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    The hit flick might be taking its singing and dancing to the theatre.

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    Someone Has Invented a Wine-Resistant Shirt

    Do you avoid drinking red when you're wearing white? Not any more.

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    Could Facial Recognition Technology Change the Way We Order in Restaurants?

    Probably not, but a Beijing KFC has introduced the technology anyway.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay In a King Arthur-Inspired Pop-Up Cabin Hotel

    Add the Wales countryside to your must-visit list.

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    Someone Has Invented the First Toothbrush With Artificial Intelligence

    It sounds incredibly clever and helpful, as well as a bit like technology in overdrive.

Latest Guides
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    Netflix Has Turned Your Favourite TV Shows Into A Video Game

    Outrun the Demogorgon or help Piper Chapman avoid cafeteria trays.

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    This Wearable Alcohol Sensor Tells You How Drunk You Are (And Will Be)

    Find out just how those after-work drinks are hitting the spot.

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    A Restaurant Dedicated to Avocados Is Opening in Amsterdam

    All the creamy, green deliciousness you could ask for.

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    This Transparent Speaker Alerts You When Parts Need Replacing (and Recycles Them)

    Its creators are hoping to reduce the world's epic amount of annual e-waste.

Latest Places
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    Glass House Kitchen

    17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

    Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

  • Restaurant

    Advieh Restaurant and Bar

    1 Queen Street, Auckland

    This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.

  • Restaurant

    Chaat 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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    Liberty 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.

  • Bar

    Kisa

    195 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Starting as a pop-up last year, Kisa is now a permanent fixture on Cuba Street, offering mezze plates of delicious smoky flavours.

  • Cafe

    Belén Vegan Bakery

    Masons Lane, Wellington

    Doughnuts, pies, croissants, cakes — and not one animal harmed in the process.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    Five New Pieces of Everyday Tech from CES 2017 (Including One Big Dud)

    Smart collars, smart scooters, smart... hairbrushes?

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    A Budgeter's Guide to Travelling Around Scandinavia

    Travel to one of the world's most expensive regions without draining your wallet. Yes, it's possible.

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    This UK Startup Is Growing Chairs from the Ground Up

    Finally, something that does grow on trees.

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    This Inclusive New Design Project Is Creating Customisable, Accessible Hotel Rooms

    AllGo intends to make travelling enjoyable for people with disabilities.

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    Paris Could Be Getting An Exercise-Powered Floating Gym

    You won't just ride your way along the River Seine — you'll ride on it.

  • Guide

    20 Insanely Bold Architectural Designs We Loved in 2016

    From partially underwater villas that let you literally sleep with the fishes to the world's first freeform 3D-printed house.

  • Guide

    50 Inspired Design Ideas We've Been Obsessed with in 2016

    Apartment buildings that change with the weather, Back to the Future-inspired, solar-powered clothing and an alarm clock that wakes you up by brewing you a fresh cup of coffee.

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    This New York Company Prints Edible Selfies On Cookies, Cupcakes and Coffee

    Why just upload your selfies to Instagram when you can eat them?

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    France Has Opened The World's First Solar-Powered Road

    It'll generate enough energy to power a Normandy town's street lights.

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    Concrete Playground's 2016/17 Summer Reading List

    Ten books to get stuck into by the pool, the beach or on the couch with an Icy Pole in hand.

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    A Vodka Company Is Turning Yesterday's Cocktails Into Today's Hand Soap

    Drinking fruity, boozy beverages just became much more sustainable.

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    The World's First Live Movie Is Coming to Cinemas

    Woody Harrelson's first directorial effort will be shot in one take and beamed to cinemas as it's happening.

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    You Can Now Make Your Own Glow-in-the-Dark Beer

    Drinking brews just got a whole light brighter.

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    An Ex-Noma Chef Is Building a Temporary Pop-Up Restaurant On Mount Everest

    Now that's how you celebrate scaling the world's highest peak.

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    Pantone Has Announced Its 2017 Colour of the Year

    Maybe this will help us deal with 2016.

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    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2016

    For your summer holiday viewing pleasure.

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    You Can Now Download Netflix Shows to Watch Offline

    Binge watch even without an internet connection.

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    Ten of the Best Kit Kats That Are Only Available in Japan

    We tried them all — from strawberry cheesecake to sake.

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    Six Australian-Driven Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hong Kong

    Who knew you'd find a Western Australian iron ore mine-themed cocktail bar in HK?

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