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Some 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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Guide
The Eight Best Bookstores in Wellington

Because books are a whole lot more than just a few hundred printed pages that smell really great.

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There’s a Proposed Smoking Ban on Wellington's Waterfront Under Way

The waterfront may soon be one more place where smokers are banned from getting their nicotine fix.

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Guide
The Best Ways to Get Out and Enjoy Sydney This Month

Don the flannelette and get amongst a full month of dancefloor kebabs, interactive art and fluffy, fluffy kittens.

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News
There's Going to Be a Pug Wedding in Melbourne

This is real. A real pug wedding. Really.

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News
Cake Wines Is Throwing Another Secret Party in Sydney

This time they're headed to the inner west — and Brickfields is going too.

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How 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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Sydney's Getting a Pop-Up Kitten Cafe

Kittens. Not cats. Kittens.

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Sydney's Getting a Pop-Up Kitten Cafe Because Dreams Can Come True

Book a snuggle. Book it now.

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Five Tips for Throwing the Best Cinco de Mayo Party

Celebrate Mexico's almost unfairly excellent food, drink and culture, without the stereotypes.

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This Is How IKEA Is Placating You Since You Can't Play Hide and Seek

IKEA's invented their own games — or tried to, at least.

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Giant IKEA Hide and Seek Game Planned for Melbourne Store

With over 25,000 people 'attending', this is unlikely to fly under IKEA's radar.

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A Guide to Eating and Drinking on Waiheke Island

Food nirvana is just a ferry ride away.

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News
Boss of the State Mike Baird Gives Sydney an Early Mark in the Face of Continuing Storm

Quick, order a really, really expensive UberX.

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News
The Seven Best Mixed Businesses in Brisbane

Salon cafes, hardware store galleries, florist tearooms. These are the inspired fusions that make life better.

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Laneway Festival Co-Founder to Open Pop-Up Rooftop Hotel

Take a first look inside St. Jerome's, the luxury camping ground.

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For $10,000 a Night You Too Can Stay in New Zealand's Most Expensive Hotel Suite

Better start saving.

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Guide
The Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary

All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).

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Guide
Your Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary

All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).

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Your Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary

All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).

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The Best Kidult Activities in Sydney

Cast off the shackles of the working week with a nod to your childhood.

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Your 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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IKEA Warns Against Giant Game of Hide and Seek in Tempe Store

With over 30,000 people 'attending', this unfortunately wasn't going to fly under IKEA's radar.

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The Mother of All Slip 'N' Slides is Coming to Brisbane (Hopefully)

Wish, granted.

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The Best Caves for Camping Near Sydney

Here's a much better way to get in touch with your Paleolithic roots.

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The Ten Best Locations to Drop Bombs in Auckland

Downtown Manu Club take us through ten of their favourite spots.

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Oxford Tavern Launches Handball League

The schoolyard champion wins their height in cheeseburgers. Actual thing.

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La Cigale Introduces a Fortnightly Gathering of Food Trucks

Food sur les roues.

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You Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity On Your Phone

The 'party game for horrible people' is now online.

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The Ten Best Pool Toys for Grown-Ups

Floating poker tables, motorised bumper boats and inflatable watermelons. Dive in.

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The Best Ways to Get Out and Enjoy Sydney This Month

Autumn schmautumn. Seize that daylight saving time while it's still here.

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20 Ways to Extend Your Summer in Sydney

Never say die.

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The Five Best Spots for Night Swimming in Sydney

Where to go for a dip after dark.

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Concrete Playground's Summer Reading List

Ten books from this year that no bibliophile should miss.

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Game of Thrones Monopoly Is Coming

Destroy your family, just like old Monopoly times.

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You Can Buy Australian Theme Park Fantasy Glades for $500K on Gumtree

"Massive price reduction, owner needs to move on."

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The Bluffer's Guide to Summer Entertaining

Be the host/hostess with the most/mostess

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The Four Best Inexpensive Valentine's Day Dates

Those red roses really blew the budget.

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Seven Out-of-the-Ordinary Valentine's Day Dates in Sydney

Seductive V-Day activities whether you're a lover or a hater.

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Nine New Beaches to Open in Auckland By Next Summer

Something for all beach enthusiasts.

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The Best Ways to Get Out and Enjoy Sydney This Month

Gear up with SPF30+ and broad-brimmed sunhats and squeeze the most out of the last days of summer.

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Eight Sydney Beach + Eats Trips to Make Before the End of Summer

For the ultimate summer's satisfaction, combine your beach excursion with a foodie one.

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