21 Wellington Bars and Restaurants that are the Perfect First Date Spot

Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.

Lauren Harrigan
Published on February 16, 2016

There are a few things that make a perfect date bar or restaurant. Low, sexy lighting is a must, as is some kind of booth or alcove and a serious drinks list. If it's a restaurant, it should take bookings; if it's a bar, it should do a killer Negroni. That's non-negotiable. These are the venues we recommend to our date-planning friends. Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.

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Bar
Hawthorn Lounge

82 Tory Street, Te Aro

A place where logophiles, gentlemen and Friends of Alcoholic Beverages can convene.

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Restaurant
Pan de Muerto CLOSED

82 Tory Street, Te Aro

It’s impossible to leave.

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Bar
Havana Bar

32a - 34 Wigan Street, Wellington

All the best nights out end at Havana. Maybe it’s the halloumi, maybe it’s the rum. But it’s probably the rum.

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Restaurant
Grill Meats Beer - CLOSED

227 Cuba Street, Te Aro

A burger bar with a renowned pedigree.

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Restaurant
Duke Carvell’s Emporium - CLOSED

3 Swan Lane, Te Aro

This place is everything you wish your home could be.

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Cafe
Sweet Mother's Kitchen

5 Courtenay Place, Wellington

New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.

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Bar
Ancestral- CLOSED

31-33 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

The epitome of fine dining in Wellington.

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Bar
Alice

Forresters Lane, Te Aro

Follow the white rabbit.

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Restaurant
Chow

Level 1, 45 Tory Street, Te Aro

Chow does not fall neatly into any specific genre of restaurant or bar.

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Bar
CGR Merchant and Co

46 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

The Merch is a rum or gin lover’s holy grail.

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Bar
Matterhorn - CLOSED

106 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Matterhorn cannot be pigeonholed.

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Bar
Hanging Ditch

14 Leeds Street, Te Aro

Cocktails that are off the hook.

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Restaurant
Burger Liquor

129 Willis Street, Wellington

Burger Liquor knows that you can never have too much of a good thing.

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Bar
Hummingbird Eatery & Bar - CLOSED

22 Courtenay Place, Wellington

An establishment absolutely worthy of an encore.

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Bar
The Library

53 Courtenay Place, Wellington

An inconspicuous, book-lined institution.

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Bar
Poquito Cafe and Bar

11 Tory Street, Wellington

A little getaway in the hustle of central city.

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Cafe
Ombra

199 Cuba Street, Wellington

Your ticket to an Italian way of life.

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Bar
Monterey

4 Rintoul Street

A bar for the aspiring Van Gogh, or those who just like a good burger.

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Bar
Tequila Joe's

43 Vivian St, Wellington

Mexican food with a bit of Americana flavour that snuck over the border.

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Things to Do
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

31 Orawia Road, Tuatapere

Take a 60-kilometre trek across the remote reaches of the South Island.

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Things to Do
Queenstown Hill Time Walk

Queenstown Hill Walkway

Experience public art and panoramic views with this short summit walk.

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Things to Do
Explore the Omarama Clay Cliffs

Henburn Road, Omarama

Get immersed in millennia-old rock formations.

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Dig a Natural Spa at Hot Water Beach

Thames-Coromandel District, Hahei

What's more relaxing than bathing in nature's energy?

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Things to Do
Cycle the Lake Dunstan Trail in Central Otago

Old Dunstan Road, Cornish Point

Find out why this trail was added to New Zealand's Great Rides.

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Things to Do
Admire Mount Taranaki From the Pouakai Crossing

Pouākai Crossing, Taranaki

Autumnal leaves contrast with lava columns on this 19-kilometre trek.

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Things to Do
Take a Scenic Flight Over Milford Sound

35 Lucas Place, Queenstown

Get a bird's eye perspective on this dramatic natural wonder.

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Things to Do
Visit Moutohora Island Sanctuary

15 The Strand, Whakatāne

Meet endangered creatures and relish secluded beaches.

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Things to Do
Explore the Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto Island

Hauraki Gulf, Auckland

Roam from scenic wineries to spectacular volcanoes.

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Things to Do
Walk to the Base of the Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls

Kawhia Road, Raglan

It's only a short stroll to reach these staggeringly beautiful falls.

