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Auckland’s Best Hot Cross Buns For Easter 2024

Chocolate may get most of the attention at Easter, but it isn't the only treat we're coveting once the season for bunnies, eggs and…

Things To Do

What’s On In Wellington In 2024

Arts and culture capital of Aotearoa, Te Whanganui-a-Tara is packed with an epic lineup of things to do.

Travel

Ardo Is Townsville’s Stunning New Luxury Hotel With A Rooftop Infinity Pool

Ardo is Townsville’s first luxury hotel and since opening in December 2023, has garnered national attention as it redefines North…

Features

Why This Australian City Is On The World’s 2024 Travel List

When the New York Times names a city in their 2024 places to go, you pay attention—there’s something bold going down.

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Hotels In Queenstown

Whether you’re heading to QT for a ski getaway or to dance the night away with your pals, we’ve done the research and found the…

Things To Do

25 Rad Workshops In Auckland Where You Can Learn A New Skill

A bunch of workshops have popped up all over Auckland with every kind of class imaginable.

Wellness

9 Of The Best Float Tanks In New Zealand

We’ve done the research and these are all the best places to float in New Zealand. 

Travel

Hawaii Islands You Need To Add To Your Travel Bucket List

Hawaii consists of 137 volcanic islands that make up an archipelago that span 2400km at the centre of the north Pacific Ocean.

Travel

10 Of The Best Hawaii Restaurants

If you’ve never been to Hawaii, your knowledge of its culinary landscape might reasonably be limited to the humble poke bowl. 

North America

Catch A Star In The Making With VIP Seats At These All-American Sports Games

With eleven pro sports teams, landmark arenas and magnificent weather all year round, Los Angeles offers endless opportunities to get…

Travel

This LA Recording Studio Turned Rooftop Bar Was Once Frequented By Bowie

While Melbourne might be best known for its laneway bar culture, in Los Angeles some of the coolest hangouts are hidden sky high.

Food & Drink

The Best Gluten-Free Eateries In Auckland Right Now

We’ve looked high and low and we’ve scouted the best places to eat if you’re gluten free—because there’s no…

Travel

The Best London Hotels To Book In 2024

From luxury to budget, we have them all.

What's On

21 Epic Things To Do In Auckland This Weekend

It's our favourite part of the week—its end. 

TV & Movies

The Best Movies On Netflix NZ Right Now March 2024

Buttering up the popcorn and firing up Netflix has got to be our favourite thing ever. If you’re anything like us we know you…

Travel

The Best Things To Do In Fiji For Any Type Of Traveller In 2024

Life’s always better sipping a cocktail from a coconut while basking in the Fijian sun.

Activities & Itineraries

Things To Do In Melbourne Right Now

Consider this your Melbourne bucket list that covers both tourist attractions and local haunts. There are endless things to do, see, eat and…

Fashion

Afterpay Day New Zealand 2024: The Best Deals To Shop This March

The first Afterpay Day sale of 2024 officially kicks off in New Zealand on Thursday 14 March. Shop the best deals on fashion, beauty, and…

Cafes

The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes In Auckland For The Ultimate Pooch Date

They say that dogs are like their owners—who’s to say your pooch isn’t also partial to a low-fat puppaccino and a catchup…

Travel

27 Of The Best Things To Do In Hawaii

So brush off your flower leis, pack the bathing suit and get excited for some of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Food & Drink

The Feed | The New Zealand Food News You Need To Know

Roll up, roll up. It’s time for this week’s New Zealand food news. Hot off the press (or should we say, toastie…

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Beach House Airbnbs In NZ For Your Next Seaside Escape

We all know that NZ boasts some seriously gorgeous beaches, not to mention some stunning Airbnbs that sit right by the…

Travel

Fanny’s Is The Opulent New LA Restaurant Attached To The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures

Known for its sprawling mansions, thriving entertainment industry and palm-studded streets, Los Angeles is a natural celebrity…

Travel

The Best Hawaii Resorts Actually Worth The Annual Leave

It's about time you kickback with a Mai Tai in hand.

Travel

12 Of The Best Resorts In Fiji

It's time to melt your stress away.

North America

The Best Things To Do In New York City (2024 Edition)

New York City is coined “The City That Never Sleeps” for a reason.

Food & Drink

The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants And Bars In Auckland

Show your pup some love and reward them for being a good boy or girl at these dog-loving establishments.

