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    Meet Auckland's New Solar-Powered E-Bike Charging Workshop and Community Hub

    Another step towards hacking Auckland's transport problem.

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    Some of the Best Photos of Last Night's Super Blue Blood Moon from Around the World

    Did the clouds block your view of the moon? Well, here's what it looked like.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Spain

    From acorn-fed Iberian ham to cave cheese and green-tinted white wine — here's what to eat when you visit the motherland.

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    An Extremely Rare Supermoon Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Week

    It's a super blue blood moon — or a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse, aka a blood moon, all at once.

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    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.

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    A Giant Game of Space Invaders Is Taking Place 52 Storeys Above Tokyo

    Projected onto the windows of the Tokyo City View observatory, it celebrates the arcade game's 40th anniversary.

Latest Guides
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    The Waiheke Wine Race Is Seeking Crew for Its Inaugural Regatta

    Crew must have an affinity for wine and be willing to follow instructions.

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    You Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline

    Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.

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    This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros

    The pop-up Finland hotel has its own ‘Hall of Faces’ and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.

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    Muji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month

    You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.

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    This Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji

    It is being offered peak Mount Fuji-viewing season, however.

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

    Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness

    As part of their focus on disconnecting, there's also no wifi and you're invited to lock away your smartphone.

  • News

    One of the World's Steepest Railways Has Opened in Switzerland

    Soaring between snowy villages and scaling a height difference of 744 metres.

  • News

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Macau

    From egg tarts to Portuguese ruins and highest bungy in the world — here's how to spend a whirlwind trip in Macau.

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    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its Frosty New Artist-Created Rooms

    Featuring 35 one-of-a-kind rooms crafted by 36 artists from 17 countries.

  • News

    This Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2018

    This far north Queensland island beach has topped a list of 11,761.

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    Ten Must-Visit Places Worth Travelling Overseas for in 2018

    Check for cheap flights and lock in a date.

Latest Events
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    You Can Now Go Ice Skating Next to the Beach in the Maldives

    Step from the sea to the sand to the ice — in the tropics.

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    Eden Park Is Launching a Stadium-Length Zipline

    Experience the famous stadium from new heights.

  • News

    A Wipeout-Style Floating Water Park Is Opening in Tauranga

    Complete with slide tower, rope swing, trampoline and giant blob.

  • News

    This Ultra Lavish Italian Castle Now Doubles as a Hotel, Museum and Cooking School

    The former Norman fortress and 17th century palace also boasts a huge kitchen garden, and will host wine tastings in the future.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Staycation at AVANI Metropolis Auckland

    Finish off 2017 with an inner city escape.

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    Concrete Playground's 2017-18 Summer Reading List

    Eight books to get stuck into by the pool, the beach or with an ice cream.

  • News

    This New Airline Will Only Fly to Art Events Around the World

    Meet the world's newest niche airline, from Chinese-American performer Qinmin Liu.

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    This 13-Hour Escape Room Will Recreate 'Murder on the Orient Express' During a Train Trip

    Step into Hercule Poirot's shoes on the 800-kilometre-plus trip from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

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    We're Giving Away a Mudtopia Festival Experience

    Three days of music and mud-infused wellness.

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    A Social Day Spa Has Opened in Ponsonby

    From the owners of East Day Spa.

  • News

    The Best Places for Melbourne Cup Festivities in Auckland

    If you can't quite make it to the real thing.

  • News

    Meet Auckland's New Rogue Dockless Bike Sharing Service

    Find all 3000 of them at bike racks across the city.

  • News

    There's Now an Official 'Shredding for Rhythm' Workout Program

    The six-week program includes daily workouts and a nutrition plan.

  • News

    The Six Best Things to Do in Auckland After Payday

    Who needs financial security when you can fly a helicopter to a winery for lunch?

  • News

    This Auckland Yoga Studio Is Holding a Ten-Day Jedi Fight Club

    What happens at Jedi Fight Club, stays at Jedi Fight Club.

  • News

    The Best Things to Do in Auckland Before Payday

    There's no reason to stay cooped up at home when the cash isn't flowing.

  • News

    Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

    It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

  • News

    This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

    The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

  • News

    Japan Just Launched an Unlimited Road Trip Pass for Visiting Travellers

    Tourists can now venture far and wide through the country's scenic rural sights for one flat price.

  • News

    How to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur

    Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.

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