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    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.

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    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.

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    Disney Is Bringing Its 'Magic at Sea' Cruises Down Under for the First Time From October 2023

    Fancy hitting the seas surrounded by Disney, Marvel, Pixar and 'Star Wars' fun? Disney's cruise line will soon set sail from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Japan's Dazzling Digital Art Gallery Has Closed — But It'll Reopen in a New Tokyo Location in 2023

    The dazzling teamLab base shut its doors at the end of August, but it'll be back in a different part of Tokyo next year.

  • News

    You'll Soon Be Able to Holiday in Japan Again Without Booking a Guided Tour

    Japan's border rules are changing, relaxing some of the requirements around tourism — including for holidays from Australia and New Zealand.

  • 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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    Jetstar Is Giving Away Free Flights This Week in These Giant Gift Boxes Hidden Around New Zealand

    Solve the clues, hunt down the giant orange boxes and you could score free flights to Rarotonga, Sydney, Queenstown, the Gold Coast and more.

  • News

    Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland 

    Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.

  • News

    You Can Tour New Zealand's Coastal Art Trail in this Campervan Filled With Works From Local Artists

    The best way to see a whole bunch of art galleries? In a moving one, of course.

  • Feature

    One Product, Three Looks: Easy-to-Achieve Hairstyles You Should Add to Your Repertoire

    Lacking the confidence to level up your hair styling game? Follow these step-by-step tutorials to create three great looks.

  • News

    The Best (and Booziest) Spots for Après-Ski in Queenstown

    In this stunning alpine town, the hours spent off the slopes are just as important as the ones on them.

  • News

    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.

Latest Places
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    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.

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    Huami

    87 Federal Street, Auckland City

    You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.

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    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.

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    East

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

    Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • 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

    The Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart

    For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.

  • News

    New Zealand's First Unyoked Cabin Has Arrived North of Auckland and Is Now Open For Bookings

    Tiny cabin Maia sits on its own private five-acre meadow with spectacular views of the river and evening sunsets.

  • News

    Why You Should Put Rakiura (Stewart Island) on Your List for a Wild Winter Escape

    Take a winter holiday with a difference — to this rugged and raw slice of paradise at the bottom of Aotearoa.

  • News

    You Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb

    Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.

  • News

    The Mayfair, Christchurch's New $23m Boutique Luxury Hotel Has Finally Opened

    The premium new hotel is offering a relaxed take on luxury for visitors to the garden city.

  • 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

    Repose's Luxe New Off-Grid Eco-Cabins Offer Stays with Breathtaking Views Around New Zealand

    Each cabin boasts an indoor fireplace, an outdoor bath and views that have to be seen to be believed.

  • News

    Here's an Offer You Can't Refuse: Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Month in 'The Godfather' Mansion

    Fancy spending all of August in Staten Island, following in the footsteps of the most iconic gangster movie ever made? Now you can.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Wellington's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened with a Signature Daily Chocolate Hour

    With chocolate treats galore and ice cream sundaes available 24/7, this new hotel offering in the heart of Wellington is offering sweet-toothed travellers the stay of dreams.

  • Feature

    The Brush Up: Level Up Your Hair Styling Skills

    If you're on the lookout for styling hacks to help your hair situation, we're here to help.

  • News

    You'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024 

    The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.

  • News

    Now You Can Travel to Fiji, Here's Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trip

    We asked the Tourism Fiji team all your burning pre-holiday questions, including where to stay, whether you'll need cash, and yes — what happens if you test positive for COVID?

  • 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.

  • News

    Japan Has Officially Reopened to Tourists From Down Under — But Only As Part of Package Tours

    To make the trip, you'll need to wear masks everywhere, have private medical insurance to cover your visit and be chaperoned during your whole stay.

  • News

    Australia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks

    Part of a new nine-kilometre track in NSW's Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.

  • News

    Attention Geminis: Jetstar NZ Is Giving Away Free Flights to Everyone Who Shares Its Birthday

    Plus they're slinging 60,000 dirt-cheap deals for flights across the country — and across the ditch.

  • News

    Airbnb Wants You to Stay in the 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine — and Matthew Lillard Will Be Your Host

    Celebrate the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' flick's 20th anniversary with a vanning holiday across Southern California.

  • News

    New Zealand's First Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Will Pop Up in Stunning Regions Next Month

    Providing all the creature comforts, these small houses and cabins will be right in the thick of some of the country’s most breathtaking surroundings.

  • 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

    QT Is Opening a Lush New Hotel in Newcastle with a Rooftop Bar and a Huge Suite Inside a Clock Tower

    Also big drawcards: harbour views and Newcastle's largest library of Japanese whisky.

  • News

    Christchurch's Observatory Hotel Is Now Open As Part of Its $290 Million Arts Centre Quake Restoration

    With wild colours and textures throughout each of its 33 unique rooms, Christchurch's luxe new hotel marks a significant milestone in the central city's post-earthquake revival.

  • 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

    Qantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays 

    The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.

  • 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.

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