Sarah Templeton

Auckland Folk Festival 2023

New Zealand's largest folk festival is making its post-COVID return.

Whittaker's Is Releasing a Super Festive Limited-Edition Gingerbread Block for Christmas

The chocolatiers have mixed their iconic creamy milk chocolate with spiced gingerbread pieces, crystallised ginger and golden syrup.

Zane Lowe, Channel Tres, Ladyhawke Are All Joining Groove Armada at Auckland's Spring City Festival

Some of our finest local and international acts are joining the legendary music duo for eight hours of beats in the Domain's lush surroundings.

Laneway Has Just Announced It's Moving to Western Springs — and Slinging a Fresh Bunch of Tickets

Same stacked lineup — brand new location.

Semi Permanent Aotearoa 2022

A collection of the world’s best thinkers and doers are uniting inn Wellington for the design and ideas festival's 20th anniversary.

Aitch, Alison Wonderland and Dimension Will Headline Coromandel Festival Gold Rush in January

The music festival for those who consider New Year's Eve to be a mere warm-up.

Spring Igloos at St John's Bar and Eatery

With winter over, the St John's team have converted their popular winter igloos into bloom-filled spring glasshouses.

Husband and Wife Wool-Farming Team Honest Wolf Have Opened a Stunning Flagship Store in Hunterville

Forget farm to table – Honest Wolf is all about farm to arm (or head, or bag) with its range of luxe woollen everyday accessories.

Oktoberfest at Jack Hackett's

Can't pop over to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest? We've got the next best thing right here in the capital.

The Guest Edit: SWMR's Sophie Wardrop Shares Her Favourite Swimming Spots Around the North Island

Bookmark this guide for your day trips, road trips and out-of-town stints this summer.

Lewis Road Has Released a Grab-and-Go Flat White Milk Made with Real Brazilian Arabica Coffee

Time to ditch your daily Nippy's habit for something a little more gourmet.

An Opera Based on the Havoc Caused by the Unruly Tourists in 2019 Is Coming to Auckland Next Year

The bizarre period of New Zealand history where we turned against one family visiting from the UK will be immortalised on stage.

Stormzy Has Abruptly Cancelled His Auckland and Wellington December Show Dates

A disappointing blow for New Zealand grime fans.

A Giant Exhibition of Frida Kahlo and Diego Reviera's Works Is Opening at Auckland Art Gallery This Spring

The exciting exhibition of one of modern art's most recognisable figures arrives in Auckland this spring — and Auckland Art Gallery is throwing a series of parties to celebrate.

The Little Cookie Shop - CLOSED

45 Tory Street, Wellington

This WOAP pop-up is sticking around and slinging the fudgiest cookies in the game.

New Zealand's First $100 Million Costco Is Opening This Week — Here's What to Expect

After months of rumours and COVID-related delays, the 14,000sqm superstore is finally here.

Beloved Bowling Club Pop-Up Damascus Has Just Opened a Brick and Mortar Eatery in Wellington's CBD

A fresh new fit-out but the same delicious Middle Eastern food locals know and love.

Art in the City Will Fill Auckland's CBD with a Series of Colourful Exhibitions and Installations This Spring

Ten exciting art-filled days are set to bring some life back into the city entre.

Auckland Museum's 67-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Skeleton 'Peter' Is Now Staying Until the End of 2023

Consider this your incentive to make another trip to see Peter in the flesh (so to speak).

Boneface 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.