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    The World's First Live Movie Is Coming to Cinemas

    Woody Harrelson's first directorial effort will be shot in one take and beamed to cinemas as it's happening.

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    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Movies of 2016

    From moody South Korean thrillers to whimsical Hollywood musicals, these are our favourite films of the year.

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    Auckland Museum Has Launched a Series of Sunday Sessions

    Covering everything from modern jazz to psychedelic pop, otherworldly hip hop and indie fuzz.

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    Nine Things You Probably Didn't Know About Drax Project

    Insight into the story behind the band, their goals, sound and why we should head along to their upcoming gig.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Thomas Sainsbury of The Opening Night Before Christmas

    Shedding some light on the show's characters, what makes the Basement Theatre special and what Christmas looks like in small town New Zealand.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Diaz Grimm

    Off the back of releasing his second album, 2077, we talk the importance of community, Trump, and living in the future with the eternally optimistic Cambridge rapper.

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    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2016

    For your summer holiday viewing pleasure.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Tycho

    Plus, win an up-close-and-personal experience with the band at Laneway Festival.

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    The Nine Best Free Things You Can Do This Week in Auckland

    A drawing club, a particularly lit outdoor theatre show, outdoor yoga and bingo are all yours to enjoy - for free.

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    Basement Theatre Unveils a Jam-Packed Program For Auckland Fringe 2017

    What's happening within and beyond the fourth wall at next year's artistic throw down.

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    You Can Now Download Netflix Shows to Watch Offline

    Binge watch even without an internet connection.

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    Eat, Drink and Dance Under the Stars At Flamingo Pier 2017

    The event touted as the perfect summer party is back for its third innings.

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    Rooftop Concert Series Anno Domini is Back

    The ultimate afternoon Sunday session.

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    Auckland Council's Open-Air Entertainment Series Returns For 2017

    Music and motion under the stars of Tamaki Makaurau.

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    Win a Double Pass to Tiny Ruins

    See the dreamy New Zealand artist who's casually worked with David Lynch, and toured with Neil Finn, Sharon van Etten and Calexico.

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    Inside the Palme d'Or-Winning Film Everyone Should See with I, Daniel Blake's Dave Johns

    Meet the 59-year-old stand-up comedian whose very first (and very unfunny) feature film took Cannes.

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    Get Your Dog a Canine Glamour Shot This Weekend

    Karen Walker and photographer James K Lowe have appropriated glamour shots from their lame background in order to do some good.

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    IMAX Is Moving Into Virtual Reality

    First, they went big. Now, they're getting interactive.

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    Amélie Has Been Turned into a Stage Musical

    Grab your garden gnome and head to Broadway.

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    Basement Jaxx to play exclusive DJ Set in Westhaven

    They were last here in 2000 for an infamous set at the Big Day Out.

  • Guide

    Your Guide to Getting Ink'd in Wellington

    A collection of studios for your next piece of art.

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    Win a Double Pass to Madeira

    Win tickets to the ex-Yumi Zouma frontwoman's show at Whammy.

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    The Ten Must-Dos of Taste of Auckland

    A taste of what Taste of Auckland has to offer.

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    Budburst Festival is Bringing Natural Wine to your Attention

    Exploring the principles behind Wellington's coolest little natural food and wine festival.

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    Sir David Attenborough is Coming to New Zealand

    Arguably the most famous voice in the world will be talking in New Zealand in early 2017.

  • Guide

    Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Auckland

    Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

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    Cindy Sherman is Taking Over the City Gallery

    Contemporary photography confronting stereotypes and cultural clichés, with an eye to society's representation of women and the cult of celebrity.

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    Auckland City Limits Reschedules for March 2018

    Not even Kendrick could save the festival from hitting a roadblock in 2017.

  • Guide

    Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Wellington

    Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

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    A Massive LEGO Christmas Tree is Coming to Auckland

    The tree will stand over 10 metres tall and weigh 3.5 tonnes.

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    See Studio Ghibli Characters In Real-Life Settings

    Let this cute little clip provide your latest enchanting animation fix.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Hip-Hop MC Raiza Biza

    The Hamilton-based MC discussing his artistry and the importance of passing down knowledge to the hip-hop artists of tomorrow.

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    Watch the New Reunion-Like Trailer for Danny Boyle's Trainspotting Sequel

    "Choose Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and hope that someone, somewhere cares."

  • News

    Get Your BYO Popcorn and Blankets Ready, Silo Cinema is Back

    Highlights include screenings of When Harry Met Sally, What We Do in the Shadows and Monty Python's Life of Brian.

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    Golding's Free Dive is Throwing a Big Dia de los Muertos Party

    A little pre-siesta fiesta to observe Day of the Dead and Garage Project's new drop.

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