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Things to Do
Cruise the Bay of Islands with Barefoot Sailing Adventures

Marsden Road, Paihia

Hop from one island to the next – there's 144 to explore.

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Things to Do
Experience Lake Taupo on a Doughboat

59 Redoubt Street, Taupō

Gather round the table for lakeside boating bliss.

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Things to Do
Whanganui National Park's Bridge to Nowhere

Whanganui National Park, Ruapehu

Appearing from the abyss, this offbeat landmark delivers enigmatic beauty.

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Things to Do
Cycle the Old Coach Road Trail

Matapuna Rd Horopito, Marshall Road, Ohakune

Use pedal power to complete this historic adventure.

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Things to Do
Climb Te Mata Peak, Then Explore Nearby Wineries

Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North

Reward your efforts with a world-class glass of wine.

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Things to Do
Walk the Black Sands of Piha Beach

77 Piha Road, Piha

Stroll and surf this unexpected shoreline.

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Things to Do
Walk the Taranaki Falls Track

Tongariro Northern Circuit, Manawatū-Whanganui

Witness 20-metre falls crash over an ancient lava flow.

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Things to Do
Tour Kapiti Island

29 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu

Listen to rare bird songs amid a vital nature reserve.

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Things to Do
Visit Northland's Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga, Northland

Admire natural and spiritual wonders at this spectacular spot.

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Drive the Coast Road to Cape Palliser

Cape Palliser, Wairarapa

Roadtrip your way through charming fishing villages and alongside soaring rock formations.

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Things to Do
Walk Through Rotorua's Waimangu Volcanic Valley

587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua

This new kid on the block has more than enough geothermal activity to go round.

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Things to Do
Kayak Through Abel Tasman National Park

Kaiteriteri -Sandy Bay Road, Nelson

Discover coastal delights, including a rock shaped like a split apple.

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Whale Watching in Kaikoura

Whaleway Station Road, Kaikōura

Keep your eyes peeled for seals, dolphins, and whales big and small.

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Drive the Lindis Pass

Lindis Pass, Lindis Pass

Take a scenic route like no other when crossing the South Island.

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Discover Poor Knights Islands with Dive! Tutukaka

5 Rona Place, Tutukaka

Immerse yourself in vibrant coral and colourful marine life.

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Buller Canyon Jet

34 Waller Street, Murchison

Rev up your trip to the Buller Gorge.

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Track & Trail North Island Cycle Tour

404 Horahora Road, Piarere

Spend five days pedaling your way across the volcanic plateau.

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AJ Hackett Bungy Swing

202 Spa Road, Taupō

Get into the swing of things with your inner daredevil.

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Maunga Hikurangi Sunrise 4WD Tour

1 Barry Avenue, Gisborne

Let morning light be your guide on this cultural expedition.

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Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Adventures

45 Mull Street, Glenorchy

Admire glacier-fed landscapes and evocative autumn hues.

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Southern Lakes Helibike

10 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wānaka

Fly, ride and dine on this high-end adventure.

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Spring Ski Mount Hutt

Mt Hutt Station Road, Methven

Extend your ski adventure with springtime slopes.

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Muirs Tours

662 Wilson Road North, Maketu

Fish, forage, learn and dine with rugby stars and Masterchef winners.

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Waitomo Adventures Caving

1227 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo Caves

Relish pre-historic scenery with this subterranean experience.

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Kaitiaki River Rafting

1135A Te Ngae Road, Rotorua

Hold on tight through bumpy rapids and big drops.

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Rotorua Ziplines

761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls

Zip across waterfalls and plant a tree to do your bit for forest restoration.

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Flying Kiwi Parasailing

Paihia, Northland

Spend a lofty 10 minutes admiring the Bay of Islands from the air.

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Skywalk at Auckland Sky Tower

Federal Street, Auckland

Perched at 192 metres up, perhaps it's best if you don't look down.

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Night Skiing at Coronet Peak

25 Shotover Street, Queenstown

Keep your skis on after-dark for a slope-side party.

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Clarke Glacier Helicopter Tour

35 Lucas Place, Queenstown

Catch a chopper ride bound for a frozen wonderland.

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Ski the Tasman

3 Larch Grove, Aoraki / Mount Cook

Helicopter into this stunning setting for five hours of remote skiing.

