We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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Prime Video's long-awaited take on the hit post-apocalyptic game is finally here — and its three leads told us all about it.
Without leaving the house, let alone travelling to California, you can catch Tyler, The Creator, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and more.
The Mona Gala, a new exhibition, a multi-storey nightclub and late-night tunes are all happening in Hobart this winter, too.
Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.
Early bird tickets for the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival's second Australian run are also on sale.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide
Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.
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NewsNine Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Across Aotearoa
You're never too old for this Easter hunt.
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NewsComing Soon: 269 Is a Vibrant Latin American and European Market That's Not Just Open on Weekends
269 is a permanent market bringing food and fun to Auckland's Parnell Village.
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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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NewsChocstock Is Back For 2024 — and the Founders Want You to Know That Chocolate Isn't Just For Kids
After a sweet success in 2021, 30 craft chocolate makers will be showing off their skills on Wellington's waterfront this June.
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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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RestaurantAdvieh Restaurant and Bar
1 Queen Street, Auckland
This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.
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RestaurantRosella
18 Majoribanks Street, Wellington
This stylish and casual addition to the Mount Victoria neighbourhood delivers bold flavours and great wine.
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RestaurantThe Little Cookie Shop - CLOSED
45 Tory Street, Wellington
This WOAP pop-up is sticking around and slinging the fudgiest cookies in the game.
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RestaurantChaat Street
99 Victoria Street, Wellington
This former pop-up is now slinging delicious South Asian street food out of a permanent location.
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RestaurantLiberty Restaurant
227 Cuba Street, Wellington
Enjoy a leisurely brunch with friends or pop in for a light bite at the bar — this elegant and contemporary new addition to Cuba Street has it all.
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BarThe Champagneria
8 Courtenay Place, Wellington
In the famous words of Mark Twain, "too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right."
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BarAuntie Social Lounge
4 Rintoul Street, Wellington
A funky fresh new spot has arrived in Newton, with red velvet booths, lava lamps and retro furniture.
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BarGraze Wine Bar
95 Upland Road, Wellington
With only 22 seats and a menu showcasing locally sourced and sustainable eats, this neighbourhood wine bar is the place to bring a date, a friend or good book.
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BarBoneface Tavern
13 Pirie Street, Wellington
The Upper Hutt brewers now have an inner-city location, with fresh Boneface beers on tap, delicious bites and, of course, killer tunes all night long.
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BarWaitoa Victoria Street
175 Victoria Street, Wellington
Hataitai's nano brewery has opened a second bar in the heart of the city.
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NewsConcrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen
We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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NewsNavigating the Wasteland to Bring a Gaming Smash to TV: Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten Chat 'Fallout'
Prime Video's long-awaited take on the hit post-apocalyptic game is finally here — and its three leads told us all about it.
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NewsGodzilla Alert: A Second Season of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Is on the Way — and So Are Multiple Spinoffs
Because there's no such thing as too many Godzilla TV shows, the 'Monsterverse' is beefing up its small-screen output.
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NewsCoachella's 2024 Set Times Are Here So You Can Livestream Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and No Doubt
Without leaving the house, let alone travelling to California, you can catch Tyler, The Creator, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and more.
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NewsWinter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Genesis Owusu, Marlon Williams: Dark Mofo's 2024 Gap Year Has Them All
The Mona Gala, a new exhibition, a multi-storey nightclub and late-night tunes are all happening in Hobart this winter, too.
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NewsHigh School Mightn't Be Easy, But Binge-Watching Your Way Through 'Heartbreak High' Season Two Is
Netflix's revival of the hit 90s Aussie TV series is back for a second spin — and this new whirlwind of teen chaos is just as engaging.
Featured Events
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EventPaintvine: After Dark
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
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EventZealandia Day Tours
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Zealandia, Wellington
Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
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EventFlora and Fizz at QT Wellington
Saturday, February 10 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
QT Wellington, Wellington
Indulge in Perrier-Jouët's best drops at QT Wellington's Gallery Lounge.
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EventAhsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0
Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.
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EventLate Night with the Devil
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.
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EventGnocchi Gnights
Thursday, April 18, 2024
1154 Pastaria, Wellington
Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?
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EventMusical Punch Over Lunch
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Old St Paul, Pipitea
Take your lunch away from the office — instead scoff it while enjoying a lineup of musical acts.
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EventEva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Eva Beva, Wellington
Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.
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EventMonkey Man
Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Both in front of the camera and behind it, Dev Patel is a force to be reckoned with in his frenetic and thrilling feature filmmaking debut.
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NewsNow Open: Kayu Studio Launches Furniture Showroom and Airbnb Decked Out in Its Designs
At Kayu Casa, you can spend a weekend relaxing on one of the brand's comfy sofas before taking it home with you.
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NewsAnew Is Selling 1500 Artist-Designed Drink Bottles to Mark the Start of Pride Month
This is not just a drink bottle — it is a piece of art, too.
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NewsPeach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024
"Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."
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NewsMECCA's Holiday Collection Comes Wrapped in Artwork Designed by Australian First Nations Artist Kaylene Whiskey
Who cares what's inside when the wrapping paper looks this good?
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NewsKFC and NZ Jewellery Designer Nick Von K Have Joined Forces on a Range of Luxe Chicken-Inspired Necklaces
Hot chicken and even hotter jewellery have come together to celebrate the return of a KFC fan favourite.
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NewsNew Zealand Fashion Week 2023: Kahuria Celebrated Kiwi Culture, Kiwi Bodies and Kiwi Threads
With the opening on a marae and gift bags filled with essays asking attendees to imagine decolonisation, New Zealand Fashion Week 2023 was one for the fashion history books.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
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NewsSun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos
Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.
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NewsAcclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only
Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.
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NewsPalm Cove in North Queensland Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World by Condé Nast 'Traveller'
Five other Australian beaches and one coastal New Zealand spot also made the cut on the full list of 34 spots, with half of the top ten hailing from Down Under.
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NewsSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.
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NewsNow Open: Abstract Is the Karangahape Road Hotel Bringing a Slice of Brooklyn to Auckland
With sleek, chic but comfortable designs, Abstract is the hotel for the younger generation of guests.
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NewsJW Marriott Auckland Has Revealed 40 New Renovated Luxury Rooms — and You Can Be One of the First Guests
The CBD hotel is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover and you could be one of the first guests to experience it.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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RestaurantHippopotamus Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
90 Cable Street
One of Wellington's swishiest French restaurants.
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Advieh Restaurant and Bar
1 Queen Street, Auckland
This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.
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RestaurantSquirrel
4 Blair Street, Wellington
This Blair Street cafe is the perfect spot to escape the rush of the CBD.
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RestaurantNikau Gallery Cafe
101 Wakefield St, Wellington
Nikau routinely pops up in Wellingtonian's conversation as a cafe favourite.
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