• News

    Eat My Lunch is Heading to Wellington

    The social enterprise has given 262,000 lunches to kids in low decile schools since June 2015.

  • News

    IKEA Is Opening Its Own 'DIY' Restaurant in London

    Meatballs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • News

    Experimental Cookie Bar Moustache Has Made a Cookie For Dogs

    Cat-friendly Meowstache cookies are also in the pipeline.

  • News

    A Kitchen Visit with Little Dough Co.

    Getting up at 6am ain't so bad when there are doughnuts involved.

  • News

    Domino's Is Delivering Pizza by Drone in New Zealand Now

    *Ride of the Valkyries plays in the background*

  • News

    This New Service Lets You Send Evil Fortune Cookies to Your Enemies

    From the Cards Against Humanity crew — who else?

Latest Guides
  • News

    The K Bar Pop-up Has Landed on Cuba Street

    Take a trip back to 1950s New Zealand in this candy wonderland.

  • News

    Pizza Hut Has Created the World's First Playable DJ Pizza Box

    *Inhales hotdog stuffed crust, kicks out the jams*

  • News

    Five Foods Worth Travelling to China For

    Vibrant, fresh, and as you would occasionally expect, completely bonkers.

  • News

    A Kiwi Chef is En Route to Becoming the Best in the World

    A mysterious jury of chefs known as the Seven Sages will determine the ultimate winner.

  • Guide

    The Best Things To See and Eat at Visa Wellington on a Plate 2016

    It's an event of gastronomical proportions, prepare your stomachs.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

    A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.

  • Restaurant

    Poppies

    91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough

    Fresh, seasonal platters and $10 wine tastings are on offer at this intimate and relaxed winery, just a short drive from Wellington.

  • Restaurant

    Daisy's

    328 Tinakori Road, Wellington

    The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.

  • Restaurant

    Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint

    4 Queens Wharf, Wellington

    This colourful new venue serves up everything from birria street tacos to corn dusted with Flaming Hot Cheetos.

  • Restaurant

    Master Kong

    33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

    The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    The Grocer's Shed

    30 Reef Street, Island Bay

    This tiny grab-and-go cafe can be found two minutes down the road from Island Bay beach.

  • Restaurant

    Winner Winner

    46 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.

  • Restaurant

    Bottega

    462 Adelaide Road, Wellington

    This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.

  • Restaurant

    Zelati Dessert Cafe

    Left Bank, Wellington

    Indulge your sweet tooth at this new dessert cafe.

  • Restaurant

    Mockingbird

    8 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.

  • News

    Aotea Wellness Tonics Are Inspired By Traditional Maori Herbal Remedies

    In time for the cold snap we're giving away 5 x four packs.

  • News

    Reasons Why Auckland Restaurant Month Deserves Your Tastebuds' Attention

    Discover brand new and distinctly 'Auckland' dishes this August.

  • News

    Episode One: Slide

    Take a little break without moving a muscle.

  • News

    Episode Two: Latte

    Take a little break without moving a muscle.

  • News

    Episode Three: Mocha

    Take a little break without moving a muscle.

Latest Events
  • 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.

  • Event

    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

  • Event

    Back to Black

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    Episode Four: Cappuccino

    Take a little break without moving a muscle.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Guide to Auckland Restaurant Month

    The ultimate foodie event is back for its sixth outing.

  • News

    This South Korean Ice Cream Could Cure Your Hangover

    The magic ingredient is raisin tree fruit juice.

  • News

    WelcomeOver Is the New Australian Website for Crowdsourcing Dinner Parties

    Like Airbnb, but pairing amateur chefs with your kitchen.

  • News

    A Food Theme Park Is Opening in Italy Next Year

    As if you needed another reason to visit Italy.

  • News

    This Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Hong Kong Is Serving Art You Can Eat

    Paint your plate with black garlic, brown truffles and sweet potato puree.

  • News

    You Can Now Drink on the Streets of Manhattan Without Fearing Arrest

    The New York City island has decriminalised drinking alcohol in public.

  • News

    This Danish Supermarket Is Fighting Food Waste By Selling Only Expired Food

    They're helping cut down the 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted globally each year.

  • News

    Buy-One, Give-One Start-up Eat My Lunch is Expanding to Wellington

    Creating positive social change one lunch at a time.

  • News

    The #GETITIN Campaign is a Gateway to Leading a Healthier Lifestyle

    And you can kick it off with a nutritious recipe courtesy of Simone Anderson.

  • Guide

    21 Wellington Bars and Restaurants that are the Perfect First Date Spot

    Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.

  • News

    Seven Deep Fried Foods You Need to Try on Your Next Visit to Japan

    Rice, Noodle, Fish author Matt Goulding gives us a guide to the deep fried.

  • News

    Coffee Flour Could Soon be Caffeinating a Baked Good Near You

    You know what this means: caffeinated doughnuts.

  • News

    Your Guide to Eating Reindeer This Christmas

    Plus a recipe for venison larb thanks to Tom Hishon of Orphan's Kitchen.

  • News

    Bean-to-Bar is the Latest Chocolate Trend to Sweep New Zealand

    Score a bean-to-bar prize package courtesy of The Chocolate Bar.

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