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What’s On In Auckland This Week, This Month And This Year 2024
Auckland is pulling out all the stops this month. Here’s what’s on in Auckland this week, this month, and this year.
This Massive Flight Centre Sale Has Up To 50% Off Flights, Holiday Packages And More
If you've been looking for an excuse to book your next holiday, here it is.
Win A Luxe Fully-Furnished Claremont Home So You Can Live Like A Baller Every Day
What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo?
Grab Those Passports—Jetstar Is Slinging Free Return Flights To Japan For One Week Only
Fly home for zero dollars.
2023 Was The Earth’s Hottest Year, Here’s What Needs To Change
“We need to dramatically pick up the pace and get global emissions plummeting this decade.”
8 Ways To Reduce Your Eco-Impact And Become A More Sustainable Traveller
As much as we love to travel, we all need to do our bit to help reduce our footprint, be it here at home or on the beaches of Croatia. While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of planning your next sojourn, we all need to be conscious that the jet fuel, the plethora of packaging we take with us, the disruption to nature and the over-use of energy all add up. To help you become a more sustainable traveller, here are eight environmentally-friendly travel tips you should implement on your next holiday.
Empowering Women In The Workplace Is Everyone’s Job—Here’s One Step You Can Take
Over 11 years, I’ve learned a few things about leading a business. And the greatest learning of all, has been how rewarding it is to create a more inclusive working world.
8 Incredible Experiences For Kids During Vivid Sydney That You’ll Love Too
You'll love these kid-friendly experiences, too.
Airbnb Just Launched “Rooms” With Stays For Under $150 A Night
Looking for affordable and comfortable accommodation options? Look no further than Airbnb Rooms. This new feature offers private rooms in all your favourite destinations and most stays are available for less than $150 a night.
Now You Can Spend The Night In Hobbiton At This One-Of-A-Kind Airbnb
Ever wanted to live like a Hobbit? Here's your chance.
23 Of The Best Playstation 4 Games Of 2022
There’s no better time than now to slip down the glorious wormhole of Playstation 4 games.
The Best Click Frenzy Travel Sales To Shop This Week
It’s here, you big legends. The most magical day of the year. Think cheap cruises, flights, hotels, tours and international holidays are practically bazooka’d into the crowd with T-Shirt cannons.
#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today
Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms.
Don’t Miss Urban List’s Epic Wine Collab, Score 25% Off The Final Release
What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback?
New Zealand Is Opening Its Borders To Australians Earlier Than Expected, Here’s Everything To Know
Well played New Zealand, well played.
Which States Get An Anzac Day Public Holiday In 2022
The most important question of the year.
The Ultimate First Timer’s Guide To The Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a glorious collection of islands in the South Pacific renowned for its snorkelling, scuba diving and island time. Made up of 15 archipelagos, if it’s your first time hitting up these parts, you’ll want to make sure you set up shop on this island of Rarotonga. This beauty is home to volcanic mountains, turquoise waters, about a hundred cafes and a tonne of secret swimming holes. She’s also sans traffic lights and McDonald’s so you’re guaranteed all the genuine island feels.
Step Into The Future At The World’s First Hologram Hotel
The future is now and a hotel in Japan is leading the way, replacing staff with holograms and robots. At the Henn-na Hotel, located in Tokyo’s buzzing Ginza district, you’ll be greeted by anything from a friendly ninja (who can speak five languages no less), to an even friendlier dinosaur who is pretty damn excited to meet a human.
Culture Curve | Can Our Hot Vax Summer Live Up To The Hype?
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in September 2021.
Keep Track Of COVID Exposure Sites In Sydney With This Live Map
Well, here we go again folks.
Here’s How You Can Be Involved In This Week’s Climate Strikes
It’s pretty hard to avoid news about the sorry state of planet Earth these days, but in case you’ve been in a media blackout, there’s a huge national Climate Strike kicking off this Friday 21 May.
Here’s Everything To Know About The 2021 Budget If You’re A Young Person In Australia
Bearing more suspense than the next season of Stranger Things 4.
A Hefty ‘Pink’ Super Moon Will Take To The Evening Sky At Dusk Tonight
It’s time to take a big ol’ geeze into the evening sky, because this evening, a pink supermoon will be the star of the show.
Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021.
Here’s Why Chanel Contos Wants You To Keep Conversations Around Consent Going
Sex education in Australia needs a shake-up—here’s how you can help.
Scope Out This Australia-Wide Guide To The Women’s #March4Justice Rallies
This year, the community action organisation is calling for a couple of things you should know about.
Start Packing Your Bags, Qantas Just Dropped $99 Flights To South Australia
Your Easter long weekend, sorted.
Look Up, The World’s Tallest Vertical Garden Will Call Melbourne Home
Melbourne’s city skyline is going to look a little greener, with Beulah announcing that it’s $2 billion skyscraper, Southbank by Beulah, is on track to be the world’s tallest vertical garden. The skyscraper is set to be 365 metres high and the external vertical garden will reach a total of 5.5 kilometers. That’s as long as running a full lap around The Tan, then running a little more.
Accio Tickets, A Brand New Immersive Harry Potter Exhibition Is Coming In 2022
By the same team that brought you Imagine Van Gogh and Da Vinci The Exhibition
Cue The Cosmopolitans, A Sex And The City Reboot Has Just Been Confirmed
And just like that, we have a new TV series on the horizon.
Pay Attention Movie Buffs, These Are The Films That Have Been Rescheduled Due To Coronavirus
It's set to be a big year.
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Australia’s First Pet Ridesharing App
Yep, your pets can now get from A to B in a dedicated pet taxi which lets them ride unaccompanied.
Bless Your Ears With Taylor Swift’s Surprise Album Dropping Today
This is not a drill! Despite blessing our ears back in July—AKA the epicentre of lockdown life—with her surprise album Folklore, Taylor Swift has gone and done us all a solid, gifting us yet another EP. And yes, she’s here to save 2020, one dreamy track at a time.
Get Set To Pass Go, An Aussie-Edition Of Monopoly Is Finally Here
Bonus—funds raised will be donated to communities which have been impacted by bushfires, flood and COVID-19 this year.
Get Ready To Dine Al Fresco, Embrace Body Neutrality And See Social Justice In The Stars
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in October 2020.
Here’s Everything To Know About The 2020 Budget If You’re A Young Person In Australia
Get the lowdown on home homeownership, tax cuts, JobMaker and the environment.
Pack Your Sunscreen And Laptop, You Can Now Soak Up A 3 Month Workation In Aruba
"Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take ya."
Take Note, XES Is The New Sex Toy Line Changing The Game For People With Disabilities
It caters for anyone with physical limitations or the likes of vaginismus and endometriosis.
Take Your WIPs To The Maldives, This Island Resort Just Dropped The Ultimate Workation Package
Private butler and sandbank workstation included.
Take Note, Dictionary.com Just Added A Whole New Suite Of LGBQTI+ Definitions
Asexual, deadname and biromantic are just some of the new additions.
Support Disaster Relief In Lebanon With Lebathon, A Silent Auction With Epic Items Up For Grabs
There are ways you can help Lebanese disaster relief from afar—and a Sydney-created social media silent auction called “Lebathon” is just one.
Lookout Onto Glassy Waters At This Eco Resort On A Remote Scandinavian Island
The award-winning sea cabins have been built just above the ocean and give you panoramic scenes of rocky mountains and surrounding islands.
Take Note World, Paris Just Created A Floating Cinema With Socially Distanced Boats
Well played Paris, well played.
Bring On The Clout With 5 Of The Best Political TikToks Worth Following
Let’s get poli-TIK-al.
Step Into A New Era Of Culpability, TikTok Power And Data Healing
It’s safe to say we have entered a new era of culpability, and we’re wielding a new set of tools to get us there. Gen Z has found political clout to rival Facebook bots, "data healing" aims to harness the manipulative power of ad tech for good and, after iso, introverts are holding court in our extrovert-dominated culture. Elsewhere, media and millennials are under scrutiny, and brands are beginning to show off imperfections in place of purpose washing.
5 Amazing Things That Happened Across The World This Week
While there’s a lot of grief and hurt across the world at the moment, which by no means should be ignored, we're here if you're in need of some respite.
Support Local And Amp Up Your Insta Stories With This Epic New GIF Collection
Restrictions are easing and with that, our favourite local hot spots are coming back to life. Cafes, restaurants, bars, gyms, hairdressers, salons and boutiques—to name just a few—have been doing it tough and they all deserve the extra support right now.