Pets

Adopt, Don’t Shop With The Best Cat Adoption Centres In New Zealand

The best things in life are furry, so we've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a cat in New Zealand so you can help a kitty…

Travel

The Best Bagels In New York To Devour In 2024

Bagels are a classic Big Apple staple. While you can probably find a bagel on the menu of every corner deli, here are our top favourite…

Features

Holly Bennett: What To Do When An Industry Of Representatives Isn’t Representative

It's widely accepted that representation matters; that diversity of thought is to be celebrated and that greater understanding can help…

Wellness

16 Of The Best Dog Parks In Auckland And Where To Find Them

It’s a well-known fact that we here at Urban List love our pooches and so we’ve rounded up some of Auckland’s best…

Travel

The Best Tokyo Restaurants You Need To Try In 2024

Maybe you’d prefer fluffy clouds of kakigori melting in your mouth or a succulent piece of tonkatsu.

Travel

The Best Tokyo Hotels For Your Next Japan Getaway

Whether you're eyeing Ginza's stylish streets or Asakusa's old-world charm, a perfect Tokyo hotel is waiting for you.

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Camping Grounds In Northland

Camping is as much a part of Kiwi culture as remembering to blow on the pie. Whether you’re camping in a tent, campervan or…

Local Escapes

The Best Hotels And Places To Stay In Dunedin

A petite city full of the eclectic and interesting, Dunedin practically owns the term ‘boutique’. The gorgeous, retrofitted…

Travel

The Best Things To Do In Tokyo For Every Type Of Traveller

As the vibrant capital of Japan, Tokyo pulsates with an energy that is truly unparalleled.

What's On

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 At These Inspiring Auckland Events

International Women’s Day (IWD) is on the horizon—8 March to be exact. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion which is as…

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Boutique Hotels And Airbnbs In Wanaka

Whether you’re in town to hike, ski, wine taste, or golf, here are 12 boutique accommodation options to level up your stay in…

Travel

20 Fiji Restaurants You Need To Add To Your Bucket List

 From fresh to fried for the gods. Whatever you're in the mood for, Fiji's got you.

Travel

Stride And Seek | Everywhere To Eat, Stay And Play On Your Marathon Adventure

You've done the marathon training and now we're here to guide you through the off-course scene with London's best spots to eat,…

Travel

Stride And Seek | Everywhere To Eat, Stay And Play On Your Marathon Adventure

You've done the marathon training and now we're here to guide you through the off-course scene with London's best spots to eat,…

Local Escapes

The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches In Auckland

Who loves the salt, sand and sea more than us humans? Our furry best friends of course. That's why we've got to get them out and…

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Taupo From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

If you're looking for the best accommodation options in the wonderful town of Taupō, look no further.

Food & Drink

The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants And Cafes In Auckland

Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan and vegetarian food. Far from its can-o’-chickpea origins, vegan fare is now…

Travel

13 Of The Best Fiji Beaches You Need To See To Believe

Picture a holiday in Fiji and chances are you’ll end up daydreaming about a beach. 

Pets & Travel

The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation In New Zealand

We think it's about time our four-legged friends got to enjoy our weekend escapes too. 

TV & Movies

21 Of The Best Shows And Movies On Apple TV+ To Watch

In our humble opinion, there is no such thing as having too many streaming services, so if you’re tossing up whether you need Apple…

Travel

Tokyo Day Trips To Take If You’re Up For A Real Adventure In 2024

Tokyo is a city that keeps you coming back for more with so much to do.

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Hotels In Wellington To Book Now

Our fine capital is home to some fantastic hotels for all kinds of visitors looking for all kinds of getaways. Whether you’re…

Restaurants

Auckland’s Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2024 You Need To Know About

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

Things To Do

The Best Gold Coast Beaches For Sun-Soaked Days

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best…

Local Escapes

The Best Hotels In Auckland To Check Into In 2024

From boutique to boujee to five-star luxury we've scoured town for la crème de la crème, so without further ado,…

Bars & Pubs

Auckland’s Best Quiz Nights To Test Your Mettle

Grab a pie and a pint, put your thinking cap on, and get ready to show off your obscure knowledge. Who knows? You might even come out on…

Food & Drink

8 Of The Best Wineries And Vineyards To Sample In Martinborough

We've rounded up the best wineries in New Zealand's beloved wine region, Martinborough, so you can sip on top-notch vino all day…

Bars & Pubs

Where To Find 30 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Bars In 2024

From raging rooftops to craft beer bars and intimate tequila joints, here's our ultimate round up to the very best bars on the Gold…

Things To Do

The Best Museums In Auckland To Visit This Year (Updated 2024)

If you’re curious about, well, everything, get yourself along to one of Auckland’s incredible museums, stat. From impressive…

TV & Movies

20 Crime Shows On Netflix You Should Have Watched By Now

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…

Travel

10 Of The Best Things To Do In London

Everything you’ve heard is true: the pavements heave, the pubs swell, and the queues might just make you faint. 