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ZORB Rotorua

525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua

Get absorbed into the birthplace of zorbing.

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Stroll Along the Wanaka Lakefront

Wānaka, Otago

Stellar hiking trails await in every direction.

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Oamaru Penguin Colony

17 Waterfront Road, Ōamaru

Wildlife encounters are rarely this cute.

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Explore Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki

Shaped like your favourite breakfast treat, these rocks vent a refreshing ocean spray.

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Cage Dive with Sharks Experience

64 Gore Street, Bluff

Come face-to-face with great whites during this underwater encounter.

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Geothermal Experience at Wai-O-Tapu

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua

Get up close to some of New Zealand's most famous volcanic features, including the world-renowned Champagne Pool.

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Zipline at Christchurch Adventure Park

50 McVicar Drive, Christchurch

Take a trip above the trees on New Zealand's longest zipline, stretching for 1,100 metres.

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Catch the Ferry to Waiheke and Take in the Vineyard Views

Waiheke Island, Auckland

This coastal scenery pairs perfectly with a top-notch glass of vino.

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Twin Coast Discovery Tour

111 Wintle Street, Northland

Relax amid coastal warmth with this 7-day subtropical tour.

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How Playing with Innies and Outies Added a Rare Angle to an Icon's Career Seven Decades In: Christopher Walken Talks 'Severance'

If you think about this Oscar-winner's past roles, viral 'More Cowbell' fame and 'Weapon of Choice' dancing when you watch him as Burt Goodman, however, he understands.

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Blazing Empathy, Brilliant Naturalism, Barry Keoghan and British Anthems: Andrea Arnold Chats Soaring Must-See 'Bird'

The 'American Honey', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Fish Tank' writer/director’s filmography can be summed up in one beautiful line from her latest movie: "no one's no one".

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Say Goodbye to 'Neighbours' Again: For the Second Time in Three Years, the Long-Running Aussie Soap Has Been Cancelled

Prime Video no longer needs good neighbours, with the Ramsay Street-set series wrapping up in December 2025.

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This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

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Mark Your Calendar: 'The Last of Us' Season Two Has Locked in Its Mid-April Return Date

The wait for the Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring game-to-TV hit's seven-episode second season is almost over.

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The First 'Bring Her Back' Trailer Teases a Haunting New Horror From 'Talk to Me' Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou

Grief, death, blood, eerie circles: they're all in store in the latest film from the Australian directors, which stars Sally Hawkins.

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Snow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More

Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.

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'Corteo' Is the Next Dazzling Cirque du Soleil Hit That's Bringing Its Acrobatic Wonders Down Under

A beloved part of the troupe's repertoire since 2005, this show takes place inside a carnival-like parade imagined by a clown.

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Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua

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Christchurch Adventure Park

50 McVicar Drive, Christchurch

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How Sweden's Highest-Grossing Documentary Ever Makes the Personal Universal: Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson Chat 'The Last Journey'

If this affecting film about a TV presenter recreating his childhood holidays with his 80-year-old dad inspires you to follow in its footsteps, you won’t be the first.

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning for Season Three to Forge the One Ring

Following a time jump, the War of the Elves and Sauron will be in the spotlight in the Prime Video series' third season.

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Falling for All Things 'Bridget Jones': Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall Chat 'Mad About the Boy'

Everyone's favourite British rom-com heroine has plenty of fans on- and off-screen — the actor behind her for a quarter of a century, plus her two new co-stars, among them.

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Ten 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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Praise Be: The First Teaser Trailer for the Sixth and Final Season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Here

The gripping TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel returns for the last time in April 2025.

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Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

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HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

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Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

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The 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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Ten of the Most Luxurious Waterfront Stays You Can Book in Auckland

Pick a winner, pack your bags and get ready to live your best holiday life.

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High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

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When Steven Soderbergh Asks You to Write a Haunted-House Movie From the Ghost's Perspective: David Koepp Talks 'Presence'

This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.

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Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

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If You Just Can't Wait to See 'The Lion King' Onstage Again, the Tony-Winning Musical Is Returning to Australia in 2026

When it opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, this will be the third time that a local production of the film-to-theatre hit has been staged in Australia.

