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NewsThe Royal New Zealand Ballet Has Announced Its Jam-Packed 2021 Season
The prestigious dance company is returning to the stage with new performances, Russian classics and a Shakespearean comedy.
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NewsAuckland Museum's Next Big Exhibition Will Feature the Tallest Lego Model in the Southern Hemisphere
The exhibition will showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of Lego.
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GuideSeven of the Spookiest Events Happening in Wellington This Halloween
From German expressionist horror in a gothic cathedral to a one-day street fiesta, here's where to get your scares (and candy) this Halloween.
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NewsJapan's Multi-Level Super Nintendo Theme Park (and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride) Will Now Open in Early 2021
It'll also feature the world's first Mario cafe, which is opening this month ahead of the rest of the park.
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GuideTwelve of the Best Events to Check Out at Elemental AKL Festival
Head on a wine and oyster-fuelled river cruise, listen to dance music in an underground ballroom and sample a variety of fire-cooked food.
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NewsAuckland's Elemental AKL Festival Has Announced Nine New Events and Experiences for 2020
This year more than 30 free and ticketed events will take place from Matakana to Mangere, Onehunga to Oneroa.
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NewsYou Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival
Watch the Northern Territory festival's dazzling sights from your couch.
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NewsThis Aquarium Has Released an Adorable and Soothing Series of Slow TV and Meditation Videos
Featuring the venue's sea creatures, these calming clips will help you cope with this chaotic year.
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NewsYou Can Visit This New Independent Bookstore From the Comfort of Your Couch
The new online platform launched just in time for lockdown with stacks of fresh reads.
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NewsAuckland's Month-Long Festival of Food, Music and Culture Is Back for 2020
This year more than 30 free and ticketed events will take place from Matakana to Mangere, Onehunga to Oneroa.
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NewsA Huge Multi-Sensory Van Gogh Exhibition Is Coming to New Zealand
Wellington will be the first city to host the experience under the stars.
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NewsA New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay
The four-night festival will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.
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NewsWellington's Third Pop-Up Library Is Opening This Week
Te Awe (meaning White Feathers) is the largest of the Council's three interim libraries.
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NewsTen Major Events and Festivals Still Happening in New Zealand This Year
Prepare for food, wine and music festivals, inclusive snow-filled adventures and events honouring Aotearoa's Māori identity.
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NewsNew Zealand's COVID-19 Restrictions Will Be Dropped from Midnight Tonight
New Zealand now has no active cases.
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NewsAuckland Council's Libraries and Fitness Centres Are Reopening This Week
But those hoping to dip their toes in a council-operated swimming pool will be sorely disappointed.
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NewsThe Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Show 'Douglas' Is Here
The witty Aussie comedian's latest show hits Netflix this month.
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NewsRestaurants, Cinemas and Gyms Can Open in New Zealand from This Thursday
As long as physical distancing and hygiene measures are practised.
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NewsSix Ways You Can Virtually Commemorate ANZAC Day 2020
Live-stream an at-home dawn service, tune into a commemorative concert or join an online ANZAC biscuit bake-off.
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Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Show 'Douglas' Is Coming to Netflix This Autumn
The witty Aussie comedian is back with a new show named after her favourite four-legged friend.
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NewsThis New At-Home Escape Game Will Help You Burn Time in Quarantine
Using your smartphone and some household items, you'll race to solve a fast-paced mystery.
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News'Harry Potter at Home' Is the Magical New Online Hub Helping You Get Your Virtual Wizarding Fix
If you've already watched and rewatched all the 'Harry Potter' films, now you can revisit the books, sleuth your way through puzzles and get crafting.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Has Unveiled a Massive Free Digital Program of Concerts, Talks and Podcasts
Watch highlights — and never-before-seen footage — from the Sydney icon's 47 year history from your couch.
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NewsFive Captivating Podcasts to Help Make Your Time at Home a Bit More Interesting
Get lost in a gripping true-crime mystery, learn a new language or binge a nine-episode show about a hacker mum.
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NewsEight New Books to Read While You're Spending More Time Indoors
Explore the underbelly of 1980s Queensland, enter a fictional dystopian world or learn how to get your money sorted.
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NewsThe New Zealand Government Has Announced a Mass Closure of Non-Essential Services
All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries, playgrounds will close from midnight Wednesday, 25 March.
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GuideHere's How COVID-19 Is Affecting New Zealand's Hospitality and Arts Scenes
Here's where you can stay up to date on how coronavirus is impacting your city.
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NewsAuckland Council Is Closing Public Libraries, Pools and Recreational Centres
In line with the Government's ban of gatherings of more than 100 people.
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GuideThe Best Virtual Events to Hit Up If Cabin Fever Is Starting to Set In
Get 'out of the house' with live opera, gallery tours and couch choirs.
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NewsThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Is Looking to Live-Stream Cancelled Performances
Following the Government's decision to ban non-essential organised gatherings of 500 or more people.
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NewsThe New Zealand Government Has Announced a Ban on Events of More Than 500 People
It will include public events held both indoors and outdoors.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Statement on COVID-19: Let's Continue to Support Local Businesses
Going out might not be at the top of your to-do list right now, but you can help small businesses without leaving your apartment.
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NewsHere's What Has Been Cancelled, Postponed and Suspended Across New Zealand Due to COVID-19
From the Piha Pro to Homegrown and Beervana, here's where the industry has been hit.
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NewsNew York's Metropolitan Opera Is Live-Streaming Performances for Free During Its Coronavirus Shutdown
You'll be able to stream a different opera from the famous NY institution every night.
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NewsSXSW 2020 Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
It's the first time in 34 years that the huge annual music and film festival won't take place.
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NewsThe NZ International Comedy Festival Has Been Cancelled for 2020
Due to the critical developments of the COVID-19 situation.
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NewsSix Ways to Unwind When You've Done Enough Adulting for the Day
Catch a movie under the stars, join a roaming dumpling tour and have a Häagen-Dazs ice cream feast.
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NewsTen Things You Need to See and Do at New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2020
The 18th edition of the biennial arts and culture celebration is back with virtual reality experiences, gorgeous indie folk and a concert for dogs.
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NewsFive Valentine's Day Ideas That Aren't a Set Menu Dinner
Lovely activities for couples, singles, friends and whānau.
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NewsAuckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Has Been Cancelled for 2020
Due to growing concerns within the community around the evolving Coronavirus.
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NewsThe Six Best Things to See and Do in Wellington This Waitangi Day
Head to a free whānau-friendly music festival and watch a collection of eight Māori films.
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NewsThe Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.
