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    And Tom Hiddleston's Loki and Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch have been named as the likely first candidates.

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    'Veronica Mars' Is Definitely Coming Back to Your TV Screen

    The cult-favourite TV show's revival has been confirmed by Kristen Bell herself.

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    At the top of your list should be 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' — it took home five awards.

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    Courtney Barnett and Gang of Youths Headline Laneway Festival's Huge 2019 Lineup

    This year, the lineup is filled with some big Aussie names.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Splore 2019

    The shoreside festival returns to Tapapakanga Regional Park next February.

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    'Mrs Doubtfire' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

    Hello, the latest 90s film to make the leap to the theatre.

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    The Five Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

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    The National Gallery of Australia has acquired the pumpkin-filled installation, which will go on display from December.

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    Wu-Tang Clan Is Coming to New Zealand

    All nine members will play the acclaimed 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' album in full for the first time in New Zealand.

Latest Places
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    House of Dumplings

    117 Taranaki Street, Wellington

    You will have your dumpling and eat it too.

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    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.

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    St John’s

    5 Cable Street, Wellington

    Bean bags with your beersies? Yeah, go on.

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    Baobab

    152 Riddiford St, Newtown

    A Newtown cultural institution.

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    Ekim Burgers

    257 Cuba St, Te Aro

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

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    Enigma

    128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

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

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    Bebemos

    88 Riddiford Street, Wellington

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

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    Fidel’s Cafe

    234 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Cuba Street's Cuban icon.

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    Sweet Mother's Kitchen

    5 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.

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    Tommy Millions

    Cnr Courtenay Place And Taranaki Street, Wellington

    Big fans of Tommy.

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    Reports say that the cult-favourite 2000s TV show will get a revival with original cast members — including, of course, Kristen Bell.

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    Rule #1: Do not stand between the Dutch and their grammar rules.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Marlborough

    Head to New Zealand's sunniest region for wine tours by bike, first-rate cuisine and mussel cruising.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Wander Your Way Through a Massive 'Stranger Things' Corn Maze

    It spans 20 acres and includes more than 16 kilometres of path.

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    It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

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    'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Has Launched His Own Free Streaming Service

    It features a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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    We're Looking for Freelance Journalists to Join the Wellington Team

    Do you know what seasonality is, enjoy a good Chardonnay, but can also get down with a big Ekim burger?

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Northern Bass 2018

    The bass-heavy festival will return for its eighth year this December.

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    The 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Just Became Your Most Anticipated Show of 2021

    Amazon Studios is developing a five-season TV show based on the renowned series of books.

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    Flight of the Conchords Are Making a Return to TV Screens

    The duo's one-off live special will air in the US in October.

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    How Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami from 'The Breaker Upperers' Made This Year's Funniest Comedy

    We chat to the film's two directors, writers and stars, about real-life break ups, smashing rom-com conventions and Celine Dion singalongs.

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    'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Is Getting the Reboot Treatment

    Everyone's favourite vampire slayer is set to make a comeback in new 'richly diverse' series.

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    Five Must-See Films at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2018

    Including a lesbian romance set in Nairobi, a Korean masterpiece and winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or.

  • News

    'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Is Launching His Own Free Streaming Service

    It'll feature a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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    12 Stellar Movies From 2018 That You Need to Catch Up On

    This year has thrown up plenty of cinema gems so far — here's what you need to see.

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    The World's First Official Studio Ghibli Restaurant Has Opened in Bangkok

    Filled with Totoro figures and serving up susuwatari-shaped dishes, it's your next adorable must-visit destination.

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    The 20 Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

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    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Bay Dreams 2019

    Carry your NYE shenanigans into 2019 with London electronica, New Orleans rap and reggae fusion.

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    Marathon Portrait Painter Finally Unveils Six Years of Work in Huge Exhibition

    Holden at one point painted nearly 600 portraits in a little over a month.

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    International Filmmakers Announced to Speak at NZIFF 2018

    Featuring an Academy Award nominated filmmaker, the makers of a 'counter-narrative to Australian mythology' and a documentary maker exploring the relationship between roller-skating rinks, hip hop culture and property developers.

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    The Cast of 'Twin Peaks' Is Coming to New Zealand

    Five of the series' stars head down under to chat doppelgängers, David Lynch and life inside the Black Lodge.

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    Short Courses in Wellington Where You Can Learn New Life Skills

    It's the perfect time to bury yourself in a new project or hunker down and learn a new skill.

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    The Trailer for 'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Spinoff 'Wellington Paranormal' Is Here

    "Think Mulder & Scully but in a country where nothing happens."

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    Ten Things We Learned Chatting with Greg Sestero About 'The Room', Tommy Wiseau and 'Best F(r)iends'

    The new film is based on the time Tommy Wiseau thought Sestero was going to kill him.

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    New Zealand International Film Festival's Jam-Packed 2018 Program Is Here

    Featuring winners from Cannes, New Zealand-made features and a series of world premieres, this year's NZIFF is shaping up to be a big one.

  • News

    Daria Is Heading Back to Your TV Screen Courtesy of an All-New Reboot

    La la la la la — everyone's favourite sardonic 90s teen is heading back to the small screen.

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    This Colourful Forest Installation Is Entirely Made Out of Discarded Plastics

    Danish artist Thomas Dambo worked with hundreds of volunteers to turn three tonnes of plastic waste into art.

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    You Can Eat Chocolate for a Good Cause Thanks to the Nikau Foundation

    Funds raised from the Wellington Resilience Chocolate Bar will help ensure the community is equipped post-crisis.

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