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NewsQueenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup
This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.
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NewsFamilies of Miners Killed in the Pike River Tragedy Have Opened a New Walking Track in Their Honour
The miners legacy lives on in this lush green hiking trail.
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NewsThe New Zealand Leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Has Been Postponed Until January 2024
While Red Bull Cliff Diving will not go ahead in November, Aotearoa is not missing out on the exhilarating competition all together.
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NewsInk-credible News: Celebrity Tattoo Artist Lauren Winzer Is Hosting a Series of Tattoo Parlour Pop-Ups Across New Zealand This November
Show your longlasting support for men's health with a permanent reminder.
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NewsThe Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Is Splashing Into New Zealand for the First Time in November
Aucklanders will have the chance to watch the world's best divers launch themselves off a 27-metre platform into the Waitematā Harbour.
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NewsPicture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.
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NewsThe Best Day Spas in Wellington
Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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NewsTen of the Best Walks in and Around Wellington for 2024
Wellington is a city which is best explored on foot.
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GuideEight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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NewsA Cyclist's Guide to Getting Out of Wellington
Look beyond the city limits for your next weekend adventure — these quality cycling experiences are accessible by car, train and ferry.
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NewsFour Outdoor Pursuits to Round Off Autumn in Wellington
Enjoy the last of those crisp but clear days.
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GuideThe Eight Best Bookstores in Wellington
Because books are a whole lot more than just a few hundred printed pages that smell really great.
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NewsNow Open: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Has Installed Two New Hydroslides Just in Time for Summer
After 25 years, the site's green and beige slides have been replaced — and there's one option for thrillseekers and another for folks looking to relax.
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The Best Day Spas in Wellington
Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.
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Skiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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The Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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NewsEyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week
August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.
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NewsAlpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip
Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.
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RestaurantHouse of Dumplings
117 Taranaki Street, Wellington
You will have your dumpling and eat it too.
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BarSouthern 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.
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RestaurantEkim Burgers
257 Cuba St, Te Aro
The best homemade burgers that you can’t actually make at home.
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RestaurantEnigma
128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro
Goliath-sized burgers and laid-back staff make Enigma a great late night haunt.
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RestaurantSweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place, Wellington
New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.
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NewsAttention Snow Fiends: Mt Ruapehu Got a Snow Dump So Big That Some Ski Fields Are Opening Early
A powerful winter storm has covered the mountain in snow just ahead of some major openings.
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Ten of the Best Walks in and Around Wellington for 2024
Wellington is a city which is best explored on foot.
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NewsNine 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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NewsAuckland Has Been Named One of the World's Most Liveable Cities for 2023
In a list topped by Vienna, Auckland shared tenth place with Osaka in Japan.
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NewsNature's Wonderland: A Definitive Guide For a Spectacular Trip to Australia's Coral Coast
Whether you're looking to dive into Western Australia's pristine underwater worlds or explore desert landscapes, this spectacular stretch of the state is a true winner.
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FeaturePristine Waters and Wine Country: We Chat to The Vista's Julia Ashwood About Her Three-Day Journey in the Margaret River Region
From world-class wineries and six-course meals to sunrise paddleboarding and beachside beers, hear the highs (and more highs) of this nature-soaked adventurous trip.
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NewsPerth Is Another Step Closer to Boasting the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park
Sprawling across 5.8 hectares, Aventuur's $100-million Perth Surf Park will feature 25 different types of waves — and a beach club.
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NewsA Whirlwind Guide to Tokyo
Whether you want to fill your Japanese days with eating, exploring or shopping, this guide to Tokyo will get you started.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in the Seaside City of Wellington
Next time you visit Wellington, follow this guide to find the top places to eat, drink, dance and see some local art.
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NewsStay of the Week: Woodland Cabin at Logan Brae Retreats
A plunge pool perched above a sweeping vista, wildlife wandering freely, luxe furnishings and expert styling: everything is special here.
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NewsStay of the Week: Jackalope Hotel
Take in views of the surrounding vineyard from your private terrace, the fine dining restaurant or the 30-metre infinity pool.
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NewsThe Best Summer Day Trips Out of Wellington
Wine regions, pest-free islands and wild beaches are only a short trek away.
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NewsIt's Easy Being Green: How to Have the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Day Out in Auckland This Summer
It's time to play (clean, green) tourist in your own city.
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NewsStart Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup
Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in New Zealand's Night Skies This Week
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsThis 340-Acre Patch of Farmland North of Auckland Is Being Turned Into a Giant Festival Venue
The land boasts native bush and fresh water sources, and new permanent infrastructure includes toilets, showers and a giant main stage.
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NewsA Huge International Exhibition Exploring the Secrets of Stonehenge Arrives in Auckland This Month
After two decades of intense excavations the secrets of Stonehenge are finally being unravelled — and coming to a giant new exhibition at Auckland Museum.
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NewsEnter 'Barbara': Another 66-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Is Joining Peter in a World First at Auckland Museum
At 11.7 metres long and 3.4m high, Barbara is one of only three pregnant female T-Rex ever on record — and she's coming to Aotearoa.
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NewsA Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Down Under on Tuesday Night
The moon will be fully immersed in shadow for 85 minutes — and it's the last total lunar eclipse that'll be visible in Australia and NZ until 2025.
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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 Guest Edit: SWMR's Sophie Wardrop Shares Her Favourite Swimming Spots Around the North Island
Bookmark this guide for your day trips, road trips and out-of-town stints this summer.
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NewsNew Zealand's First $100 Million Costco Is Opening This Week — Here's What to Expect
After months of rumours and COVID-related delays, the 14,000sqm superstore is finally here.
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NewsAuckland Museum's 67-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Skeleton 'Peter' Is Now Staying Until the End of 2023
Consider this your incentive to make another trip to see Peter in the flesh (so to speak).
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NewsNew Zealand Is Getting a Public Holiday on September 26 for a One-Off National Day of Mourning
"I know many people will want the opportunity to pay their respects and [to] come together and pay tribute at local events," Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern said.
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NewsThe 24/7 Live-Stream of Melbourne's Peregrine Falcons Is Back for Another Nesting Season
A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD since 1991 — and you can watch their chicks hatch from across the ditch.
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FeatureOne Product, Three Looks: Easy-to-Achieve Hairstyles You Should Add to Your Repertoire
Lacking the confidence to level up your hair styling game? Follow these step-by-step tutorials to create three great looks.
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NewsUpper Hutt's Breathtaking Annual Spring Celebration Blossom Valley Is Set to Return in September
Welcome the warmer months by checking out the country's largest number of blossom trees in one spot.
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The Last Supermoon of 2022 Will Be Visible in the Skies Down Under Tonight (and Tomorrow Morning)
Take a gander at August's 'sturgeon' full moon, which'll peak at 11.35 am AEST on Friday, August 12.
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NewsYou Can Choose Which Colour the Sky Tower Lights Up in Next Month for Its 25th Birthday
It's something most Sky Tower fans have only dreamed of — but their time has come.
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NewsThe Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in Sydney
Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.
