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    The comedian, 'Always Be My Maybe' writer and actor, and 'Dear Girls' author is hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Six Beautifully Chaotic Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Mates on a Rainy Saturday Afternoon

    Load up any of these multiplayer titles for guaranteed good times with your squad.

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    Get Ready to Giggle: The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Just Dropped Its 2024 Lineup

    Prepare to be in stitches for three weeks straight this May, with more than 150 comics on the bill.

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    Calling All 'Normal People' Obsessives: Sally Rooney's New Book 'Intermezzo' Will Hit Shelves This Spring

    You'll be able to read the acclaimed Irish author's fourth novel, which focuses on two grieving brothers, in September.

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    Ten Upcoming Indie Games That Are Wishlist Worthy

    If your gaming wishlist is looking a little weedy, we've assembled ten indie titles set to release this year that are sure to be bangers.

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    Odyssey Sensory Maze Is Auckland's Immersive New 19-Room Space to Get Lost Inside

    This is so much more than a maze, its an all-encompassing experience that'll transport you to other worlds.

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    Mark Your Diary: Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Night Shift and the Mona Gala Are All Returning in 2024

    Dark Mofo is sitting this year out, but some of its key events will still be enticing everyone to Tasmania in June.

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    New Zealand's Biggest Dress-Up Party, Napier's Art Deco Festival, Is Bringing 1920s Glamour to the Bay

    The famous wine region has so much more to offer than just their grapes, particularly at this roaring long weekend festival.

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    Splore Has Announced Its Full 2024 Program, Complete with Cabaret, Sword Swallowing and Mermaids

    New Zealand's longest-running festival is not only about the music — it also celebrates all things weird and wonderful in the art community.

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    Don't Miss Out: Experience Sydney Mardi Gras 2024 in Style with These Exclusive Packages

    Live and breathe the spectacle of Sydney's 46th Mardi Gras with two unique stay-and-view packages that guarantee a dazzling weekend in Sydney.

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    The Ten Best Indie Games of 2023

    It's been a big year for small games, so here's a wrap up of the ten indie titles that shone brightest during 2023.

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    New Zealand Fringe Festival 2024 Is Hosting More Than 800 Artists Over Three Huge Weeks

    The unique multifaceted festival is back for 2024 with hundreds of talented performers taking part in the action.

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    After a huge debut event Down Under, the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival has locked in its return.

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    Dr Jane Goodall Is Returning Down Under in 2024 to Chat About Her Career and Share Good News Stories

    The world-famous chimpanzee expert and activist is making her first trip to Australia and New Zealand since 2019.

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    Save the Date: Auckland Pride Festival Is Bringing Burlesque, Beats and Joy to the Supercity in 2024

    From all night parties to in-depth discussions about parenthood, Auckland Pride Festival 2024 has it all.

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    Just Announced: Comedians Chris Parker and Guy Montgomery Will Spread Laughs Across New Zealand with Two New Tours

    If you're in need of a belly laugh so big it'll make your sides sore, these two have got you covered.

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    Six Spooky Indie Games to Get You in the Mood for Halloween

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    Six Ways to Get Your Gaming Fix at the First-Ever SXSW Sydney

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    Ahsin 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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    How to Have Sex

    Thursday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.

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    Flora 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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    Dune: Part Two

    Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.

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    Love Lies Bleeding

    Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Kristen Stewart plunges into a wild 80s-set tale of love, lust, blood and violence in the latest standout from 'Saint Maud' filmmaker Rose Glass.

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    Ten of Our Most-Anticipated Games to Check Out at SXSW Sydney's Gaming Festival

    With over 150 games to check out at SXSW Sydney, we're taking out the stress of choosing with 10 recommendations.

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    Ten Must-Catch Talks and Panels That You Don't Want to Miss at the Inaugural SXSW Sydney

    What does the executive producer of 'Bluey' think of horror movies? What's the future of Chinatown? How do you communicate the magic of music? All these and more will be answered at SXSW Sydney.

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    Dark Mofo Is Taking a Break in 2024, Except for Its Beloved Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim 

    After turning ten with a bang, the Tasmanian winter arts festival is pausing the bulk of its events in 2024 to shape its plans for 2025 onwards.

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    Semi Permanent Festival of Creativity and Design Is Returning to Wellington This November

    Get ready for three huge days of inspiration, education and creative celebration.