Dream Big, These Are The Most Breathtaking New Hotels In The World Right Now
Channel the suite life.
9 Ways To Travel And Make A Difference At The Same Time
The beauty of travel is that it can be whatever you want it to be. A rustic weekend camping in the bush or boutique hotels and spa days in the world’s most famous cities. A spiritual getaway or a never-ending party. A one-night staycation or a year-long trip to the other side of the globe. But no matter the kind of trip you want to take, there’s always a way to be a responsible traveller while you’re at it. For a start, you can always respect local customs and traditions, support local and sustainable businesses and leave your destination in the same, if not better, condition than you found it in.
Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The Government’s New COVID-19 Tracing App
Released yesterday, Australia's COVIDSafe tracing app has been designed to help health officials quickly get in touch with anyone who may have unknowingly been exposed to COVID-19.
Urban Culture Curve | Let’s Make Connectivity The C Word For 2020
Within the turbulence of COVID-19 is a headwind that’s centred on a deeper sense of social connectivity, accountability and creativity. Here’s what’s on the rise, and on the slide in urban culture in April.
Here Are The Only “Reasonable Excuses” You Can Leave Your House Right Now
With press conferences happening every day from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, along with state Premiers, it can be hard to keep track of the latest coronavirus restrictions placed on Australians.
Jam Out At Home Thanks To The Online Music Festival Happening This Weekend
It’s not all doom and gloom thanks to the guys behind Isol-Aid Music Festival.
Here’s How To Change Your Flights For Free If You Need To Postpone A Trip
COVID-19 is quite literally taking over the world and if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who had planned to travel in the next little while, you’re most likely re-thinking or are being forced to postpone your trip.
Eat Your Greens At Potato Head’s New Plant-Based Restaurant In Bali
Vegan or not, you’ll want to book yourself a spot at Tanaman, Bali’s newest plant-based restaurant next time you’re in town.
Here Are The Shows You Can’t Miss At The Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Adelaide Fringe Festival is just around the corner and the lineup is absolutely stacked. To celebrate their 60th birthday they’ve lined up over 1,000 events unfolding across the city, so there’s plenty to get excited about. But, where do you even begin?
Book Your Zero Waste Holiday, This Hotel Giant Is Going Plastic Free
Accor, a hotel group with a casual 5,000 properties across 110 countries under its belt, has committed to ridding the guest experience in all of its hotels of all single-use plastic items by the end of 2022.
Strap Yourself In, The Nintendo Theme Park Is Getting A Life-Size Mario Kart Track
Ready yourself for peak nostalgia—and the age-old debate of who is better… Mario or Luigi?—because the world is about to score a Nintendo theme park and it includes a life-size Mario Kart track! Super Nintendo World is set to open in 2020 (just in time for the Tokyo Olympics) at Japan’s Universal Studios in Osaka and will feature a bunch of your childhood faves like Peach, Yoshi and Bowser. And we’re crossing our fingers for a possible run in with the likes of Pikachu, Link and Zelda.
This Summer Has Been Catastrophic For Bushfires In Australia, Here’s How You Can Help
To help out those affected by the bushfires, including our native animals, we’ve compiled a list of charities and organisations you can donate to.
Gin Baubles Exist And Have Just Made Everyone’s Christmas
Ahh Christmas, easily my favourite time of the year. Why, you ask? Apart from the obvious—extended time off work, Christmas ham and sunny days spent at the beach—it’s also the time of year where no one judges your boozy escapades.
Here’s Why You Need To Jump On The Disney+ Bandwagon Now
The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.
Here’s The Full Low Down On The AR-Inspired Minecraft Earth
Meet the next generation game of Pokémon Go.
Meet The Aussie Travel Start-Up That Will Challenge Your Love For Airbnb
Riparide is an exciting booking platform encouraging us city dwellers to unplug from the daily grind and head outdoors in search of fulfilling moments. And what’s best—Riparide is an Australian start-up.
Here’s How You Can Help Make The Government Declare A Climate Emergency
There’s currently a petition asking for the Australian parliament to declare a climate emergency and follow the 1120 local governments and jurisdictions around the world that have already done so.
