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NewsBrilliant Things to do in Auckland This August
Everything from an environmental singles event on an island, a talk about intense animal encounters, sardonic observation comedy, and some ballet from across the ditch.
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NewsA Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France
Mid-morning wine tastings, medieval cities and ex-slaughterhouse art galleries in the ‘festival capital’ of France.
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NewsNew York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets
Amenities include doggie pedicures, chandelier lighting and a private mating area for penguins.
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NewsMake a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao
Get a healthy dose of history, pho and zen at Vietnam's luxury spa stay — on an island with quite the dark past.
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NewsConcrete Playground is Looking for a South Auckland-Based Writer
Concrete Playground is looking for an additional paid freelance reviewer based in South Auckland to join us.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsThe Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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NewsTen of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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NewsUnique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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NewsThe Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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NewsTwenty of the Most-Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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NewsTwenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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GuideThe 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsTwenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsThis Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub
This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.
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NewsThe Seven Best Barbers in Auckland
Whatever vibe appeals to you most, you can rest assured you’re in expert hands with any one of Auckland's finest.
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NewsA Look Inside the LYNX Black and Vanishing Elephant Collaboration
There's a style for every situation.
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NewsBrilliant Things to Do in Auckland this July
A photo exhibition that encapsulates 2014, the best local tour of the year, unprofessional professional EDM artists and a live music and film crossbreed are just some of the things that make July a brilliant time to explore this fine city of ours.
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NewsNew Cycleways Worth $333 Million Are Coming Your Way, New Zealand
You get a cycleway! You get a cycleway! Everybody gets a cycleway!
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RestaurantMonsoon Poon
Cnr Custom St West And Lower Hobson Street, CBD
Through Monsoon Poon's doors are the lantern-lit South East Asian vibes of yesteryear.
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BarScarlett Slimms & Lucky
476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland
Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.
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NewsDinner By Bike: Instead of Getting Your Food Delivered to You, Deliver Yourself to the Food
Traverse the inner-city roads and the flavours of world.
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NewsGet Zen with These Pictures of International Yoga Day 2015
From Delhi's Rajpath boulevard to Times Square and the MCA, namaste.
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NewsThe Ten Best Boutique Cinemas in Auckland
The following list includes mainstream, light art-house and hardcore art-house cinema.
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NewsThis Japanese Hotel Lets You Sing Karaoke in a Hot Tub
The ultimate setting for a 'Rubber Ducky' rendition.
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NewsCards For Humanity Is the Saintly Alternative to Your Favourite Horrible Party Game
Your weekend just got nice and boring.
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NewsTo Reuse This Notebook, Just Pop It Into Your Microwave
Cook your notepad. Because erasers are too mainstream.
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NewsNew Zealand, You May Finally Be Getting Your Very Own Cat Cafe
With your help, The Cat Lounge will become New Zealand's first cat cafe.
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NewsSoon You Could Be Drinking Out on a Few Public Beaches Again In Auckland
If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, you may just be in luck.
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NewsChanges Galore for Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines Festival
It's a new year for the New Year's festival.
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NewsSome Very Good Reasons to Head to this Week's Red Bull Sound Select
In case you were planning a quiet night in this week.
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NewsThe World's First Official Hello Kitty Restaurant to Open in Hong Kong
Instagram had better be ready.
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NewsHow to Win Brownie Points this Mother's Day in Auckland
Step right up to claim your 'Offspring of the Year' award.
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NewsWhy This Austrian Magazine Printed Their Latest Edition with HIV-Positive Blood
"Now the issue is in your hands."
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NewsYou Can Airbnb Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's Old LA Apartment
No luggage needed, just come as you are.
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NewsA Wellingtonian's Guide to Drinking Coffee in Melbourne
We decided to investigate what makes Melbourne's coffee brilliant.
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NewsThis New Hotel Offers Accomodation for Both Tourists and Refugees
Now here's a bighearted social enterprise.
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NewsFor $10,000 a Night You Too Can Stay in New Zealand's Most Expensive Hotel Suite
Better start saving.
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NewsYour Guide to a Bay of Islands Weekend Getaway
There is no sparsity of sea views or good vibes in the Bay of Islands.
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NewsThe Ten Best Locations to Drop Bombs in Auckland
Downtown Manu Club take us through ten of their favourite spots.
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NewsYou Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity On Your Phone
The 'party game for horrible people' is now online.
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