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Twenty 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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News
The First 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer Is Filled with Dinosaurs Too Dangerous for the Original Park

Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the franchise's seventh film, which roars into cinemas in July 2025.

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News
Marvel's First Family Have Joined the MCU: The Teaser Trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is Here

Hitting cinemas in July 2025, the 60s-set film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the superhero quartet.

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Event
Country by Candlelight: Aotearoa Tour

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 and Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Various venues across Aotearoa

Once you've left your nine-to-five, walk the line to this country concert in a city near you.

Buy Tickets

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News
It Looks Like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Might Be Getting a Sequel Series with Sarah Michelle Gellar Among the Cast

Into every generation a slayer is born — but, while focusing on a new character, the show will still feature the franchise's OG TV heroine.

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News
Stepping Into a Big Bear Hug of a Franchise Beloved by Audiences of All Ages: Director Dougal Wilson Chats 'Paddington in Peru'

In his third movie outing, everyone's favourite marmalade-loving bear has Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas for company — and a new filmmaker behind the lens.

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Mt Hutt Ski Area

Mt Hutt Station Road, Methven

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Muirs Tours

662 Wilson Road North, Maketu

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Waitomo Adventures Ltd

1227 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo Caves

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Rotorua Ziplines

761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls

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Kaitiaki Adventures

1135A Te Ngae Road, Rotorua

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Bay of Islands Parasail

Paihia, Northland

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Coronet Peak

25 Shotover Street, Queenstown

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ZORB™ Rotorua

525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua

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Tasman Glacier Skiing

3 Larch Grove, Aoraki / Mount Cook

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Shark Experience - Shark Cage Diving

64 Gore Street, Bluff

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Southern Lakes Helibike

10 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wānaka

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Dart River Adventures

45 Mull Street, Glenorchy

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Buller Canyon Jet Boating

34 Waller Street, Murchison

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Maunga Hikurangi

1 Barry Avenue, Gisborne

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AJ Hackett Taupo Bungy & Swing

202 Spa Road, Taupō

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Waikato River Trail Start

404 Horahora Road, Piarere

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Dive! Tutukaka

5 Rona Place, Tutukaka

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Barefoot Sailing Adventures

Marsden Road, Paihia

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Doughboats Lake Taupo

59 Redoubt Street, Taupō

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Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park, Ruapehu

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Waka Abel Tasman

Kaiteriteri -Sandy Bay Road, Nelson

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Old Coach Road Bike Trail

Matapuna Rd Horopito, Marshall Road, Ohakune

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Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North

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Bridal Veil Falls

Kawhia Road, Raglan

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Hauraki Gulf

Hauraki Gulf, Auckland

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Moutohora Island Sanctuary Tours

15 The Strand, Whakatāne

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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

35 Lucas Place, Queenstown

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Cape Palliser Lighthouse

Cape Palliser, Wairarapa

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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

17 Waterfront Road, Ōamaru

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Lindis Pass Viewpoint

Lindis Pass, Lindis Pass

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Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whaleway Station Road, Kaikōura

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Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga, Northland

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Kapiti Island Nature Tours

29 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu

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Taranaki Falls

Tongariro Northern Circuit, Manawatū-Whanganui

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Piha Beach

77 Piha Road, Piha

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Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

31 Orawia Road, Tuatapere

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Clay Cliffs

Henburn Road, Omarama

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Lake Dunstan Trail

Old Dunstan Road, Cornish Point

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Hot Water Beach

Thames-Coromandel District, Hahei

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Waimangu Volcanic Valley

587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua

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Pouakai Crossing

Pouākai Crossing, Taranaki

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Submitting to Nicole Kidman and Bringing the Female Gaze to Erotic Thrillers: Harris Dickinson and Halina Reijn Talk 'Babygirl'

Bold, raw, fearless — they all apply to this film about an affair between a CEO and an intern, and to the talents behind it on- and off-screen.

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Twenty 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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You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

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From New 'Knives Out' and 'Happy Gilmore 2' to the End of 'Stranger Things', Netflix Has Revealed Its 2025 Slate

The return of 'Wednesday', Guillermo del Toro's Jacob Elordi-starring take on 'Frankenstein', 'Black Mirror' season seven: they're all on the way, too.

