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NewsSomeone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum
The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.
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NewsA Kaleidoscopic Festival of Light Is Coming to Auckland Harbour
The new three-day lighting experience will feature a trail of more than a dozen interactive installations.
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NewsThe World's First Luxury Space Hotel Is Set to Open in 2022
It comes with an astronomical price, however — with a 12-day journey starting at a cool US$9.5 million per person.
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NewsAdidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.
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NewsMcDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws
The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.
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NewsYou Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now
Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Burgers in Auckland for 2024
From suburban takeaway joints to late-night food trucks, here are eleven spots where you can find quality burgers in Auckland.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Sink your teeth into a bottomless afternoon tea spread, or check out Karangahape Road’s huge anti-Valentine’s Day festivities.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Scoff bottomless burgers in Takapuna, catch the candlelight orchestra or support Cassia's post-flood pop-up.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Auckland for 2022
World-acclaimed croissanteries, local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made your list of the most popular cafes for 2022.
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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Auckland for 2022
Beloved drinking holes, new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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GuideThe Best Bars and Pubs Around Auckland for When You Want to Drink Outside
Knock off work early and head to one of these sun-soaked spots for a few afternoon brews.
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GuideThe Cosiest Auckland Bars to Warm Up in This Winter
Beat the winter blues with some warming booze.
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NewsTen Top-Notch Auckland Restaurants That Let You BYO Wine
Skip the mark-ups and BYO to these excellent Auckland establishments.
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GuideFive New Wellington Restaurants That You Should Plan Your Next Trip Around
Head to the capital for birria tacos, Peruvian street food and Kiwi comfort food.
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GuideFive Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington
Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.
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NewsFour New Retail Brands Have Been Announced for Auckland's Commercial Bay
The new lifestyle development will open its doors with just over 100 retailers.
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NewsZara Has Finally Launched Its New Zealand Online Store
Two years after opening its first New Zealand store, the Spanish fashion chain is letting locals shop online.
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NewsGoogle Co-Founder Larry Page Has Been Testing Flying Taxis in New Zealand
With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's tick of approval the autonomous aircraft could be operating in three years.
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NewsYou Can Turn Google Maps Into Mario Kart Right Now
Everyone's favourite cartoon plumber will help you get to your destination to celebrate MAR10 Day.
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NewsFlying Cars Are a Thing You Can Buy Now
A Dutch company has made the world's first commercially available car-aircraft.
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NewsAuckland Council Has Expressed Interest in Reopening the CBD's Subterranean City
The former air raid tunnels can hold a whopping 22,000 civilians.
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BarNanny'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.
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RestaurantDonnie Taco
Hannah's Laneway, Wellington
A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
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Restaurantkingi
29 Galway Street, Auckland
This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.
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RestaurantMr. Morris
Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland
This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.
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RestaurantHuami
87 Federal Street, Auckland City
You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.
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RestaurantGhost Street
27 Galway Street, Auckland
You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.
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BarOur 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.
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RestaurantParade
250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.
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RestaurantEast
63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland
Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.
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NewsLego Is Introducing a Set of Sustainable Pieces Made From Plant-Based Plastic
The materials will be sourced from sugarcane, with the toys hitting shelves by the end of this year.
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NewsNetherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle
The aisle offers shoppers over 700 plastic-free items.
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NewsAuckland's Four-Day Fashion Festival Is Back for 2018
The program features 30 free events from 25 central city boutiques, brands and retailers.
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NewsMeet Auckland's New Solar-Powered E-Bike Charging Workshop and Community Hub
Another step towards hacking Auckland's transport problem.
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NewsNewmarket's 277 Is Set to Double in Size with a New Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Precinct
The $790 million makeover will include five floors of retail and a rooftop entertainment precinct.
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EventChristmas Lights at MOTAT 2024
Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs
MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.
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EventFat Daddy's Bottomless
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
How many burgers and beers can you down in 90 minutes? Find out at The Elephant Wrestler.
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EventCasa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Casa Bacardi has popped up on Auckland's Viaduct, but a warning to rum-lovers: its here for a good time, not a long time.
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EventTwilight Tuesdays
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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EventBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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EventPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
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EventYoga in the Sky
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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EventSmales Farmers Market
Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Smales Farm, North Shore
Auckland's newest farmers market arrives across the harbour.
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NewsThis New Zealand Company Has Created a Water Bottle Entirely From Plants
And it will break down in a commercial compost facility in 90 to 180 days.
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NewsYour 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.
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NewsAmazon Is About to Open Its First Futuristic Checkout-Free Grocery Store
The Seattle store has no queues, registers or checkouts — customers choose what they want and are charged accordingly.
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NewsAdidas Has Created Sneakers Inspired by Berlin's Subway System
The limited-edition shoes also feature a ticket for free subway travel for the rest of the year.
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NewsAuckland Transport Is Launching a New Electric Rideshare Service
In an effort to improve access to public transport, reduce congestion and free up parking.
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NewsThe UK Is Considering a 'Latte Levy' on Disposable Coffee Cups
As part of a bid to reduce waste and encourage caffeine fiends to switch to reusable containers, customers would be charged an extra 25 pence per coffee.
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NewsThis Tiny Apartment Converts Concrete Piping Into a Compact House
Made out of a former stormwater drain, it could be used in narrow spaces — and even on top of existing buildings.
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NewsThis Study Suggests Excessive Selfie-Taking Could be an Actual Mental Disorder
A study has explored the concept of 'selfitis'.
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NewsThis Greeting Card Service Will Send Lumps of Coal to 2017's Naughtiest Person
And, for US residents, to their not-so-loved ones.
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NewsThis New Ember Smart Mug Keeps Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature
This mug won't let your coffee go cold — even if you forget about it for 45 minutes.
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NewsWhere to Buy Unique Christmas Gifts in Auckland
Shop here and earn yourself the 'Best Relative' title this Christmas.
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NewsPantone Has Announced Its 2018 Colour of the Year
Will purple help us be creative, mindful and spiritual beings in the coming year?
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NewsFashion Rental Service Designer Wardrobe Finds a Permanent Home in Grafton
Flick through a wardrobe that isn't your own at the new concept space.
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NewsConcrete Playground's 2017 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas present options that are a little bit better for the world.
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NewsThis Wellington Company Is Helping End Avoidable Blindness with Mascara
Hope in a small tube of mascara.
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NewsGermany's 'Train of the Future' Features a Gym, Gaming Consoles and Beer on Tap
It's currently just a concept, but Deutsche Bahn's Ideas Train also features sports screenings, a baked goods vending machine, and a coffee cube serving up speciality sips.
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NewsSweden's Golden Egg-Shaped Sauna Is On the Move
Bigert and Bergström's "social sculpture" is spending three weeks in Paris.
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NewsHelp This Wellington Brand Change Women's Lives Through Underwear, One Derriere at a Time
It's women supporting women.
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NewsNokia Is Re-Releasing Its Classic 3310 Snake-Bearing Phone in 3G
So you can play Snake, text your mates and browse Facebook.
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NewsA Temporary Tattoo Vending Machine Is Popping Up in Auckland
Celebrate the weekend with some mystery ink.
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NewsMeet Auckland's New Anti-Seminar Workshop Series
From the folks behind the Everything's Fucked discussion series.
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NewsLos Angeles-Inspired, Sydney-Born Juice Bar Cali Press Is Coming to Auckland
Bringing convenience to the health food sector.
