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Mute your phone, round up your snacks and get comfy—HBO Max's latest drama The Staircase is coming to Sky's SoHo and…

With its cobblestone streets brimming with heritage, stunning historic buildings and darn quaint aesthetic, Arrowtown is one of those places…

You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and…

Hamilton’s cafe scene is growing with plenty of great coffee, local produce, and quirky spots. Whether you are on vacay, just passing…

As the gateway to the South Island, Ōtautahi Christchurch attracts visitors of all types and it's not hard to see why. The…

If there’s one genre we simply can’t get enough of when it comes to a solid binge-sesh, it’s crime. There’s just…

A next-level digital exhibition about the godfather of surrealism Salvador Dali is coming to New Zealand this May, direct from electrifying…

We’ve put together a list of the best vegan documentaries that will have even the most committed carnivore a little shook. Take the…

A simple fried egg on supermarket-white toast just doesn’t cut it anymore. As the cafe scene continues to grow and thrive in New…

Long gone are the days when we have to finish everything on our dinner plate in order to gorge on dessert. Now we can simply skip it…

Multi-award-winning NZ clean skincare brand Emma Lewisham has just dropped her most anticipated new product launch since the…

Buttering up the popcorn and firing up a good Netflix movie has got to be our favourite thing ever. But how often do you find yourself…

Haven’t quite got around to making plans for the weekend? Don't worry, we’ve got you.  Sip to save Kanye, fuel up on…

Paris has a lot to boast about. Not limited to being the home of the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower and the original Chanel boutique,…

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…

Short shows are a relatively new concept for Netflix. With heavy-duty shows like Black Mirror and Vkings requiring all the time and…

If you think winter is a time for hibernation, think again. A cosy getaway is just an excuse to do more of the things you love; rug up by…

The rumours are true—Fiji is back open for business and, let’s be honest, who couldn’t do with escaping to a tropical…

Queenstown and winter—name a more dynamic duo. This perfect pairing is packed with our fave winter pastimes; crisp, adventurous days…

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

Another week of fun-fuelled events is upon us.  This week you can get your flirt on at Auckland Museum, paint your pooch, get…

There's nothing we love more than scoping out the latest creative displays. Plus, when it's paired with the chance to pick up epic…

Want more of the best new podcasts to listen to? Subscribe to Urban List's entertainment newsletter The Binge right here. Our love…

Let’s face it, when you’re taking a break where you stay can make or break your holiday. And, when it comes to the City of…

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%…

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…

Anyone who has had the pleasure of a vacay to the Gold Coast shouldn’t need much convincing to book a return visit. But because we…

When it comes to restaurants, bars and cafes, Ponsonby is a literal smorgasbord—in fact, this is one suburb where it's more about…

When it comes to finding somewhere decent to drink, we Aucklanders have it pretty damn good. From sunny rooftop terraces to moody basement…

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

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…

We live for new openings (especially the kind that involve food) and know you do, too. Fortunately, Auckland is the city that just keeps on…

While your Spotify may be overflowing with a cracking collection of music, nothing beats the sweet, sweet sound of live music (especially…

If you’re looking for something to watch as it gets colder to cosy up in a cinema or at home, the full Doc Edge Festival programme is…

We love wining and dining in Ponsonby at the best of times—but throw in some one-off creations, tasting menus, and special…

Sometimes there are stories inside that are bound to be told. And, thankfully, great people, hurt people, vulnerable people and people who…

Time to spoil someone, you say? Auckland’s florists that deliver—AKA our city’s professional day makers—are on call…

We all know the hunt for the next Netflix binge never ends. To make your search a little easier, we've rounded up a…

Hands down, autumn is our favourite time to travel around Aotearoa. Between the technicolour golden leaves and the crisp, cool breeze, the…

We think you'll agree when we say that mums should be treated to nothing but the absolute best come Mother's Day, which if you…

As Kiwis, a love of pies is practically in our DNA. These hearty pastries have been keeping us fuelled for generations and are the perfect…

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

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…

As fabulous as Auckland life is, a little me-time is always a welcome addition to our busy schedules. When a bath bomb and a DIY face mask…

Want more of the best things to stream? Subscribe to Urban List's entertainment newsletter The Binge right here. Disney+ is the…

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

In a move that possibly no one saw coming—but then, it is 2022 and anything is possible—Mark Wahlberg is bringing his brassy…

​In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy…

Aotearoa is home to incredible talent. Music, art, design, hospitality—it's fair to say we have creative inspo in…

Ready for a Netflix binge session? We’ve done the hard yards for you and rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch…

Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with…

Rotorua is one of the most popular destinations in Aotearoa and for good reason—there’s a helluva lot of awesome things to do…

In case you missed it, we’ve already turned the Colonel’s sacred fried chicken—aka KFC—on its head with inspo from…

After two-plus years of pandemonium, grounded within our national borders, a short flight to a tropical paradise is sure to hit…

Walking is one of the best ways to make the most of the City of Sails. It gets you moving, raises your heart rate, and there are some…

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…

While we don’t like to play favourites here at Urban List, we can’t deny that when it comes to One Direction, Harry Styles…

Non-deciduous? Uh-uh. We don’t need that kind of negativity in our lives. Give us falling leaves any day. After all, is there…

If you're staying around Tāmaki Makaurau this Anzac Day, or even making a trip to the Big Smoke, you'll be delighted to know…

Truth bomb: it doesn’t get more competitive than an epic burger competition. Lucky for Kiwi tastebuds, the legends over at…