• News

    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

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    Seven Must-Read Books for Summer

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

  • News

    Superheroes and Horror Combine in the Trailer for Dark and Creepy New Thriller 'Brightburn'

    It stars Elizabeth Banks and is produced by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn.

  • News

    Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Has Your Heartwarming Holiday Binge Session Sorted

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

  • News

    Ron Burgundy Is Staying Classy With His Own Podcast

    The fictional newscaster is back — and it's kind of a big deal.

Latest Guides
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    The Long-Awaited First Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    It's your first sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War'.

  • News

    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2018

    With this year's big blockbusters hogging all the hype, you might have missed Nick Offerman as a songwriting dad and the suspenseful story of scaling Yosemite's Dawn Wall. Now's the time to catch up.

  • News

    One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

    The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

  • News

    Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

    A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

  • News

    Another Trailer Has Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    House of Dumplings

    117 Taranaki Street, Wellington

    You will have your dumpling and eat it too.

  • Bar

    Southern Cross

    39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro

    The bar's ridiculously ‘gram-able courtyard is the perfect summer afternoon spot to sip on a cold one.

  • Bar

    St John’s

    5 Cable Street, Wellington

    Bean bags with your beersies? Yeah, go on.

  • Cafe

    Baobab

    152 Riddiford St, Newtown

    A Newtown cultural institution.

  • Restaurant

    Ekim Burgers

    257 Cuba St, Te Aro

    The best homemade burgers that you can’t actually make at home.

  • Cafe

    Enigma

    128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

    Goliath-sized burgers and laid-back staff make Enigma a great late night haunt.

  • Bar

    Bebemos

    88 Riddiford Street, Wellington

    The laid-back Latin craft beer bar houses over 60 different types of beers.

  • Cafe

    Fidel’s Cafe

    234 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Cuba Street's Cuban icon.

  • Cafe

    Sweet Mother's Kitchen

    5 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.

  • Restaurant

    Tommy Millions

    Cnr Courtenay Place And Taranaki Street, Wellington

    Big fans of Tommy.

  • News

    An Immersive Harry Potter World Has Taken Over Singapore's Changi Airport

    Wander around snow-filled Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley, dress up in Hogswart robes and practise your Quidditch skills.

  • News

    New Zealand's Floating Music Festival Is Returning to Lake Tikitapu for 2019

    It comes hand in hand with a tense battle of the manus.

  • News

    The Royal New Zealand Ballet Announces Sensational 2019 Season

    Featuring a new series of world premieres, Swan Lake for the 21st century and a classic fairytale.

  • News

    Netflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans

    The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.

  • News

    This Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'

    The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.

  • News

    The Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here

    The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

  • News

    'Breaking Bad', 'The Walking Dead' and 'Deadwood' Are All Being Turned Into Movies

    The three TV hits will live on — or add spin-offs — in film format.

  • News

    Coming Soon: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch This Week

    'True Detective' returns, Robert Pattinson heads into space and Netflix knows how much you love dogs.

  • News

    Star-Studded New 'Star Wars' and Marvel Series Are Officially Coming to Disney's Streaming Service

    You'll soon be watching a 'Rogue One' prequel starring Diego Luna, as well as a dedicated Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston.

  • News

    Japan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle

    From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.

  • News

    How 'Halloween' and 'Get Out' Producer Jason Blum Helped Bring Horror Back to the Big Screen

    Been enjoying the recent resurgence in big-screen scary movies? You have this guy to thank.

  • News

    Netflix's New 'Dogs' Docuseries Is All About Adorable Canines from Around the World

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

  • News

    Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Wellington After Work

    Jazz up your evenings once you clock off from work.

  • Guide

    Seven Gigs to See in Wellington This November

    There's a gig for everyone this November.

  • News

    The 13 Scariest, Spookiest and Most Unsettling Horror Movies of 2018

    Start planning a Halloween movie marathon — these are the best horror films of the year so far.

  • News

    Wes Anderson Has Curated His First Art Exhibition, and It Opens Next Month

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

  • News

    Rhythm and Vines Drops Its Second Artist Lineup for 2018

    The festival returns for its 16th year this December.

  • News

    The Trailer Has Just Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

  • News

    Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

    Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

  • News

    Nick Cave Is Bringing His Intimate Solo Show to New Zealand

    This new show will see the Aussie music legend blend candid conversation, storytelling and piano solos.

  • News

    An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

    It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

  • News

    Seven Cultural Experiences Found Around the South Island that Aren't Just Going to a Gallery

    Visit New Zealand's one and only castle and help deliver the mail by boat.

  • News

    Banksy's Iconic 'Girl with Balloon' Artwork Self-Destructs Moments After Being Sold

    The artist built a shredder into the painting a few years ago, "in case it was ever put up for auction".

  • News

    These 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations Are Being Turned Into Permanent Tourist Attractions

    From 2019, you'll be able to take tours of Winterfell, Castle Black, King's Landing and more.

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