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Authenticity, Chemistry and Honouring a Harrowing Chapter of History: Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young Chat 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

"There couldn't be a better opportunity to come home," Jacob Elordi told us about leading this page-to-screen miniseries, which adds a new great to the Aussie TV canon.

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Fighting for Survival, Facing Clickers and Figuring Out a New Future: Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna and Young Mazino Talk 'The Last of Us'

What it takes to endure in dystopian times sits at the heart of HBO's smash-hit series — for audiences, and for both its returning and new stars.

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When You Get the Idea to Have Paul Rudd Kill a Beloved Mythical Creature: Alex Scharfman Chats 'Death of a Unicorn'

For his feature directorial debut, this filmmaker ran with a concept that just popped into his head — and he also enlisted Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni and Richard E Grant to help.

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SXSW Sydney Has Announced the First 40 Speakers That'll Be Taking to the Stage at Its 2025 Conference

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, former foreign correspondent Peter Greste, Girls That Invest founder Simran Kaur, 'Crazy Rich Asians' actor Remy Hii and Dr Karl are among the initial names.

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Coachella Has Dropped Its 2025 Set Times for Both Weekends So That You Can Plan When to Livestream Along

Catch Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, The Prodigy, Weezer and more from your couch.

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Movie Debuts, Almost-True Coming-of-Age Tales and Christchurch's Post-Punk Music Scene: BENEE and Ed Oxenbould Talk 'Head South'

Stella Bennett has always wanted to be in a film — and this music-fuelled NZ movie, led by an Aussie star who has been acting since childhood, has made that dream come true.

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This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

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Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

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The 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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Smoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine

Making a delicious meal just got easier (and quicker).

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Taste Test: The Weirdest (and Best) Homemade Ice Cream Flavours for Your Next Shindig

Raid your pantry to create some of the kookiest sweet treats ever.

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Eleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024

Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Ayrburn

1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown

A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).
Pub
The Fork And Tap

51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

A rustic gastropub offering respite from the cold.
Cafe
Ilex Café

Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City

Go from coffee to cocktails in this light-filled cafe.
Cafe
Birdwoods

298 Middle Road, Havelock North

A café, art gallery, sweets store and outdoor sculpture garden.
Restaurant
The Green

401 Grey Street, Hamilton

A six-course degustation at an eight-seater chef's table.
Bar
Azabu Mission Bay

44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland

Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
Bar
Azabu Mission Bay

44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland

Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
Bar
Puffin Wine Bar & Shop

60 Ghuznee Street, Wellington

Organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention drops.
Bar
Glass House Kitchen

17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.
Bar
Gatherings

2 Papanui Road, Christchurch

Dedicated to the simple joy of local cuisine.
Bar
The Champagneria

8 Courtenay Place, Wellington

In the famous words of Mark Twain, "too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right."
Bar
Auntie Social Lounge

4 Rintoul Street, Wellington

A funky fresh new spot has arrived in Newton, with red velvet booths, lava lamps and retro furniture.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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The Pedro Pascal-Led Fantastic Four Face Julia Garner's Silver Surfer in the New Full 'First Steps' Trailer

Marvel's first family is finally joining the MCU — and so are some of their adversaries, including Galactus.

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"There Are Many Kinds of Death" in the Intense New Trailer for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's '28 Years Later'

Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes, this British zombie franchise is back — 23 years since the first film and 18 since its initial sequel.

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Depicting the Hell of War with Unflinching Realism: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza Talk 'Warfare'

Based on the memories of one of its co-directors and his unit, this film is designed to feel as relentless and immersive — and horrific — as being in combat.

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Inside 'Sinners': Michael B Jordan, Ryan Coogler and the Movie's Co-Stars on Making Southern Gothic Horror with the Blues, Blood and Bite

Jordan and Coogler's decade-plus-long collaboration just keeps getting better and better, this time in a 30s-set, Mississippi Delta-set battle with evil.

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When Murderous Memes Disrupt a First Date in a Nifty, Twisty Thriller: Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar Chat 'Drop'

The latest movie from 'Happy Death Day' filmmaker Christopher Landon aims to mix a modern Hitchcock feel with 90s thrillers — and that was part of the appeal for its two stars.

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Natasha Lyonne Has More Mysteries to Solve in the Star-Studded Full Trailer for 'Poker Face' Season Two

Cynthia Erivo, John Cho, John Mulaney, Melanie Lynskey, Katie Holmes, Awkwafina and Giancarlo Esposito are just some of this season's guest cast members.

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You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

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"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

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Designing the Future: How the Winners of the 2024 Lexus Design Award are Fixing Hidden Issues

The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent.

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After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.

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