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'Squid Game' Season Three Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in June — and Here's Your First Look

Mark your calendar: after season two dropped on Boxing Day, this Netflix hit's final season will arrive in the middle of the year.

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News
Ryan Coogler on the New 'Sinners' Trailer: Why the 'Black Panther' Director Turned to Horror for His Latest Michael B Jordan Collaboration

This is the first time that the filmmaker behind 'Fruitvale Station', 'Creed' and two MCU movies isn't adapting IRL events or pre-existing properties — and he shared more details about it.

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News
Helping 'A Complete Unknown' Go Electric: Boyd Holbrook Chats Playing Johnny Cash for the Director of 'Walk the Line'

What happens when the filmmaker behind an Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic asks you to be the next actor to slip into the icon's shoes in front of his lens?

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Hotel
Omana Luxury Villa

Woodside Bay Road, Waiheke Island

These luxe villas boast jaw-dropping views of both the surrounding forest and water — as well as access to a private beach.

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Hotel
Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay Of Many Coves 7282, New Zealand, Bay Of Many Coves

Set right on the water's edge, this resort is nestled deep within Queen Charlotte Sound.

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Hotel
The White Swan Country Hotel

109 Main Street, Greytown

Classic country charm awaits at this rustic lodging.

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Hotel
Te Karaka Station & Lodge

1833 Port Waikato Waikaretu Road, Waikaretu

Landscapes don't get much more breathtaking than this.

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News
"At the End of the Week, You Will Be an Entirely Different Person": The Full 'The White Lotus' Season Three Trailer Is Here

Come February, what happens in Thailand stays in Thailand in the third season of HBO's hit holiday-set drama.

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Hotel
The Headwaters Eco Lodge

42 Oban Street, Glenorchy

Combine an eco-friendly stay with picture-perfect surrounds for a getaway you'll feel great about.

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Things to Do
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

1047 Whakaue Street, Rotorua

When the air is cold, it's the perfect time for a soak in a hot spring.

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Hotel
Millbrook Resort

1124 Malaghans Road, Arrowtown

A resort that pulls out all the stops, with every extra you could ever want.

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Hotel
Maruia River Retreat

SH65, Murchison 7077, New Zealand, Murchison

Flanked by mountains and surrounded by native forest, this carbon negative retreat is the ultimate place to relax, reconnect with, explore and celebrate nature.

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Hotel
Lake Hawea Station

22 Timaru Creek Road, Lake Hāwea

This sheep and cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

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Hotel
Unyoked Cabins, Kawakawa Bay

1421 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, Kawakawa Bay

A resort that pulls out all the stops, with every extra you could ever want.

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Hotel
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

9 Hereford Street, Christchurch

This hotel breathes new life into what was once the city's university campus.

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Hotel
Cross Hill Lodge & Domes

1208 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Lake Hāwea

A glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea lets visitors cosy up in cocoon-like sleeping pods under the stars.

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Hotel
Fiordland Eco-Retreat

111 Ramparts Road, Te Anau

Discover views that are quintessentially Kiwi in the heart of Fiordland.

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Hotel
Skylark Cabin NZ

202 Manuka Terrace, Twizel

True to its name, here you can stay indoors, but have a lark at the starry skies.

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Hotel
Blue Duck Station

4265 Oio Road, Retaruke

Venture off-grid deep within one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most formidable national parks.

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Hotel
Matawhero Winery Cellar Door & Luxury Vineyard Accommodation

189 Riverpoint Road, Gisborne

Stay by the vines of the region's oldest cellar door.

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Hotel
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston

A stay as luxurious as the views.

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News
Constructing a Monumental Reckoning: Adrien Brody, Brady Corbet, Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones Talk 'The Brutalist'

This ten-time Oscar-nominee is epic in its ambitions, performances, images, length and exploration of pursuing the American dream post-war — and yet also deeply intimate.

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Hotel
Drift Off Grid - Luxury Eco Glamping

1322 Abel Tasman Drive, Tata Beach

As close as you can get to nature without sacrificing any creature comforts.

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Hotel
Te Mania

75 Waimarama Road, Havelock North

Accommodation doesn't get much more breathtaking than this.

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Hotel
Pumice Tiny House

141 Miro Street, Ohakune

Cocoon yourself in this compact lodging, complete with incredible views out.

