• News

    New Zealand Festival Has Announced a Major Revamp for 2020

    Including changes to the festival programming, a residency program and a new annual immersive event.

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    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

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    The Glowing Green 'Christmas Comet' Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    Prepare to look up at the comet 46P/Wirtanen, which might even be visible to the naked eye.

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    Superheroes and Horror Combine in the Trailer for Dark and Creepy New Thriller 'Brightburn'

    It stars Elizabeth Banks and is produced by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn.

  • News

    Muji's First Japanese Hotel Is Set to Open in 2019

    The Tokyo site joins the company's existing hotels in Shenzhen and Beijing in China.

Latest Guides
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    Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Has Your Heartwarming Holiday Binge Session Sorted

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

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    Ron Burgundy Is Staying Classy With His Own Podcast

    The fictional newscaster is back — and it's kind of a big deal.

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    The Long-Awaited First Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    It's your first sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War'.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

  • News

    BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

    The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    House of Dumplings

    117 Taranaki Street, Wellington

    You will have your dumpling and eat it too.

  • Bar

    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.

  • Bar

    St John’s

    5 Cable Street, Wellington

    Bean bags with your beersies? Yeah, go on.

  • Cafe

    Baobab

    152 Riddiford St, Newtown

    A Newtown cultural institution.

  • Restaurant

    Ekim Burgers

    257 Cuba St, Te Aro

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

  • Cafe

    Enigma

    128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

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

  • Bar

    Bebemos

    88 Riddiford Street, Wellington

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

  • Cafe

    Fidel’s Cafe

    234 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Cuba Street's Cuban icon.

  • Cafe

    Sweet Mother's Kitchen

    5 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.

  • Restaurant

    Tommy Millions

    Cnr Courtenay Place And Taranaki Street, Wellington

    Big fans of Tommy.

  • News

    One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

    The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

  • News

    Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

    A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

  • News

    Kilbirnie Patisserie Sugar Flour Is Transforming into a Pastry School

    Get your hands dirty and grasp French baking with pastry wunderkind Maxine Scheckter.

  • News

    Take a Sneak Peek at the New Intergalactic Attractions Coming to Disney's 'Star Wars' Theme Parks

    Hop into the driver's seat of Han Solo's beloved Millennium Falcon, and get caught in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order

  • News

    Another Trailer Has Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

  • News

    Wellington's Jano Bistro Reopens with a New Multi-Course Concept

    Eat your way through four or eight courses at this newly refurbished bistro.

  • News

    Netflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans

    The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.

  • News

    Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

    The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

  • News

    A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

    'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

  • News

    This Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'

    The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.

  • News

    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    The Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here

    The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.

  • News

    'Breaking Bad', 'The Walking Dead' and 'Deadwood' Are All Being Turned Into Movies

    The three TV hits will live on — or add spin-offs — in film format.

  • News

    Samsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.

  • News

    Coming Soon: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch This Week

    'True Detective' returns, Robert Pattinson heads into space and Netflix knows how much you love dogs.

  • News

    Star-Studded New 'Star Wars' and Marvel Series Are Officially Coming to Disney's Streaming Service

    You'll soon be watching a 'Rogue One' prequel starring Diego Luna, as well as a dedicated Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston.

  • News

    Japan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle

    From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.

  • News

    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Has Launched in New Zealand

    Yep, another one — and it's offering 50 percent off rides for a limited time.

  • News

    Netflix's New 'Dogs' Docuseries Is All About Adorable Canines from Around the World

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

  • News

    The 13 Scariest, Spookiest and Most Unsettling Horror Movies of 2018

    Start planning a Halloween movie marathon — these are the best horror films of the year so far.

  • News

    You Can Now Take a Flight on the World's First Craft Beer Airline

    Yes, it's all about drinking craft brews at 30,000 feet.

  • News

    Wes Anderson Has Curated His First Art Exhibition, and It Opens Next Month

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

  • News

    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

  • News

    You'll Find This Breathtaking New Yoga Studio at the Top of Mount Victoria

    Find your ultimate chill at this gorgeous new hilltop yoga studio.

  • News

    Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

    Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

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