• News

    New Zealand's First $100 Million Costco Is Opening This Week — Here's What to Expect

    After months of rumours and COVID-related delays, the 14,000sqm superstore is finally here.

  • News

    Hana Has Just Opened a New Extra Large Ice Bath and Sauna Room So You Can Take a Mate (or a Date)

    Is hittting the sauna before immersing yourself in ice-cold water your idea of a good time? We have date night sorted.

  • News

    Auckland Museum's 67-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Skeleton 'Peter' Is Now Staying Until the End of 2023

    Consider this your incentive to make another trip to see Peter in the flesh (so to speak).

  • News

    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

  • News

    New Zealand Is Getting a Public Holiday on September 26 for a One-Off National Day of Mourning

    "I know many people will want the opportunity to pay their respects and [to] come together and pay tribute at local events," Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern said.

  • News

    The 24/7 Live-Stream of Melbourne's Peregrine Falcons Is Back for Another Nesting Season

    A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD since 1991 — and you can watch their chicks hatch from across the ditch.

Latest Guides
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    Upper Hutt's Breathtaking Annual Spring Celebration Blossom Valley Is Set to Return in September

    Welcome the warmer months by checking out the country's largest number of blossom trees in one spot.

  • News

    The Last Supermoon of 2022 Will Be Visible in the Skies Down Under Tonight (and Tomorrow Morning)

    Take a gander at August's 'sturgeon' full moon, which'll peak at 11.35 am AEST on Friday, August 12.

  • News

    You Can Choose Which Colour the Sky Tower Lights Up in Next Month for Its 25th Birthday

    It's something most Sky Tower fans have only dreamed of — but their time has come.

  • News

    The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in Sydney

    Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Wild Winter Escape For You and a Mate (or Date)

    Spoil your mate or impress your date with an unforgettable holiday this winter.

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.

  • Restaurant

    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 Rainy Day Guide to Auckland

    Find shelter and avoid cabin fever with free yoga, indoor snowboarding, clay moulding — or just hole up with a group of friends in a cosy bar.

  • News

    Six Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Hawke's Bay the Best One Yet

    The east coast winemaking region comes alive in the colder months.

  • Guide

    Eight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024

    Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).

  • News

    This Wellness Retreat on a Superyacht in Auckland's Harbour Includes Yoga, Massages and a Spa

    Over three days a team of wellness experts, yoga instructors, massage therapists and chefs will cater to your every need.

  • News

    EastWest Yoga Studio Has Just Opened a New Outpost in Newmarket

    Flexible fans of the longstanding Ponsonby studio now have another Newmarket-based option to try.

Latest Events
  • Event

    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

  • Event

    Food Truck Round Up at MOTAT

    Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

    MOTAT, Western Springs

    Three nights of delicious eats, live entertainment and top-notch vibes at the beloved transport museum.

  • Event

    Abigail

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.

  • Event

    Challengers

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.

  • Event

    Civil War

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Author-turned-filmmaker Alex Garland adds another unforgettable movie to his directorial resume, diving into a divided America with Kirsten Dunst playing a war photojournalist.

  • Event

    Late Night with the Devil

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.

  • Event

    Origin

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    'Selma' and 'A Wrinkle in Time; filmmaker Ava DuVernay returns with a sensitive, sincere and supremely smart biopic that's also an exploration of caste systems.

  • Event

    Lovers and Castaways

    Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024

    The Pah Homestead, Auckland

    This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.

  • Event

    The Effect — Auckland Theatre Company

    Tuesday, April 16 - Saturday, May 11, 2024

    ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

    This ethically ambiguous, toxic love story is the work of Lucy Prebble, one of the brains behind HBO’s ‘Succession’.

  • Event

    Aotearoa High Tea in The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart

    Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, May 12, 2024 

    The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

     Enjoy some of Aotearoa's best food in the elegant, heritage spaces of The Libraries.

  • News

    An Auckland Studio's Giant New Digital Exhibition in Melbourne Takes You Beneath the Ocean's Surface

    If you're planning to visit our neighbours over the ocean this year, don't miss this NZ-made exhibition that takes you under it.

  • News

    Three Tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Have Finally Reopened After a Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade

    The tracks were closed in an effort to combat the devastating spread of kauri dieback, but are finally now back open for business.

  • News

    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season

    Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists. 

  • News

    The Facialist Has Brought Back Its Facial in a Box to Turn Your Home Into a Spa During Iso

    Light a candle, put on the team's specially curated Spotify playlist and turn your bathroom into a spa-like haven.

  • News

    Ten of the Best Walks You Can Do with Your Dog in and Around Auckland

    Whether you're after native bush, off-leash paddocks or urban wetlands, Auckland has plenty of accessible dog-friendly walks to choose from.

  • News

    Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Two Adorable Red Panda Cubs and You Can Watch Them From Home

    Add some cuteness to your day by watching Taronga's two new red panda cubs.

  • News

    Twelve Spectacular Outdoor Spots to Head to in Auckland to Keep the Summer Vibes Going

    Whether you're looking for an idyllic picnic spot or spectacular sunset views, there are plenty of ways to keep the summer vibes going in Auckland right now.

  • News

    Queenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup

    Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.

  • News

    Eleven Classic Picnic Spots to Try Around Auckland This Summer

    Nothing says summer like eating your lunch surrounded by trees.

  • News

    QT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month

    Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.

  • News

    Aucklanders Can Now Enter to Win One of 100,000 Vouchers to Spend Around the City This Summer

    The new scheme is designed to say "thank you" to Aucklanders who have been doing it tough, as well as inject a boost into the local economy.

  • News

    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Month

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

  • News

    Nine Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in the North Island

    Check out geothermal attractions, bush tracks and rugged stretches of coastline with your best mate by your side.

  • News

    This Jet Ski Tour Will Guide You Around the Harbour While You Take in Auckland's Skyline

    Grab a group of friends and live out all your childhood 'Blue Crush' fantasies this summer.

  • News

    This Huge New Recreation Area Is Set to Offer Family-Friendly Walking and Cycling Tracks South of Auckland

    Over four kilometres of biking and walking tracks weaving through wetland and native bush will be nestled in the public green space, just 30 minutes out of the CBD.

  • News

    Wellington Zoo Has Just Welcomed a New Chimpanzee Baby

    Crowd favourite Sally the Chimpanzee has given birth to a new, yet-to-be-named baby.

  • News

    Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24/7

    For the first time in more than 18 years, lion cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney — and you can spend your day watching them.

  • News

    Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24/7 Again

    Spend your day watching otters sleep, wrestle and play as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

  • News

    Taronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel

    Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.

  • News

    Eleven Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand to Visit This Winter

    Find everything from full-blown commercial operations with poolside bar services and hydroslides, to free spots to soak surrounded by cascading waterfalls.

  • News

    Five New Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.

  • News

    Six Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021

    Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.

  • News

    A 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in NZ This Month

    It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.

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