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NewsLone Star Has Created a Festive Feast of Its All-Time Faves for People Who Hate Christmas Food
Catch us pulling crackers while eating Dixie Chicken and a big old plate of Redneck Ribs this festive season.
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NewsNew Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2022 Have Just Been Crowned
Eighteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned the country's finest.
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NewsFrom Breakfast to Dinner: Our Eight Favourite Spots to Dine in Parnell This Summer
Parnell is all about plating the obvious (and delicious) so use this cheatsheet to avoid any decision-making qualms.
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NewsA New Chic (and Very Pink) Duck Island Ice Cream Store Has Just Opened in Takapuna
The new beachside boutique has the brand's signature look and outlandish ice cream flavours on offer — but at this one, "sandy feet are welcome".
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NewsWhittaker's Is Releasing a Super Festive Limited-Edition Gingerbread Block for Christmas
The chocolatiers have mixed their iconic creamy milk chocolate with spiced gingerbread pieces, crystallised ginger and golden syrup.
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NewsRené Redzepi's Noma Is Doing a Ten-Week Residency in Kyoto If You Need Another Excuse to Visit Japan
The globally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant will set up shop at Ace Hotel Kyoto from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with cherry blossom season.
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GuideThe Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland
From a famously fabulous modern Indian eatery to an Italian-inspired nook on K' Road — these are the Auckland restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week
Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend
Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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NewsSeven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend
Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.
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GuideFive Wellington On a Plate Events You Can Check Out for Free This Weekend
Nab free samples at a local producer market, wrap your hands around really f***ing hot chicken, and take part in a food illustration workshop.
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GuideFive Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington
Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.
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GuideNew Wellington Openings You Should Visit This Month
From authentic Malaysian breakfast spots to cocktail hideaways and minimalist wine bars — here's what's fresh around the capital.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Tacos in Wellington
Whether you like them soft, crispy, plant-based or Tex-Mex — these tacos will go down a treat.
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NewsA Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Wellington
Eat your heart out and save the planet at these eco-friendly restaurants.
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NewsTen Spicy Foods Every Hardcore Heat Lover in Wellington Should Try
Test your limits with chilli oil dumplings, a fiery off-menu curry and the hottest kebab in New Zealand.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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NewsThe Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen
We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.
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NewsBeloved Bowling Club Pop-Up Damascus Has Just Opened a Brick and Mortar Eatery in Wellington's CBD
A fresh new fit-out but the same delicious Middle Eastern food locals know and love.
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NewsKitKat Has Released the Milo Chocolate Bars of Your Childhood Dreams
Two beloved childhood chocolate treats are combining in one wafer and choc-malt filled bar — in three varieties, too.
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NewsPics' New Smunchy Peanut Butter Is a Cross Between Smooth and Crunchy to Stop Fights at Home
Designed to put an end to the classic 'smooth versus crunchy' debate — or perhaps just throw another spanner in the works.
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NewsIsraeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Finally Bringing His Latest Speaking Tour Down Under in 2023
The trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur's chef will head to Australia and New Zealand in January.
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RestaurantAdvieh Restaurant and Bar
1 Queen Street, Auckland
This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.
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RestaurantChaat Street
99 Victoria Street, Wellington
This former pop-up is now slinging delicious South Asian street food out of a permanent location.
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RestaurantLiberty Restaurant
227 Cuba Street, Wellington
Enjoy a leisurely brunch with friends or pop in for a light bite at the bar — this elegant and contemporary new addition to Cuba Street has it all.
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RestaurantBelén Vegan Bakery
Masons Lane, Wellington
Doughnuts, pies, croissants, cakes — and not one animal harmed in the process.
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RestaurantDonnie Taco
Hannah's Laneway, Wellington
A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
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RestaurantPoppies
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.
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RestaurantDaisy's
328 Tinakori Road, Wellington
The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.
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RestaurantRosie'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.
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RestaurantMaster Kong
33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.
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NewsHere's Where to Find This Beer-Brined Brisket Toastie That's Just Been Crowned the Best in NZ
The winning sandwich contains house-smoked beer-brined brisket, McClure's pickles and hop-salted mozzarella.
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NewsWhittaker's Is Finally Set to Release the Oat Milk Block We've Been Waiting Weeks For
After weeks of speculation and dodgy internet rumours, it's finally arrived.
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NewsDon't Worry, Bunnings Isn't Increasing the Price of Its Sausage Sizzles Here in New Zealand
Australia's beloved Bunnings' snags are going up in price for the first time in 15 years — but here in Aotearoa, the sausages are safe, for now.
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NewsMelbourne Tapas Institution MoVida Is Set to Open Its First New Zealand Outpost in Auckland
The beloved Spanish bar and eatery caused a stir during a brief Auckland pop-up back in 2016 — and now it's coming here for good.
