• News

    The Southern Lights Could Be Brightening Our Skies This Week

    This is one of those rare times where Tasmania is 100% the place to be.

  • News

    How Does the New Apple Watch Work?

    Apple Watch's gold version is worth $14,000. But what does it actually do?

  • News

    This Artist Makes Amazing Illustrations Out of Clouds

    "When I was a child I was told that clouds' shapes were created by expert balloon twister clowns who live in the sky."

  • News

    James Murphy is Making Music with Tennis Data

    Game, set, BOOM-KA, BOOM-KA, BOOM-KA

  • News

    Forget Texting: Miranda July Has Released a New Messaging App

    "Texting is tacky. Calling is awkward. Email is old."

  • News

    Win a $500 Spring Collection Wardrobe from Assembly

    Get your hands on the August collection from Assembly

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Karaka Cafe

    1 Cable Street, Lambton

    Beanbags and beer, anyone?

  • Bar

    Mac’s Brewbar

    4 Taranaki Street, Te Aro

    An excellent go-to when everyone in your group is too polite to say where they want to go.

  • Restaurant

    Prefab

    14 Jessie Street, Te Aro

    Prefab is so perfect it’s almost painful.

  • Restaurant

    Loretta

    181 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Loretta exemplifies industrial chic.

  • Restaurant

    Logan Brown

    192 Cuba St, Te Aro

    Eating at Logan Brown feels like eating a five star meal at your best friend's place.

  • Bar

    Bebemos

    88 Riddiford Street, Wellington

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

  • Bar

    Charley Noble

    1 Post Office Square, Wellington

    Charley Noble's menu boasts of simple, casual but high-quality food.

  • Bar

    The Rogue and Vagabond

    18 Garrett Street, Wellington

    The bar has live music, a resident bulldog and some of the best craft beers in town.

  • Restaurant

    Fidel’s Cafe

    234 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Cuba Street's Cuban icon.

  • Restaurant

    Arthur’s

    272 Cuba Street, Te Aro

    Arthur's occupies a two-storey Edwardian building filled with a collection of knick-knacks that ten grandmas combined would struggle to beat.

  • News

    Uber Is Testing Its Own Food Delivery Service

    Your lunch delivered in ten minutes.

  • News

    Everyone is Freaking Out Over This Australian-Designed Butter Knife

    It's raised over $200,000 on Kickstarter, but is it worth it?

  • News

    Snapchat Could Be Adding News and Ads to Your Drunken Selfie Feed

    Could there be ad breaks interrupting your sexts?

  • News

    Win a Wardrobe from Cheap Mondays

    Some new Scandinavian garb for you.

  • News

    Brand New Dating App Happn Turns Your Meet Cutes Into Dates

    Using GPS, Happn encourages you to "find the people you've crossed paths with".

  • News

    Pharrell Fronts Denim Line Made from Plastic Bottles Pulled from the Ocean

    Pharrell's leading the charge for sustainable fashion.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

  • News

    Ten Designers to Watch at New Zealand Fashion Week 2014

    Ten designers to watch at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.

  • News

    Bompas and Parr Use Real Molten Lava for the Ultimate Barbecue

    Enjoy lava-seared steak in your own backyard.

  • News

    Giant Floating Duck Artwork Could Generate Green Energy for Copenhagen

    Seems we can't get enough of giant floating ducks. But this one could power an entire city.

  • News

    Street Artist Invader Has Launched New Worldwide Art Hunt App

    The master of the 8-bit video game critter has launched his own game.

  • News

    David Lynch Has Designed A Sportswear Collection For Women

    No Mulholland Driving in these threads, jog it out.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Fashion News | July 17 2014

    Modelling contracts, Lonely Hearts swimwear, Giorgio Armani's 40th anniversary and more.

  • News

    There’s a New Apartment Tower Designed To Help You Make Friends

    High-rises aren't the most ideal set-up for making new buds. Until now.

  • News

    Electric Car Sharing in France Will Make You Never Want to Take the Bus Again

    Ditch your car and avoid public transport (and casually save the planet while you're at it).

  • News

    You’ll Be Able to Toast Season Five with Game of Thrones Wine

    "12 houses. 12 temptations. Where does your loyalty lie?"

  • News

    Tomorrowland’s Festival Bracelets Send Friend Requests

    Making festival friendship as easy as the press of a heart-shaped button.

  • News

    Sleep-Friendly Benches Respond to London’s Anti-Homeless Spikes

    Ah Canada, you're making us all look bad for all the best reasons.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Fashion News | July 3 2014

    Lorde's lippy, timeless timepieces and consuming for a cause.

  • News

    The Digioxide Sniffs Out Pollution and Turns It Into Art

    From the creator of the self-playing Russian folk bot.

  • News

    This Abandoned Underground Mine Is Now a Trampoline Wonderland

    This is the stuff dreams (and nightmares) are made of.

  • News

    Finally, a Smartwatch You Can Wear Without Looking Like a Dork

    The secret to wearable tech? More wearable, less tech.

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