18 Auckland Bars and Restaurants That Are Perfect Date Material

Valentine's Day plans, sorted.

Concrete Playground
Published on February 10, 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
Coley & Punch - CLOSED

22 Princess Wharf, Auckland

Rightly boasting some of the best cocktails in the city.

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Restaurant
Indochine Kitchen - CLOSED

42 Fort Street, Auckland

The ideal spot for a casual-yet-artsy date and curating some Instagram food porn.

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Bar
Stafford Rd Wine Bar

141 Queen Street, Northcote Point

Perfect date spot, with the chances of running into your ex being zero to none.

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Bar
Xuxu

Galway Street, Britomart

The fantastically elegant bar is a killer spot for an after-work or pre-dinner appointment, or just to satisfy a burgeoning dumpling itch.

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Bar
The Gypsy Tea Room

455 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn

The perfect local watering hole for that after-work tipple or regular rendezvous.

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Bar
Orleans - CLOSED

48 Customs Street East, Auckland

Not only a bar and restaurant but the sole Auckland restaurant offering a live jazz soundtrack while you dine.

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Restaurant
Miann

57 Fort Street, Auckland

The place to go for dessert in the city. Try everything in sight.

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Bar
Coco’s Cantina

376 Karangahape Road, Auckland

The perfect beginning to a night out with friends, or a sexy meet-up in one of the darker corners of this otherwise bustling bar and eatery.

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Restaurant
Woodpecker Hill - CLOSED

196 Parnell Rd, Parnell

An oriental smokehouse from the city’s bastions of East-meets-West.

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Restaurant
Ima

57 Fort Street, Auckland

Expect overwhelmingly generous and comforting Mediterranean food.

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Bar
Depot

86 Federal Street, Auckland Central

Boisterous, welcoming and completely natural, most definitely characteristics we have come to associate with the infallible Al Brown.

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Bar
Farina

244 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

Pared-back Italian dining at its best.

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Restaurant
Tanuki's Cave

319b Queen Street, Auckland

The lively Izakaya-style eating house promises to be an unexpected and inexpensive Japanese dining experience.

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Bar
Bedford Soda and Liquor

4 Brown Street, Ponsonby

It’s basically a sophisticated alcoholic American tuck shop

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Restaurant
Orphans Kitchen

118 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

It’s casual, unpretentious and the food is superb.

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Bar
Jack - CLOSED

155 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Auckland’s ultimate date spot and best kept secret.

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Restaurant
Ostro - CLOSED

Level 2, 52 Tyler St, Britomart

Upscale yet unpretentious.

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Restaurant
Casita Miro

3 Brown Rd, Waiheke Island

A Waihetian treasure.

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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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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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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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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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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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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

Queenstown, Otago

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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

Gisborne, Gisborne District

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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 Par, 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,

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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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News
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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News
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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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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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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Hotel
Arcadia Lodge

10 Florance Avenue, Russell

Come during the spring when the breakfast is served with ingredients picked straight from the garden.

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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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Event
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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News
'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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News
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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News
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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News
'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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News
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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Guide
The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

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News
'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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Hotel
Castaways Resort

685 Karioitahi Road, Waiuku

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News
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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News
'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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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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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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Feature
New Zealand Summer Guide 2024-2025

Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.

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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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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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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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Checking Out of 'The White Lotus', Then Into an Underground Bunker in a Stellar Dystopian Thriller: Steve Zahn Talks 'Silo'

Since 90s favourite 'Reality Bites', Steve Zahn has been a constant screen presence, including starring in particularly excellent TV shows over the past few years.

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SXSW Sydney Has Announced Its 2025 Dates — and After a Huge Event in 2024, It's Planning Another Big Fest

The second-ever SXSW Down Under featured 1400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances and 150 games.

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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's Zombie Franchise Is Back in the Stunning First Trailer for '28 Years Later'

More than two decades ago, '28 Days Later' helped bring Cillian Murphy to fame — and now its second sequel stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.

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From 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance' to 'The Bear' and 'Shogun', Here's 2025's Golden Globe Nominees

'The Brutalist', 'Conclave', 'Anora', 'Wicked', 'Only Murders in the Building', 'Nobody Wants This' and 'Baby Reindeer' are also on the list.

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The Hunt Is On in Both the Past and the Present in the New Trailer for 'Yellowjackets' Season Three

"Once upon a time, a bunch of teenage girls got stranded in the wilderness — and they went completely nuts."

