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    Now Open: A New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Duo Has Landed at the Grand Millennium Hotel

    The dining duo are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Auckland's best theatres.

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    The Votes Are In: These Are the Top 50 Gastropubs in New Zealand According to Pint-Loving Kiwis

    From classic 100-year-old pubs to unique local joints, there's a gastropub to fit everyone on this list.

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    Now Open: Sip Elemental Distillers' Award-Winning Spirits at Its New Tasting Room, The Gin Shack

    Just outside of Blenheim's main drag, you'll find the Gin Shack — serving up the World's Best London Dry Gin for 2023.

  • News

    Voting for New Zealand's Top 50 Gastropubs Is Now Open — Here's How to Vote for Your Favourite

    The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: all us pub-going New Zealanders.

  • News

    New Zealand's Coromandel Distilling Co Has Taken Out Five Gold Medals at the 2024 World Gin Awards

    The microdistillery took home the gold medal in all five categories that its award-winning gin was entered in.

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    Calling All Vino Lovers: Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic Has Announced Its 2024 Program

    The recently appointed Great Wine Capital is eager to show why it is considered the best of the best.

Latest Guides
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    The First-Ever Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards Will Reward Aotearoa's Best Places for a Bite with a Pint

    The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: New Zealanders.

  • News

    Heineken Has Launched a New Beer — and It's Using Science to Decide If You Like It More Than the Original

    Heineken is taking away the tricky decision of which beer to drink, and using science to determine the answer.

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    Cheers: Pals Is Adding Two Types of Margarita and a Gin Citrus Twist to Its Canned Cocktail Range

    Surprise! Three new drinks have been added to the Pals' family — and this time, they involve tequila.

  • News

    Now Open: Gallery Lounge Is QT Wellington's New Gin Bar with Art, Build-Your-Own Drinks and Live Music

    This opulent space brings together art and gin on the hotel's ground floor — and it does a daily martini hour.

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    There's Another Pal in Town: The Beige One Is the NZ Beverage Brand's Summery New Guava and Lime Sip

    No longer an April Fool's gag, this new RTD tones down the packaging but doesn't skimp on flavour.

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    Help the Ocean by Drinking Vino: Eco-Conscious Wine Label The Hidden Sea Has Launched in New Zealand

    Here's how you can help save the environment by drinking one bottle of wine at a time.

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    Wellington On a Plate Is Returning This August with 17 Burger- and Beer-Filled Days

    This year's festival is dedicated entirely to burgers and beers — with a two-day beer fest hitting Sky Stadium and a burger featuring a half-dozen battered oysters.

  • News

    The Best Chinese Restaurants in Wellington for 2024

    Head to these authentic Chinese spots for wonton noodle soup, fried dumplings and juicy pork buns.

  • News

    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

    From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.

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    New Zealand's Rippon Winery Was Just Named the 11th Best Vineyard in the World for 2023

    The Central Otago winery was also named the best vineyard in Australasia, beating out winemakers from across the ditch.

Latest Events
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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.

  • News

    Four Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin

    Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

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    Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

    If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.

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    There's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship

    Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.

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    The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa

    Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.

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    Supreme Is Releasing a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run

    The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and chilly bins this summer.

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    Indulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year

    Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.

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    Lewis Road Has Released a Grab-and-Go Flat White Milk Made with Real Brazilian Arabica Coffee

    Time to ditch your daily Nippy's habit for something a little more gourmet.

  • News

    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Launch Their Zero-Sugar, Zero-Carb Beer in New Zealand

    The lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli" has been a smash hit over the ditch — and now it's coming to our shores.

  • News

    Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand

    Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.

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    Bar Albert, Auckland's Highest Rooftop Bar Is Finally Here and Offering Jaw-Dropping Views of the City

    Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.

  • News

    Wellington's Highball Cocktail Festival Is Making Its Boozy Return to the Capital This Spring

    Over two days, the country's best distilleries and bars will be shaking, mixing and serving spirits in the Dominion Museum Building's stunning surrounds.

  • Guide

    The Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter

    Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.

  • News

    New Zealand Brands Boring Oat Milk and Parrotdog Brewery Have Teamed Up to Make an Oat Milk Beer

    A die-hard fan of oat milk in your 9am coffee? It's now the base of your 5pm beer.

  • News

    Tattoo Artist Craigy Lee Wraps Up His Favourite Spots Around Wellington

    The tattoo artist has called the capital home for a decade and has a lengthy list of spots he likes to eat, drink and play.

  • News

    Scapegrace Will Soon Open a Giant New $25 Million Distillery in the Stunning Central Otago

    The giant new distillery, head office and soon-to-be food and drink hotspot is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Dunstan, just 45 minutes from Queenstown.

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    Urban Artist Ghostcat Reveals His Favourite Spots Around Christchurch

    When he's not making tiny miniatures of nostalgic city spots, the Otautahi artist is eating, drinking and hanging out in the full-size versions.

  • News

    Creative Powerhouses the Katayanagi Twins on Their Favourite Spots in Auckland

    From brews to views, the powerhouse creative duo share their favourite spots in the city.

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    GABS Is Bringing Its 2022 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festival Back to Auckland This June

    This year's fest will serve up over 60 brews — including beers inspired by breakfast foods, savoury snacks, desserts and cocktails.

  • News

    Seven Cosy Wellington Bars to Hide Away in When It's Raining

    Whether you're after a midweek tipple or late-night rendezvous, these watering holes will see you right during the colder months.

  • News

    Peanut Butter-Flavoured Whiskey Is the Next Creative Tipple You Can Add to Your Liquor Cabinet

    It tastes like peanut butter — obviously — with notes of vanilla and caramel popcorn, too.

  • News

    Superette and No Ugly Have Teamed Up to Create a Bottled Passionfruit Margarita

    Superette founder Ricki Dee is a huge fan of a passionfruit marg — so much so, she's developed her own.

  • News

    Scapegrace Has Launched Their First-Ever Canned Gin RTD Just in Time for the Weekend

    Flavoured with ruby red grapefruit and hibiscus, this is the first canned-gin product from the popular local spirits distiller.

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