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We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again: rooftop bars are the shiz. What’s not to love about sitting sky-high, sipping…

Don't ask us how or why but Emily in Paris will be renewed for two more seasons. Netflix has just confirmed that the…

Make a budget they said, it’ll be fun they said. If budgeting hasn’t been going as well as you hoped, you’re definitely…

We are back in full swing after the festive season and although you may feel like you need a rest after devouring your body’s weight…

Our love affair with podcasts runs deep, and this month is no different. Whether you’re keen for a new listen to get you through your…

It's a brand new year and after the fubar that was 2021, many of us are on the lookout for that special connection, or even just the…

Take us back to the '90s when the only way of celebrating was with a buffet dinner. We’re talking countless pieces of pizza,…

It's 2022 and the fact of the matter is, Lo-fi hip hop is out, binaural beats are in. If we could go to a zenned-out meditation…

Summer is finally here and we couldn’t be more ready to frolic in the waves and relax on the beach. As ocean-lovers, the future of…

Land of volcanoes and geothermal hot spots, Aotearoa's geographic history has truly blessed us with the best. With an abundance of…

No matter how great the City of Sails is, there’s always the impulse to hop in the car and head out of Auckland on a road trip……

We're fresh into 2022 and summer's here with a bang, so how about we keep the summertime vibes strong with a return to the things we…

While summer down under is a marker of many things—epic beach hangs, barbies and balmy nights, to name a few—it also means the…

Lube in your sex life is what cheese in your food life should be, an absolute staple. Because without lube, there is no smorgasbord of…

This year, you’ll want to fuel your soul with a number of juicy reads guaranteed to challenge the way you think. Through a broad…

Hopeless romantics (and Ariana Grande fans) unite.  There’s no doubt in the world you’ve clicked on this article, ready to…

Gone are the days where reading books about sex are considered well, embarrassing (to say the least). We say open that sex book with a…

Murder, mystery, secrecy, parallel stories, empty investigations, lifelong grudges and naturally, a dark and undiscovered…

Camping and summer are like wine and cheese—you can’t have one without the other. With all of its lakes, beaches and walks, the…

The new year is upon us, and thank heavens for that because summer's looking like it’s going to be legendary. From pop,…

If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads…

 As everyone knows it's about the journey, not the destination, so a 2021 road trip is definitely a great way to support…

Call it your internal cheerleader, your wingman, your metaphorical better half; when it comes to a solid sweat session at the gym or on the…

2021 was definitely a year full of triumphs and tragedies—and in a way, we saw this reflected in the sneaker-verse too. As we…

It might have been (another) year of bottled cocktails and home-delivered booze here in this part of the world, but in between…

Cascading waterfalls, stretches of coastland, rolling-green hills and native bush—the Bay of Plenty is home to some of New…

Sometimes things get a little tight…the washing machine breaks down the same week as the car does, and then the dog gets sick. And,…

Battling with guy ropes, losing pegs and trying to figure out where you should even position the damn thing makes tenting not a walk in the…

Summer and reading go hand in hand. Long languid days mean finding a nice shady spot to rest up and devour all those books that have sat…

It’s official—New Year’s is happening. And while there wasn’t much of a lead up to the big banger this year,…

Let's face it, there's nothing better than discovering (and tasting) everything that's new in the world of food so we've…

These days, it’s not enough for a restaurant to have a deliciously creative menu, a talented kitchen crew and the freshest local…

The cafe scene in Christchurch has really taken off and what’s better than spending your day sipping away on endless cups of coffee…

‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season to get bucket-loads of strawberries and eat as many as your heart…

2021 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…

Nothing says Christmas Day more than a plastic-lined outdoor setting and a big ol’ pavlova sitting atop. There’s also nothing…

A successful New Year’s Eve party—the kind people talk about for years to come—always has a few key ingredients; a rad…

Raise your hand if you’re sick of the same old things; the same four walls, the same people (sorry flatties), the same beach, the same…

Ask an Aucklander what their favourite food is and chances are dumplings will rank pretty high—and we can’t get enough of these…

We don't care what anyone says, we can't get enough of festive flicks. Fortunately, the streaming gods at Netflix have gifted us…

We're counting down the days till when can get out and make the most of summer. Because after the year that was,…

Nothing has us feeling more festive than a completely over-the-top display of Christmas lights—yes, this is definitely a case of the…

With its bright purple colour and distinctive floral aroma, lavender is a favourite flower for many. And while it may be known to repel…

After a long, cold winter, this time of year is highly anticipated by many. However for some, it can be a time where allergies flare…

Turns out COVID-19 isn’t the grinch that stole Christmas, and a whole lot of Christmas markets are coming to Tāmaki Makaurau…

Stay up to date with our live list of the latest updates of restrictions around Auckland and New Zealand. Information is via…

The festive season can cause havoc to your bank account. You want to be a gift-giving legend but you also need to be able to put food on the…