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Innies, Outies and More Workplace Nightmares: The Full Trailer for 'Severance' Season Two Is Here

It's time to clock back in at Lumon Industries, with Mark S and his colleagues discovering the consequences of messing with the company's approach to work-life balance.

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Ten of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland

This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.

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When Pharrell Williams Asks You to Make a Documentary About Him Using Lego: Morgan Neville Chats 'Piece by Piece'

Celebrating imagination and creativity is at the heart of this step through the famed producer, 'Happy' singer, and Daft Punk and Snoop Dogg collaborator's life and career.

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"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

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Mark Your Calendar: 'The White Lotus' Season Three Will Arrive in February 2025, Then New 'The Last of Us' in Autumn

Come winter 2025, new 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is set to hit your streaming queue, too.

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Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

"There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

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Championing Kindness, Laughing Through Pain and Learning From Harrison Ford: Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence Chat 'Shrinking'

How do you make a warm-hearted sitcom about therapists that balances humour with deep emotion? We found out from two of this Apple TV+ gem's guiding forces.

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Drake Is Returning Down Under in 2025 for the First Time in Eight Years on His 'Anita Max Win' Tour

The five-time Grammy-winner is playing both Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2025.

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"The Game Will Not End Unless the World Changes": The Full Trailer for 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Here

"We are not trying to harm you. We are presenting you with an opportunity," the guards tell the new batch of contestants in the latest 'Squid Game' sneak peek.

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Twenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania

Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.

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Christmas Lights at MOTAT 2024

Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs

MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.

Buy Tickets

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Great Scott!: 'Back to the Future: The Musical' Is Making Its Australian Premiere in Sydney in 2025

After hit seasons in West End and on Broadway, the award-winning stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick is zipping Down Under.

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Childish Gambino Has Cancelled His 2025 Down Under Tour So There'll Be No Summertime Magic After All

It was meant to be the rapper and hip hop star's first trip our way since 2019 — but just like his North American, UK and European dates, it's no longer happening.

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CP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors

These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.

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Designing the Future: How the Winners of the 2024 Lexus Design Award are Fixing Hidden Issues

The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent.

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Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand

Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.

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Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone Are Headlining Coachella 2025 — Whether You'll Be There or Be Livestreaming

Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk are also on the lineup — plus plenty more.

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'Yellowjackets' Is Returning for Season Three on Valentine's Day 2025 — and It Just Dropped Its First Teaser Trailer

This sneak peek at the survivalist thriller's third season is brief — but get ready to eat your heart out come February 14.

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Playing a Woman Who Impersonates Her Teenage Daughter in a Dark Australian Comedy: Jackie van Beek Talks 'Audrey'

"You just don't come across these characters very often. Well, I hadn't," the 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'The Breaker Upperers' star told us.

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Five Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven

Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

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Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'

"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.

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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

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You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube

Still trying to fill the 'Deadloch'-shaped hole in your viewing until season two arrives? Whether or not you've seen this hit series before, it'll help.

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Here's Your First Look at 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six and 'The Bear' Season Four Thanks to Disney+'s 2025 Trailer

Also featured: season two of 'Andor', new 'Alien' TV series 'Alien: Earth', the Glen Powell-starring 'Chad Powers' and 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

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Welcome to 'The White Lotus' in Thailand: HBO Has Dropped a New Teaser for Its 2024–2025 Lineup

You can also catch new sneak peeks of 'The Last of Us' season two,' 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry', 'The Rehearsal' season two and more.

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The First Action-Packed Teaser Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Is Here

After being delayed from 2024, Tom Cruise's latest stint in Ethan Hunt's shoes will hit cinemas Down Under in May 2025.

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Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

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Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains

From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

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'Stranger Things' Season Five Will Hit Netflix in 2025 to Take You Back to the Upside Down One Last Time

The streaming platform has also revealed the new season's eight episode titles — and that it's set in 1987.

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Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

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Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming

A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.

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Mustering Up 'Succession' Meets 'Yellowstone' in the Outback: Michael Dorman, Philippa Northeast and Sam Corlett Talk 'Territory'

Netflix's new Australian hit follows multigenerational clashes over controlling the world's largest cattle station in the Top End.

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Stepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'

Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.

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Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025

While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.

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We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.

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If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You

Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.

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Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand

The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.

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Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House

It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.

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Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.

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'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two

Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.

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From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'

Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.

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