morris

    Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland

    This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    Huami

    87 Federal Street, Auckland City

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

  • Restaurant

    Ghost Street

    27 Galway Street, Auckland

    You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

  • Bar

    Our Land Is Alive

    83 Symonds Street, Auckland

    At this opening inside Cordis Auckland you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.

  • Restaurant

    Parade

    250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.

  • Restaurant

    East

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

    Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • News

    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Splore 2019

    The shoreside festival returns to Tapapakanga Regional Park next February.

  • News

    The Five Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

  • News

    Wu-Tang Clan Is Coming to New Zealand

    All nine members will play the acclaimed 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' album in full for the first time in New Zealand.

  • News

    Takapuna's Food, Wine and Music Festival Will Return in 2019

    Jump the harbour next February for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.

  • News

    Waterfront Music Festival Wondergarden Returns for 2018

    The inner city festival is back for its third run.

  • News

    A Huge Touring Spice Girls Exhibition Is Currently Spicing Up the UK

    It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

  • News

    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Northern Bass 2018

    The bass-heavy festival will return for its eighth year this December.

  • News

    Flight of the Conchords Are Making a Return to TV Screens

    The duo's one-off live special will air in the US in October.

  • News

    Street-Wide Music Festival The Others Way Is Back for 2018

    The festival known for championing local independent music is back for its fourth year.

  • News

    Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. Pop-Up Shop Is Coming to Auckland

    The pop-up will be selling limited-edition 'DAMN.' merch — and Lamar himself may also make surprise appearances.

  • News

    The 20 Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

  • News

    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Bay Dreams 2019

    Carry your NYE shenanigans into 2019 with London electronica, New Orleans rap and reggae fusion.

  • News

    International Filmmakers Announced to Speak at NZIFF 2018

    Featuring an Academy Award nominated filmmaker, the makers of a 'counter-narrative to Australian mythology' and a documentary maker exploring the relationship between roller-skating rinks, hip hop culture and property developers.

  • News

    A New Music Festival Will Land in Auckland This September

    Electronica meets hip hop at this new festival.

  • News

    A Huge Program Has Been Announced for Matariki Festival 2018

    Mark the arrival of Māori New Year with a massive street party, gourmet hāngi and an illuminated parade.

  • News

    A Live Aid-Style Concert Will Be Held at Eden Park Next Year

    In an effort to save one million premature babies.

  • News

    Bob Dylan Will Return to New Zealand to Play Two Stadium Shows

    The living legend will return to our shores for two shows that will showcase six decades of songs.

  • News

    Childish Gambino Is Bringing His Three-Day Concert Experience to New Zealand

    The immersive virtual reality and multi-sensory concert experience will be held this November.

  • Guide

    Thirteen Picks for Auckland Arts Festival 2018

    Street pyrotechnics, Vietnamese bamboo circus, a walk-through labyrinth and lunar drama — there's no excuse for sitting at home this March.

  • News

    This Project Is Capturing the Final Days of Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power

    The cultural hub will live on through multi-camera footage and multi-track recordings.

  • News

    Auckland's Four-Day Fashion Festival Is Back for 2018

    The program features 30 free events from 25 central city boutiques, brands and retailers.

  • News

    Your Guide to Splore 2018

    Strange and intriguing performances, soul nourishing workshops and an eco-friendly kaupapa — here's what to expect at the annual beachside festival.

  • News

    Rooftop Sunday Session Anno Domini Is Back for 2018

    Bringing together three influential dance producers.

  • News

    Australasia's Heaviest Dance Festival Is Coming to Auckland

    Celebrate Easter weekend with every genre under the dance umbrella.

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