'Banquet', 'Helicopter', 'This Modern Love', 'Like Eating Glass': they'll all be on the setlist on this seven-city tour.
Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.
The animosity between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk has officially entered the MCU, with help from guiding forces behind 'The Punisher' and 'Ms Marvel'.
For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.
Hollywood's night of nights is done and dusted for another year — and plenty of deserving movies from the past 12 months picked up awards.
"We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows," organisers have advised.
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NewsThis Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List
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GuideThe Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland
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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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NewsBloc Party Is Touring Down Under in 2025 to Play 'Silent Alarm' in Full and Celebrate the Band's 20th Anniversary
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NewsHow Starring in 'Snowtown' Helped Lead to Roles in Not One But Two Bong Joon-ho Films: Daniel Henshall Talks 'Mickey 17'
Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.
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NewsAfter a Year Off, Dark Mofo Is Still Keen to Challenge and Confront with Its First 2025 Lineup Announcement
Nathan Maynard's 'We threw them down the rocks where they had thrown the sheep' is the returning Tasmanian festival's first work for 2025.
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This time around, when HBO's game-to-TV hit returns, Joel and Ellie aren't just fighting to survive — they're in conflict with each other.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Is Making a Few Changes for Its 2025 Festival, Including Expanding Its Free Programming
For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.
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EventZealandia Day Tours
Fri, 14 Mar, 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, 20 Mar, 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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EventPaintvine: After Dark
Wed, 19 Mar, 2025
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
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EventEva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings
Tue, 18 Mar, 2025
Eva Beva, Wellington
Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.
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EventMusical Punch Over Lunch
Thu, 20 Mar, 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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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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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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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards
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Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.
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NewsSnow 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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NewsTwelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven
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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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RestaurantPetra Café
114 Cuba Street, Wellington
Come for the shawarma, stay for the Turkish coffee.
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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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BarThe Rogue and Vagabond
18 Garrett Street, Wellington
The bar has live music, a resident bulldog and some of the best craft beers in town.
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CafeThe Ramen Shop
191 Riddiford Street, Newtown
The Ramen Shop easily outshines the other Newtown establishments in the looks department.
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