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    You Can Play 'Snake' in Your Google Maps App Right Now

    Instead of an 8-bit snake, it's a train — and you pick up passengers, landmarks and local dishes for points.

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    Auckland's Huge French Festival Is Back for 2019

    Four days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and pétanque.

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    Apple Is Launching Its Own TV and Movie Streaming Service

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    David Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Series Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue in April

    The eight-part show was filmed in 50 countries — from the remote Arctic wilderness to South America's jungles to sprawling African landscapes.

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    Iron Thrones Are Popping Up Around the World Ahead of 'Game of Thrones' Final Season

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    The Nostalgic and Sinister Full Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Three Has Finally Arrived

    This is your first proper look at the supernatural Netflix series' eight new episodes.

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    The First Teaser for Quentin Tarantino's 60s Crime Caper 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Here

    It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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    These Two New Raunchy Comedies Are Serving Up Big 'Superbad' Vibes In Their First Trailers

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    The Epic Full Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    And Captain Marvel is joining the team.

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    Auckland Writers Festival Unveils Its Whopping 2019 Lineup

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

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    The Full Live-Action 'Aladdin' Trailer Will Take You to a Whole New World

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    Documentary Streaming Service iWonder Has Launched in New Zealand

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    Disney's Entire Movie Library Will Soon Be Available to Stream

    The company's beloved animated catalogue is headed to its new Disney+ streaming service.

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    The Best of Berlinale 2019: Ten Films We Can't Wait to Hit New Zealand Cinemas

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    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

    Auckland Arts Festival launches into its 11th year with multidimensional dance, critically acclaimed dream pop and a free sing-along waiata.

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    Mind-Bending Netflix Sci-Fi Series 'The OA' Is Back With a Mysterious New Trailer

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Walk Along a Digital Waterfall In This Immersive Shanghai Installation

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    The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Dropped Its 2019 Lineup

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    Interactive Event Series Satellites Has Announced Its 2019 Program

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    Another Emotion-Inducing Trailer for the New Live-Action 'Lion King' Has Dropped

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    HBO Has Dropped the Full Trailer For Its Documentary Series on Adnan Syed from 'Serial'

    Delving into the case that's captivated millions around the globe, it kicks off in the US in March.

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    These Are the Worst Films of Last Year According to the 39th Annual Razzie Awards

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    At the heart of the new space will be a 700-year-old moa egg.

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    Set after the events of the acclaimed series, it'll focus on Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman.

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    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    Auckland's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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