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Things to Do
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa

351 State Highway 30, Rotorua

Slather yourself in the good grey stuff before hopping into the health-giving sulphur pools.

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Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa

351 State Highway 30, Rotorua

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Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

1047 Whakaue Street, Rotorua

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The Music of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight: Aotearoa Tour

Fri, 14 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Various venues across Aotearoa

Relive the music of one of rock music's all-time great bands with this concert tour.

Buy Tickets

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'Emilia Pérez', 'The Brutalist', 'Wicked' and 'A Complete Unknown' All Earned Plenty of Love From 2025's Oscar Nominations

Also among the nominees: Australian animation 'Memoir of a Snail' and Aussie 'Dune: Part Two' cinematographer Greig Fraser.

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How Does It Feel to Make a Bob Dylan Biopic?: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and James Mangold Chat 'A Complete Unknown'

This portrait of Bob Dylan going electric boasts the songs, the stars and 60s-era style — plus plenty of passion from its lead, his fellow cast and director.

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Heartbreaking News: Splendour in the Grass Has Confirmed That It Isn't Returning for 2025

"Splendour needs a little more time to recharge and we won’t be back this year," the festival's organisers announced.

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'The White Lotus' Has Been Renewed by HBO for Season Four Before Season Three Even Starts

There's no word yet on which destination will follow Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand — but a fourth round of this HBO hit is on the way.

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The Full Trailer for 'Yellowjackets' Season Three Is Here with Haunting Secrets and a Relentless Fight to Survive

Here's one way to spend Valentine's Day: with the return of this TV hit, this time with Hilary Swank joining the cast.

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Various venues across Aotearoa

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'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'Madame Web' and 'Borderlands' Are All in the Running for 2025's Razzie Awards

Also picking up plenty of nominations from cinema's least-coveted accolades: 'Megalopolis', 'Reagan' and 'Unfrosted'.

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Reimagining Classic Horror, Reflecting Reality and Scaring Up Resonant Emotion: Julia Garner and Leigh Whannell Chat 'Wolf Man'

What keeps drawing Garner to on-screen tension and unease — and Whannell to modernising iconic movie monsters? We found out.

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More Than Just Shooting Stars: Bag Raiders Talk Internet Fame, Creative Freedom and Loving Playing Festivals

It's been a decade and a half since 'Shooting Stars' helped bring this Australian electronic music duo to fame — and, with their own label, plus frequent sets at fests like AO LIVE, Jack Glass and Chris Stracey are as inspired as ever.

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Jacob Elordi-Starring Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' Has a Date with Your Streaming Queue in April

Directed by 'True History of the Kelly Gang' and 'Nitram' filmmaker Justin Kurzel, the five-parter is set to arrive just in time for Easter long-weekend viewing.

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Anarchy in Australia and New Zealand: Sex Pistols Are Touring Down Under for the First Time in Almost 30 Years

The iconic punk-rock band will play their 1977 record 'Never Mind The Bollocks' when they head this way in April 2025.

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Facing the Tumultuous Nature of Life and Love in a Heartfelt Romance: Andrew Garfield Chats 'We Live in Time'

"It felt like a real act of service to make this film for myself, but also for an audience, hopefully," the two-time Oscar-nominee told us.

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Restaurant
Ayrburn

1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown

A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).

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'The Last of Us' Season Two Will Hit Your Streaming Queue From April — and It Has a New Teaser Trailer

The Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring game-to-TV hit's seven-episode second season is set five years after its first batch of episodes.

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Pub
The Fork And Tap

51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

A rustic gastropub offering respite from the cold.

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'The Brutalist', 'Shogun', 'Emilia Pérez', 'Baby Reindeer', 'Wicked': They All Picked Up Awards at 2025's Golden Globes

'A Real Pain', 'Challengers', 'Hacks', 'The Bear' and 'The Penguin' also just earned themselves some shiny trophies.

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Unpacking the Reality of Mumbai Life for Women in a Cannes Award-Winner: Payal Kapadia Chats 'All We Imagine as Light'

With her fictional feature debut, this Indian filmmaker has earned a Best Director Golden Globe nomination and made Barack Obama's list of favourite movies for 2024.

