From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.
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.
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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NewsBlack 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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GuideThe Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland
From a famously fabulous modern Indian eatery to an Italian-inspired nook on K' Road — these are the Auckland restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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NewsSmoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine
Making a delicious meal just got easier (and quicker).
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NewsTaste Test: The Weirdest (and Best) Homemade Ice Cream Flavours for Your Next Shindig
Raid your pantry to create some of the kookiest sweet treats ever.
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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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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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RestaurantAyrburn
1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown
A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).
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PubThe Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
A rustic gastropub offering respite from the cold.
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RestaurantThe Green
401 Grey Street, Hamilton
A six-course degustation at an eight-seater chef's table.
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BarAzabu Mission Bay
44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland
Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
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Azabu Mission Bay
44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland
Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
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BarPuffin Wine Bar & Shop
60 Ghuznee Street, Wellington
Organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention drops.
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BarGlass House Kitchen
17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach
Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.
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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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NewsHBO 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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NewsHigh-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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NewsWhen 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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NewsIf 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMarvel'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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EventPaintvine: After Dark
Wed, 12 Feb, 2025
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
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EventZealandia Day Tours
Wed, 12 Feb, 2025
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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EventGnocchi Gnights
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
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
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
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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EventCountry 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.
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EventThe 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.
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EventEva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings
Tue, 18 Feb, 2025
Eva Beva, Wellington
Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.
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NewsYou 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"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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NewsDesigning 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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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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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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NewsUnique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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NewsTwenty 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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Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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NewsTwelve 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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NewsTen 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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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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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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CafeCommon Ground
34 Moorefield Road, Wellington
Tuck into brunch and a book at Johnsonville's newest cafe.
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Ayrburn
1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown
A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).
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