Receiving gifts never gets old, but when you're the one trying to come up with something new and exciting to give—it kinda can.…

You’ve probably been thinking about starting meditation for a while—after all, we’re always telling you how good it is,…

We guarantee you’ve seamlessly worked your way through nearly every TVNZ, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ show by now, but…

There’s a lot to envy about the Nordic folk. Top World happiness rankings, cutting edge design, and ridiculous good looks—it…

Ok, so it’s not always easy to sell yourself. But it’s time to put that humbleness aside and show the working world what…

It's no secret we love Christmas and all the glitz and glam that comes with it, from beautifully wrapped gifts beneath pretty trees to…

The holidays are nearly here and summer’s so close we can almost taste it… it’s also the season for eating as much ice…

Urban List is turning 10 this year and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some…

Christmas Day should be about relaxing and spending time with your loved ones, right? Though sometimes finding an Auckland…

If you haven’t heard of Rotoroa Island, you better catch up, stat, because you’re definitely missing out. The newest wildlife…

Ho, ho, holy snowball…. December is here and it's time to get our Christmas party on. With freedom day upon us, we now have the…

One thing we've learned this year is that we're spoiled for choice with great coffee in New Zealand. So when we began working from…

It's the silly season and since we've all spent the majority of this year indoors (it sure feels like it, at least) we've…

Ten years ago no one knew what the word gluten even meant. These days every man and his dog has a gluten intolerance and nooooo it’s…

Summer is here which means one thing…ice cream, and lots of it. While plenty of the sweet stuff can be found in the Capital’s…

Since our international borders shut in early 2020, Aussies and Kiwis have dreamed of their next overseas holiday. Well, it’s time to…

From Friday night after-work drinks to a Sunday BBQ with your mates and beers, it’s no secret that drinking alcohol at social…

Pigs in blankets, sausage rolls, or pastry cannons as our editors like to call them, are always a hit when the silly season comes around.…

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time the familiar scent of pine filled your home once more—because we all…

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and our fave part of the festivities is hands-down decorating the tree. That said,…

Oh, ice cream. It’s there for us as the perfect treat on a hot summer’s day. It’s there for us to eat a whole tub of when…

Do you know what we need after this weird year? A drink, that’s what. And a damn good one at that. Lucky for us, soireé season…

Walking barefoot, listening to the sounds of nature, running around outside, reading a good book, cooking on a BBQ, playing a game of cards…

When it comes to restaurants, us Aucklanders really are spoilt for choice. Whether you have a taste for the finer things in life and…

Summer is so close we can just taste it. After an 'interesting' year, we honestly could not be more ready to score some Vitamin D…

Fish and chips. They’re pretty much our national tucker. If your passionate votes are anything to go by, we’re sure this list…

Ahhh Queenstown, if there’s one place in the world that’ll make you want to quit your day job and relocate, there’s a 99%…

Despite the lockdowns we've endured recently we’re pretty lucky in our nook on this little old island, aren’t we…

No matter where you are on your journey to living more sustainably, talking about that old “P-word” is always a good idea. Minds…

A haircut can really make or break a man. If it’s a beard trim we’re talking about, it’s even more essential to get your…

Takapuna is one of our fave suburbs, period. Not only is it home to one of the most popular beaches on the North Shore and a number of…

Finding the hair salon of your dreams is much like falling in love: finding “the one” takes patience, trust and just a touch of…

Good ol’ banana bread. We know it, we love it, we pretend it’s not dessert by calling it bread instead of cake. There’s a…

It’s been a decade since Urban List hit the streets—a dream launched from my bedroom that didn’t stack up on paper,…

We all know someone—or it may be ourselves—who is experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, exhaustion or are just…

Doughnuts are having a moment—and that’s totally fine by us. Whether you like them dusted with sugar, oozing with chocolate…

There's no denying gin's time in the sun isn't going anywhere. No longer destined for your grandma’s top shelf, this…

If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction,…

When you're having one of those days where you're feeling frazzled, stressed out or overwhelmed, even the simplest of tasks can…

When it comes to advent calendars, why should the kids have all the fun? Well, they don't, as it turns out—because a growing…

Let's face it our furry friends are like family to us, after all, they're not called 'mans best friend' for nothing.…

The term zero waste has been on the upward trend for a while now, but it’s one that we hope will stick around for the long haul. When…

Let’s be real, 2021 has been tough on your soul and your wallet. If you were one of the many people who lost their jobs or had…

Does anyone else out there stare at all their skincare products at night, confused about which one should go on first? We all know to…

As New Zealanders, we know better than anyone that we live in an absolutely stunning country. Our closed borders have given us the…

2021 has given many of us more time at home than ever before, and as it turns out, it's exactly the right amount of bored we…

Heard the term NFT thrown around a lot lately, but have no clue what it means? We get it. Between Bitcoin and Dogecoin and all the other…

If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some…