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NewsPresident Obama Appeared on Between Two Ferns and It Was Glorious
"If I ran a third time, that'd be like doing a third Hangover movie. That didn't go so well, did it?"
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NewsAmsterdam’s Public Urinals to Turn Pee into Food
Fertiliser without phosphorous is kind of like coffee without caffeine.
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NewsDistinctive Music Preferences of Each State in the US
The Naked and Famous get a slice of state-side love.
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NewsShia LaBeouf’s Performance Art Explained
Shia's artistic collaborators shed some light on the whole weird shabang.
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NewsThe Ten Best Films To See At This Year’s French Film Festival
Concrete Playground makes choosing your Gallic poison easy with a guide to the top ten flick picks of the festival.
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NewsIndigenous Art Takes Centre Stage at Auckland Art Gallery
The exhibitions offer viewers an alternative perspective on the world and a way to deepen understanding around the Aboriginal and Maori cultures.
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NewsThe Best and Worst of Oscars 2014 Acceptance Speeches
Cate Blanchett supports women in film, Matthew McConaughey celebrates a weird hero.
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NewsEllen Takes the Ultimate Oscars Selfie, Crashes Twitter
Returning to the Oscars after hosting seven years ago, Ellen made her mark with selfies and pizza.
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NewsMeryl, Lupita and Amy Can’t Resist Dancing to Pharrell’s Happy Either
Pharrell's award-nominated song gets Hollywood A-listers sheepishly dancing.
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NewsMeeting the Man with the Acid Tongue
We speak to filmmaker Nicholas Wrathall about the renowned author and contrarian, Gore Vidal.
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NewsSilo Park announces March programme
The contiuation of great films, music and free dance lessons
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NewsPhotographer Recreates Death Row Inmates’ Last Meals in Bittersweet Photo Series
Some food for thought.
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NewsNew York Hipsters Are Getting Beard Transplants Now
Beard-related anxiety is no laughing matter.
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NewsA Bluffer’s Guide to Gin
Not since the abolition era has gin been so hot. No longer exclusively the drink of grannies or a young Snoop Dogg, gin has enjoyed a significant resurgence in the past five years.
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NewsWhat Should Win vs What Will Win at the 2014 Oscars
Will the Academy stick to history, or go with a few risks?
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NewsJames Murphy Launches Petition to Soundtrack NYC’s Subway
Former LCD Soundsystem frontman petitions for musical turnstiles
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NewsGet Free Concert Tickets in Return for Online Activism
Fight the good fight in return for free music.
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NewsAction Bronson takes to the Hauraki Gulf
Swan diving, cooking and yachting in the city's largest body of water
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NewsThe Veronica Mars Movie will be Released Online on March 14
The new Veronica Mars movie will be made available to rent or buy online on March 14.
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NewsTurning Damaged Christchurch Homes into Art Projects
If you had all the material from one house at your disposal, what would you create?
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NewsTen Craft Brewers and Their Brews
Ten local brewers (plus one Aussie) and some of their glorious brews you should introduce to your palate.
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NewsFinalists revealed for the 2014 Taite Music Prize
Recognising outstanding creativity for an entire collection of music contained on one album.
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NewsWin Tickets to Lone Survivor
Based on the The New York Times bestselling true story of heroism, courage and survival.
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NewsSean Connolly’s Gusto at the Grand Opens this Weekend
Renown chef Sean Connolly adds Gusto at the Grand into the mix.
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NewsWin a Double Pass to the GABA Glam Zone at Auckland Pride Parade
Win tickets to the Glam zone aka Rainbow Island.
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NewsJimmy Fallon Hosts His First Tonight Show, Dances Through Hip Hop History with Will Smith
You know you've made it when you're twerking with the Fresh Prince.
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NewsBack to the Future’s Self-Tying Laces Might Soon Be Real
Nike is out to preserve your childhood dreams.
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NewsWin Tickets to The Past
Win one of five double passes to The Past which opens in cinemas on March 13.
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NewsWin Tickets to The Rocket
The Rocket punches well above its weight with a compelling narrative, heartfelt performances and stunning cinematography.
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NewsSee the Stunning Winners in the 2014 World Press Photo Contest
The world's leading visual journalism contest showcases some serious talent.
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NewsDetroit Chef Creates a 10-Course Menu Based on Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’
For one night only a pop-up restaurant will host 36 guests to enjoy the menu, drink pairings and a full stream of the album .
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NewsLimited Free Download /// Clap Clap Riot’s New Single ‘Out of Here’
Clap Clap Riot are back with a new album.
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NewsThe Ten Must-Sees of Splore 2014
One part music festival, one part art installation and two parts incredible vibe.
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NewsWanted: The Best Deputy Editor in the Business
Are you an authority on pop culture, music, food, drink, events and city life?
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NewsA Guide to Valentine’s Day for Lovers (and Haters)
At Concrete Playground, we like to make your life easy so you can concentrate on being the romantic human being we know you are deep down inside.
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NewsTen Crazy Things People Have Done in the Name of Live Art
The highs, the lows, and all the wilfully mutilated body parts.