Five Apps To Improve Your Work And Life Today
Are you harnessing the power of your smartphone to get ahead in your career, or does your app collection consist of the defaults and Candy Crush? It’s time to put your device to good use with these apps that will make your work and life a whole lot easier.
5 Of The Best New Streaming Services To Get Around Now
Well worth your sweet time and money.
We’ve Found The Perfect Playlist According To Your Star Sign
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s all things horoscope related. We’re more than happy to live our lives according to our zodiac—but maybe that’s just the Gemini in us. Either way when Spotify announced they were releasing Cosmic Playlists today we lost our collective minds.
Praise Be, Handmaid’s Tale Is Getting An Eerie Sequel
While we endure the anxious and long wait for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale to hit our screens (and find out if June ever does escape that hell hole), it turns out you can get your Gilead fix sooner than you think.
On The Record | Inside The Vulnerable World Of Julia Michaels
Songwriting genius Julia Michaels started young—like most prodigies. She composed her own tracks at the age of 12. By 14, she was co-writing theme tunes for Disney. She cracked LA at 19, penning hits for Demi Lovato and Fifth Harmony. Collaborations with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes and Britney Spears soon tumbled one after the other.
Big News, Mario Kart Tour Is About To Drop On Your Smartphone
Put the pedal to the metal.
Get Your Superhero On, A Live Marvel Show Is Coming To Australia
It’s set to be packed with aerial stunts, next level projections and special effects.
Ready Yourselves For Your Next Brain Explosion, Matrix 4 Is Officially On The Way
Neo and Trinity are back!
This Guy Swam Across The Pacific And What He Found Will Make You Rethink Everything
Ben Lecomte is swimming from Hawaii to L.A. to raise awareness of the ocean plastic pollution problem.
On The Record | Boy & Bear On New Beats And Bouncing Back From The Brink
After a health-related hiatus, Aussie pop-folk legends, Boy & Bear are back with new music and a national tour, and we couldn’t be happier.
Get Amped, Post Malone Is Dropping A New Album Next Month
If you ask us, Post Malone can do no wrong, except when he makes us wait for his new album to drop. Well praise the hip hop lords because the Sunflower singer has revealed he’s officially completed work on his latest album.
Prepare To Unleash Your Inner Kid, Universal Studios Is Opening An Epic New Theme Park
Set your flight alerts for Florida team, because Universal Studios is launching a brand spanking new theme park and it’s set to be their best yet. Aptly titled Epic Universe, the amusement park is set to take guests on a journey where beloved stories (read: Harry Potter) expand into vibrant lands.
Sleep Among The Great Barrier Reef At Australia’s First Underwater Hotel
If a regular hotel just wasn’t cutting it for you anymore, we’ve got your next getaway sorted. Launching this summer, Reefsuites will give you a front row seat to the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Book Your Flights, Singapore’s Most Iconic Hotel Has Finally Reopened
Following a more than two-year long renovation, Singapore’s oldest hotel, Raffles, has officially reopened its doors. The iconic property closed for renos back in February 2017, but after a peek inside, we can confirm it was well worth the wait.
Ghosthunter Is The Haunting New True Crime Podcast You Need To Start Now
Dubbed as “a paranormal S-Town”.
Hype Up, Kid Cudi Is Kicking Off A New Album And Netflix Series
It’s been three long years since Kid Cudi graced our playlists with a fresh album and thankfully the wait is now over… sort of. The Grammy-winning artist just announced Entergalatic, his first solo album since 2016’s Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’, is in the pipeline but even better, it will soundtrack a new adult animated series coming to Netflix.
Why You Should Care About Phase 4 Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
This time around, things are all about diversity on screen.
Wear Your Pride On Your Sleeve, IKEA’s Most Iconic Bag Has Had A Rainbow Makeover
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is bringing the smiles today with the launch of its brand new bag, hot on the heels of Pride month.
Here’s The Low Down On American Horror Story:1984
Season nine is imminent and here’s the tea.
The First-Timer’s Guide To Patagonia
The southern-most region of South America, Patagonia is shared by Argentina and Chile and is the perfect spot to visit for adventuring in the great outdoors. From glaciers, mountains and lakes to whales, penguins and fossilised dinosaurs—there’s something to suit all interests!