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GuideThe Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter
Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.
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News2022's Biggest Supermoon Has Hit the Skies Down Under — and It'll Be Visible Until Friday Morning
Spend tonight looking up.
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NewsWellington's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened with a Signature Daily Chocolate Hour
With chocolate treats galore and ice cream sundaes available 24/7, this new hotel offering in the heart of Wellington is offering sweet-toothed travellers the stay of dreams.
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NewsCreative Powerhouses the Katayanagi Twins on Their Favourite Spots in Auckland
From brews to views, the powerhouse creative duo share their favourite spots in the city.
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GuideEight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away a Massive 10,000 Free Doughnuts This Friday
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts.
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NewsSeven Hotels in Sydney's CBD for When You Want to Treat Yourself to an Australian City Break
Looking for a hotel that'll make you feel good about hitting snooze? We've found it.
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EventAssembly Label's Online Warehouse Sale
Monday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Online
Pick up some new cool coastal threads at up to 70 percent off — for a limited time only.
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NewsFive Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Month
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsSix Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer
These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.
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NewsThe Historic Leonids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Sky This Month
Head outside and look up.
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NewsSix of the Most Entertaining Podcasts to Listen to Now According to Our Writers
Chuck on your favourite pair of headphones and give your brain a treat.
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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsThe Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers
Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.
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EventThe Room
Friday, June 4, 2021
The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
The worst movie you'll ever see never stops selling out screenings.
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EventBanff Mountain Film Festival 2021 Tour
Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 27, 2021
Embassy Theatre, Mt Victoria
The annual showcase of adventurous cinema returns to the Embassy.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a $200 Voucher to Try Mexico's New Menu
The restaurant has refreshed its lineup of Mexican street snacks, sides and tacos for the colder months.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower
Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.
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