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NewsThe Seven Burgers We're Most Excited to Try During This Year's Welly on a Plate
From bao buns to dessert-stuffed delights and a burger that arrives literally on fire, this year's WOAP burger lineup is looking as delicious as ever.
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NewsHere's Where to Get Your Mitts on The Great NZ Toastie Takeover Finalists in Auckland and Wellington
Over 180 eateries around the country entered creative combos of bread and cheese — now 13 finalists remain for you to wrap your laughing gear around.
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EventBoy 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.
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EventThe Fall Guy
Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
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EventChallengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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EventBack 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.
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EventRobot Dreams
Thursday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.
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EventAhsin 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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NewsCreative 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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NewsThe Guest Edit: 'The Caker' Jordan Rondel Handpicks the Best Spots to Treat Yourself Around Auckland
Here's a hint: You'll find four out of five on Karangahape Road.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away a Massive 10,000 Free Doughnuts This Friday
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts.
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NewsSeven 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.
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NewsAuckland's Finger-Lickin' Fried Chicken Festival Is Finally Coming Back This Winter
The one-day event will see fried chicken fans able to get their greasy mitts on wings, chicken-topped waffles, burgers, baos and other delights.
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NewsYou Can Get Your Hands on Fix and Fogg's New Cookie Butter Again After a Record-Breaking Sell Out
You can pour it over waffles or ice cream, or just release your inner cookie monster and spoon it straight out of the jar.
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NewsMark Wahlberg's First New Zealand Wahlburgers Outpost Is Opening in Auckland This Year
Co-owned with his brothers, the Hollywood actor's burger empire has already scored its own reality TV show — and now it's coming to downtown Auckland.
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NewsCadbury's New Caramilk Ice Creams Are Landing in the Freezer Aisle Next Week
You'll soon be able to tuck into the cult-favourite caramelised white chocolate poured over vanilla ice cream.
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GuideThe Best Places in Wellington to Take Your Mum this Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Treat mum like the queen she is with a sojourn somewhere a little bit special for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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NewsAuckland's Huge French Festival Is Returning for 2022
Returning for the first time since the COVID outbreak, this year's festival is set to take over the waterfront with two delicious days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and plenty of French fun.
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NewsSydney Favourite Firedoor Just Came in Third in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2022
Firedoor was one of seven Australian spots to make the list — and one New Zealand eatery made the cut, too.
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NewsIconic Kiwi Restaurant Chain Lone Star Has Opened Its First Hotel Restaurant
You can order some of the restaurant's iconic dishes like Dixie Chicken, Lassoo of Hog and the Redneck Ribs directly to your room.
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NewsI Just Learned Vogel's New Bread and Butter Ice Cream is an April Fool's Joke and I'm Devastated
Make it real Vogel's, you cowards.
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NewsEco-friendly Grocer GoodFor Is Doing Nationwide Delivery So You Can Stock Up in Iso
Fill your pantry with plastic-free staples and get started on those creative cooking projects while in self-isolation.
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Seven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend
Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.
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NewsFix and Fogg Say Their New 'Smoke and Chaos' Peanut Butter Is the "World's Hottest"
This is not a breakfast addition for the faint hearted.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Hershey's to Create the Ultimate Chocolate Doughnuts of Your Dreams
Both doughnuts come filled with Hershey's chocolate crème, then sprinkled with Hershey's chocolate chips — and they'll only be on the menu for a limited time.
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NewsLittle Aosta Is Arrowtown's New Rustic Italian Eatery From Celeb Chef Ben Bayly
The southern township's cozy new spot is the "zero faff", family-friendly younger sibling of fine-dining fave Aosta.
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NewsWhittaker's Is Dropping a New Caramelised White Chocolate Block Called 'Blondie-licious' Next Week
Move over Caramilk, there's a new caramelised, buttermilk white chocolate in town.
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NewsYour Favourite Cafe or Restaurant Could Win $10k Thanks to the New Nationwide 'Hospo Red Relief' Initiative
Among a slew of closures from our favourite eateries, some of the hospitality industry's largest vendors have come together in an effort to offer some relief.
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NewsHell Pizza Is Giving Away Cock Rings and Vibrators For Valentine's Day
A quiet Valentine's evening at home may be in order thanks to the pizza chain's R18 promotion.
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NewsFISH Restaurant Has Reopened With a New Menu, New Ethos and Award-Winning Chefs at the Helm
Ex-Clooney chef Des Harris and Aussie Josh Seeds have reinvented the look and feel of this city stalwart, with a new focus on sustainability and an ethically-responsible supply chain.
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NewsWellington's Beloved Food and Wine Festival Has Been Postponed Due to Covid-19
It's another huge blow for the events industry and fans of the popular annual event.
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NewsWellington's Iconic Pizzeria Tommy Millions Has Announced It's Closing in March
The much-loved eatery has become a stalwart for locals after a cheap feed during its decade-long run.
