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    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

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    The Glowing Green 'Christmas Comet' Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    Prepare to look up at the comet 46P/Wirtanen, which might even be visible to the naked eye.

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    Superheroes and Horror Combine in the Trailer for Dark and Creepy New Thriller 'Brightburn'

    It stars Elizabeth Banks and is produced by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn.

  • News

    Muji's First Japanese Hotel Is Set to Open in 2019

    The Tokyo site joins the company's existing hotels in Shenzhen and Beijing in China.

  • News

    Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Has Your Heartwarming Holiday Binge Session Sorted

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

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    Ron Burgundy Is Staying Classy With His Own Podcast

    The fictional newscaster is back — and it's kind of a big deal.

Latest Guides
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    The Long-Awaited First Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    It's your first sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War'.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

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    A New Dominion Road-Inspired Dumpling Joint Lands in the Viaduct

    This hole-in-the-wall eatery takes inspiration from the much-loved restaurants of Dominion Road.

  • News

    This New Viaduct Harbour Opening Puts an Upmarket Twist on Family-Style Sharing

    Promising gorgeous harbour views, this new opening arrives from the trio behind Dr Rudis.

  • News

    BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

    The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

Latest Places
  • Cafe

    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.

  • News

    One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

    The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

  • News

    Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

    A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

  • News

    Dice & Fork Is Victoria Park's New Dedicated Boardgame Bar and Eatery

    This new eatery combines booze, bites and over 140 boardgames.

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    Take a Sneak Peek at the New Intergalactic Attractions Coming to Disney's 'Star Wars' Theme Parks

    Hop into the driver's seat of Han Solo's beloved Millennium Falcon, and get caught in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order

  • News

    Another Trailer Has Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

  • News

    Netflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans

    The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.

  • News

    Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

    The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

  • News

    A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

    'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

  • News

    This Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'

    The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.

  • News

    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    The Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here

    The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

  • News

    'Breaking Bad', 'The Walking Dead' and 'Deadwood' Are All Being Turned Into Movies

    The three TV hits will live on — or add spin-offs — in film format.

  • News

    Samsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.

  • News

    Coming Soon: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch This Week

    'True Detective' returns, Robert Pattinson heads into space and Netflix knows how much you love dogs.

  • News

    Star-Studded New 'Star Wars' and Marvel Series Are Officially Coming to Disney's Streaming Service

    You'll soon be watching a 'Rogue One' prequel starring Diego Luna, as well as a dedicated Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston.

  • News

    Japan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle

    From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.

  • News

    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Has Launched in New Zealand

    Yep, another one — and it's offering 50 percent off rides for a limited time.

  • News

    Netflix's New 'Dogs' Docuseries Is All About Adorable Canines from Around the World

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

  • News

    The 13 Scariest, Spookiest and Most Unsettling Horror Movies of 2018

    Start planning a Halloween movie marathon — these are the best horror films of the year so far.

  • News

    You Can Now Take a Flight on the World's First Craft Beer Airline

    Yes, it's all about drinking craft brews at 30,000 feet.

  • News

    Wes Anderson Has Curated His First Art Exhibition, and It Opens Next Month

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

  • News

    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

  • News

    Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

    Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

  • 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.

  • News

    A Live Concert of David Attenborough's 'Planet Earth II' Is Coming to Auckland

    The documentary will be accompanied by a live orchestral score composed by Hans Zimmer.

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