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Remaking the Music Biopic with Motion-Capture and a CGI Monkey: Michael Gracey and Jonno Davies Talk 'Better Man'

Bringing an IRL music star's story to the screen is a cinema go-to, but there's never been a version like this Australian-made, Robbie Williams-focused movie.

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Giving a Horror Icon a New Bite: Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Chat 'Nosferatu'

Over a century ago, an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' reached cinemas — and now the filmmaker behind 'The Witch' brings his own version to the screen.

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When IRL Anxieties, Experiences and Personal History Inspire an Absolute Dramedy Gem: Jesse Eisenberg Talks 'A Real Pain'

For his second feature as a filmmaker after 2022's 'When You Finish Saving the World', the Oscar-nominated actor keeps exploring what pain is valid.

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News
James Gunn on the First 'Superman' Trailer: How the Comic Book-Loving Director Is Bringing the Man of Steel Back to the Big Screen

Here's your initial look at the first film in the new DC Universe — and the filmmaker leading the charge (including as co-CEO of DC Studios) told us all about it.

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News
Summer Sounds: Six Standout Music Festivals Around Wellington and Auckland

Why go to just one gig when you could enjoy a day (or two) full of live tunes, icy bevs and non-stop dancing?

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News
Gigs to Get You Grooving This Summer in Wellington and Auckland

From Luke Combs and Bryan Adams to Kehlani and Kneecap, there's tons to see in Aotearoa.

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Cafe
Ilex Café

Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City

Go from coffee to cocktails in this light-filled cafe.

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Cafe
Birdwoods

298 Middle Road, Havelock North

A café, art gallery, sweets store and outdoor sculpture garden.

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Restaurant
The Green

401 Grey Street, Hamilton

A six-course degustation at an eight-seater chef's table.

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Bar
Azabu Mission Bay

44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland

Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.

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Restaurant
Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen

212 Aucks Road, Russell

Wines in a sprawling vineyard by the ocean.

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Cafe
Ballroom Cafe at Larnach Castle

145 Camp Road, Dunedin

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Pub
Après by Cardrona & Treble Cone

50 Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka

Cardrona and Treble Cone's après-ski hub.

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Restaurant
Miro

176 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch

Coffee and cocktails with a serving of water views.

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Bar
Puffin Wine Bar & Shop

60 Ghuznee Street, Wellington

Organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention drops.

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Pub
Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar

194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune

A wood-lined après-ski institution.

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Cafe
Okere Falls Store + Craft Beer Garden

757A State Highway 33, Okere Falls

Award-winning toasties and Rotorua's largest selection of craft beer.

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Restaurant
Bar Magda

25b Cross Street, Auckland

Modern Filipino dishes using New Zealand produce.

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Restaurant
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli

469 Thames Highway, Ōamaru

Everything from cheese boards to cheesy diner dishes.

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Restaurant
Tahu

40 Centennial Marine Drive, Gisborne

Laidback fare with wraparound views of Midway Beach.

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Restaurant
The Runholder

89 Martins Road, Martinborough

Take your pick of two wineries, a gin distillery and a restaurant.

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Restaurant
Hillside Kitchen

241 Tinakori Road, Wellington

A plant-based restaurant that only uses the best seasonal produce.

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Bar
Glass House Kitchen

17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

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Bar
Gatherings

2 Papanui Road, Christchurch

Dedicated to the simple joy of local cuisine.

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Restaurant
Classic NZ Wine Trail at Craggy Range

253 Waimarama Road, Havelock North

A five-day tour through spectacular scenery and world-class wineries.

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Restaurant
Hapuku Kitchen

17 Parsons Road, Hapuku

Get your hands dirty in the outdoors this spring.

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News
Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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News
Pleasure, Pain and Vacation Chaos Await in the First Teaser Trailer for 'The White Lotus' Season Three

Starring Walton Goggins and Parker Posey, the Thailand-set third instalment of HBO's acclaimed anthology series arrives in February 2025.

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News
Returning to Middle-Earth for an Anime 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel: Miranda Otto Chats Reprising Éowyn in 'The War of the Rohirrim'

The noblewoman of Rohan narrates the franchise's first film in a decade — and the Australian actor behind her understands that "this character was really significant to a lot women growing up".

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