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    Auckland's Annual Zinefest Market Is Returning for a Huge Weekend This Month

    This month, the Toi o Tāmaki Art Gallery will be hosting its annual celebration of zines in Auckland's CBD.

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    'Queer Eye' Star Tan France and Coachella's CEO Are the Latest Headliners on SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup

    The Austin-born festival's Down Under debut will span 700-plus speakers, more than 300 panels and events, and over 400 artist performances.

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    Maori-Owned Businesses to Try For a Traditional Wellness Experience in Tamaki Makaurau

    Honour your mind, body and soul. A uniquely Māori self-care session is the perfect activity to have on your agenda during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

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    SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup Just Added First Nations Filmmakers, Osher Günsberg and Layne Beachley

    The debut festival's screen lineup is still on its way, but Leah Purcell, Jub Clerc and Kodie Bedford are already part of it.

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    Pussy Riot, Tony Armstrong and 'The Betoota Advocate' Just Joined Splendour in the Grass' 2023 Lineup

    A month out from the Byron Bay fest, the event has just dropped its Forum, Science Tent, Comedy Club and Forum Live Podcasts programs.

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    Demonic Teddy Bears, 36-Hour Raves and Mulled Negronis: Seven Standouts From Week One of Dark Mofo 2023

    Couldn't make it to week one of Hobart's boundary-pushing winter festival? Here's what you missed.

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    From Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After

    Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.

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    "It's Time for Some Payoff": The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Here

    "Just for the next hour, we're going to feel good together, and then we can head back out there and be the mass-extinction event that we are."

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    Dark Mofo's 2023 Night Mass Will Take Over 13 Stages and Three City Blocks Over Five Wild Nights

    This massive party features everything from music and cocktail lounges through to punk theatre and junkyard raves.

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    Dark Mofo Has Just Added Three-Day Theatre-Meets-Rave Performance 'TRANCE' to Its Huge 2023 Program

    The Tasmanian festival also scored a blend of sonic meditation and storytelling, plus a bigger show from Trentemøller.

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    Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special 'Something Special' Will Hit Netflix in May

    Based on the Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' tour and filmed at the Sydney Opera House, it follows 'Nanette' and 'Douglas'.

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    Concrete Playground Has Submitted a Panel for Selection in SXSW Sydney — And We'd Love Your Support to Make It Happen

    We've cooked up a very special panel idea to celebrate the arts and event industries — and we need your votes to bring it to life.

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    From a 'Twin Peaks'-Inspired Ball to a Giant Teddy with Laser Eyes, Dark Mofo's 2023 Lineup Is Ready to Dazzle

    Soda Jerk's latest film, Black Flag's first Aussie gig since 2013, an overnight sleepover with Max Richter — they're all coming to Tasmania's must-attend winter fest.

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    'The Coldest Case in Laramie' Is the New Must-Listen 'Serial' True-Crime Podcast Dropping This Week

    The first Serial Productions show hosted by a 'New York Times' reporter, it focuses on the unsolved murder of a college student in Wyoming in 1985.

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    Ten Standout Maori-Owned Eateries in Tamaki Makaurau to Try During Te Matatini Festival 2023

    Whether you’re singing out for somewhere new to eat or visiting the city for Te Matatini, head to one of these much-loved local spots.

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    Ten Sydney WorldPride Events Worth a Trip to the Harbour City That You Can Still Nab Tickets To

    From multi-day party programs to appearances by Kylie Minogue and Kelly Rowland, these events will have you booking last-minute flights to Sydney.

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    SXSW Has Just Dropped Its Inaugural Sydney Lineup Details — and Amy Webb Is the First Keynote Speaker

    For a week in October, SXSW Sydney will debut with more than 1000 sessions, including dedicated music, gaming and screen festivals.

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    The Very Fictional Ant-Man Has Penned a Very Real Book If You'd Like Paul Rudd's Face on Your Shelf

    "In this new book I'm almost certain was not written by me, we pull back the curtain and uncover the man behind Ant-Man: Scott Lang," advises Paul Rudd.

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    Rainbow Celebration Big Gay Out Is Returning as Part of Auckland Pride Festival This Month

    The city's harbourside celebration of rainbow diversity is back, baby.

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    The Auckland Lantern Festival Has Been Cancelled (Again) Amid Weather Warnings Across the City

    The city's biggest cultural event hasn't been held since 2019 — and now we'll be waiting another year.

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