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NewsNow Open: A New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Duo Has Landed at the Grand Millennium Hotel
The dining duo are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Auckland's best theatres.
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FeatureWellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun
If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.
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NewsThe Votes Are In: These Are the Top 50 Gastropubs in New Zealand According to Pint-Loving Kiwis
From classic 100-year-old pubs to unique local joints, there's a gastropub to fit everyone on this list.
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NewsNow Open: Sip Elemental Distillers' Award-Winning Spirits at Its New Tasting Room, The Gin Shack
Just outside of Blenheim's main drag, you'll find the Gin Shack — serving up the World's Best London Dry Gin for 2023.
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NewsVoting for New Zealand's Top 50 Gastropubs Is Now Open — Here's How to Vote for Your Favourite
The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: all us pub-going New Zealanders.
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NewsNew Zealand's Coromandel Distilling Co Has Taken Out Five Gold Medals at the 2024 World Gin Awards
The microdistillery took home the gold medal in all five categories that its award-winning gin was entered in.
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NewsCalling All Vino Lovers: Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic Has Announced Its 2024 Program
The recently appointed Great Wine Capital is eager to show why it is considered the best of the best.
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NewsComing Soon: SkyCity's Famous Steak Restaurant The Grill Is Making a Triumphant Return
The Grill is back and ready to reclaim its title as one of the best places to get a steak in Auckland.
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The First-Ever Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards Will Reward Aotearoa's Best Places for a Bite with a Pint
The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: New Zealanders.
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NewsNorma Taps Has Opened at City Works Depot, Providing the Perfect Place for After-Work Drinks
Norma Taps may be a pop–up, but you've got 12 months to try out all of its boutique cocktails, Italian eats and local beers.
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NewsThe Runholder Is Martinborough's New Three-in-One Hub with an On-Site Distillery, Wine Tastings and a Restaurant
Add this exciting new Martinborough venue to your summer hit list.
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NewsHeineken Has Launched a New Beer — and It's Using Science to Decide If You Like It More Than the Original
Heineken is taking away the tricky decision of which beer to drink, and using science to determine the answer.
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NewsCheers: Pals Is Adding Two Types of Margarita and a Gin Citrus Twist to Its Canned Cocktail Range
Surprise! Three new drinks have been added to the Pals' family — and this time, they involve tequila.
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NewsThe Hospitality Masterminds Behind Caretaker and Deadshot Have Launched Rocketman — A Bar for Those Looking for Escapism
Have a glass or three of Giggle Juice then sing your heart out in Ms Kitty's Parlour.
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NewsNow Open: Gallery Lounge Is QT Wellington's New Gin Bar with Art, Build-Your-Own Drinks and Live Music
This opulent space brings together art and gin on the hotel's ground floor — and it does a daily martini hour.
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NewsThere's Another Pal in Town: The Beige One Is the NZ Beverage Brand's Summery New Guava and Lime Sip
No longer an April Fool's gag, this new RTD tones down the packaging but doesn't skimp on flavour.
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NewsHelp the Ocean by Drinking Vino: Eco-Conscious Wine Label The Hidden Sea Has Launched in New Zealand
Here's how you can help save the environment by drinking one bottle of wine at a time.
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NewsAuckland's Hidden Cellar Door Somm Is Inviting Wine Lovers to Be Its Guest in Residence
Pinot noir fans, this one is for you — including wine flights and vino matched with a set menu.
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NewsWellington On a Plate Is Returning This August with 17 Burger- and Beer-Filled Days
This year's festival is dedicated entirely to burgers and beers — with a two-day beer fest hitting Sky Stadium and a burger featuring a half-dozen battered oysters.
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NewsThe Best Chinese Restaurants in Wellington for 2024
Head to these authentic Chinese spots for wonton noodle soup, fried dumplings and juicy pork buns.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsThe Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List
From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.
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NewsNew Zealand's Rippon Winery Was Just Named the 11th Best Vineyard in the World for 2023
The Central Otago winery was also named the best vineyard in Australasia, beating out winemakers from across the ditch.
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NewsFour Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin
Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.
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NewsHawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.
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NewsThere's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship
Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.
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NewsThe Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa
Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.
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FeatureFrom Hawker Centres to Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Here's Your Ultimate Singapore Food (And Drinks) Guide
If you're a true blue foodie, you should seriously consider getting over to Singapore.
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FeatureEmbark on a One-of-a-Kind Foodie Holiday Around Singapore
We went on this trip with Chef Nelly Robinson and can't wait for you to experience it for yourselves.
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NewsAuckland's Best Boutique Bottle Shops for 2024
The country's only dedicated whisky shop, a fill-your-own growler station and a lavish space with more than 400 bottles to choose from.
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NewsSix Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Auckland
Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails (and ruin all regular brunches forever).
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NewsThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Auckland for 2024
Load up on caffeine, tap into the wifi and work your magic in one of these laptop-friendly cafes.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week
Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Sink your teeth into a bottomless afternoon tea spread, or check out Karangahape Road’s huge anti-Valentine’s Day festivities.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend
Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Scoff bottomless burgers in Takapuna, catch the candlelight orchestra or support Cassia's post-flood pop-up.
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NewsCassia's Had to Shut Due to Flood Damage (Again) — But Has Launched a New Dining Pop-Up Across Town
It's the second time the modern Indian eatery has been forced close due to flooding in less than nine months.
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NewsSupreme Is Releasing a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run
The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and chilly bins this summer.
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GuideAuckland Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Auckland for 2022
World-acclaimed croissanteries, local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made your list of the most popular cafes for 2022.
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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Auckland for 2022
Beloved drinking holes, new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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NewsIndulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year
Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.