TV & Movies

38 Of The Best Shows On Netflix NZ Right Now

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

Podcasts & Books

8 Of The Best Rewatch Podcasts To Get Nostalgic About

So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The…

Food & Drink

The Best Cafes In Christchurch To Tick Off In 2024

Turns out The Garden City isn’t just about botanicals—it’s also one helluva foodie scene.

What's On

What’s On In Christchurch In 2024

Whether you love getting amongst the arts or prefer to eat your way around town, Ōtautahi’s got something for you. Here are the…

Cafes

The Best Cafes In Melbourne For 2024

Melbourne/Naarm is home to some of the best cafes in the world—the standard we set is replicated all over, it's no surprise…

North America

New York’s Best Restaurants You Need To Book A Table At (2024 Edition)

Craving pasta? Burgers? Chinese? No matter what your cuisine preferences are, you’re guaranteed to find it there, which makes it the…

Restaurants

The Best Thai Restaurants In Auckland For 2024

From table-bending BYO banquets to Pad Thai in your pjs, we've got you covered with our pick of the best Thai restaurants in Auckland.

Things To Do

The Best Swimming Pools In Auckland To Have A Dip At This Summer

Summer has officially started which pretty much means three things: ice cream, cocktails and swimming.

Food & Drink

The Best Ice Cream And Gelato Shops In Auckland, 2024 Edition

I scream, you scream... well, you know how it goes. Whether it's fresh and fruity or rich and chocolatey, in a cone, on a stick or in a…

Beauty

The Best Skincare Brands In NZ To Know In 2024

Skincare is everywhere—these are the brands that actually work and the hero products that made them famous. 

Food & Drink

17 Of The Best Happy Hours In Auckland To Kick Your Night Off For Less

Bargain bevvies, a bar snack or two and some quality yarns make for the ultimate after-work wind-down.

Restaurants

The Most Romantic Restaurants In Auckland To Impress Your Date At

If you’re looking to woo someone special, celebrate a milestone or perhaps even pop a special question, our handpicked list of the…

Restaurants

15 Of The Best Restaurants In Hamilton To Eat Your Way Around

Whatever the occasion or vibe, Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s buzzing restaurant scene has it all. Whether you’re after a…

Features

How Kiwi Luggage Brand Honest Wolf Is Breathing New Life Into Wool

Sophie and Sam Hurley dreamt up Honest Wolf after searching for a niche in the market they could cater to using their farm’s…

Beauty

12 New Beauty Products To Shop This Month

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. We've found the…

Food & Drink

Where To Wine, Dine And Treat Your Lover In Auckland This Valentine’s Day

Hello lovers, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so if you haven’t made plans yet, you'd better hustle.

What's On

The Best Auckland Pride Festival Events You Can’t Miss In 2024

Here are all the events not to miss at this year's Auckland Pride Festival. 

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The Best Flower Delivery And Florists In Auckland Right Now

There simply isn’t an occasion that doesn’t call for a beautiful bunch of flowers. 

Travel

25 Of The Best Things To Do In Bali In 2024

Where the Bintangs are cheap and the people are super friendly.

Local Escapes

6 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Waitangi As An Adult

Cue the roadie, it's time to broaden your knowledge of our hītōria (history).

Food & Drink

The Best Restaurants In Christchurch To Eat Your Way Around In 2024

So you're looking for somewhere to eat in Ōtautahi Christchurch? The Garden City is enough lucky to have so many choice restaurants…

Entertainment

22 Of The Best Books To Read In 2024

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…

Travel

10 Of The Most Beautiful Road Trips To Take In Tasmania

Every route is a scenic route when road tripping through Tasmania, so there’s a lot to get excited about. So pack your bags and…

Travel

11 London Restaurants You Need To Book A Table At In 2024

London is a veritable revolving door of imaginative restaurateurs with deep pockets.

Travel

The Best Bali Hotels To Book In 2024

If you’re keen for a getaway that absolutely throttles you in humidity so that pool dips every hour are a must and where hospitality…

Travel

15 Of The Best Airbnbs In New York City (2024 Edition)

From terraces, to romantic pads and upstate treasures, we’ve drooled over some of the most incredible views and designs around the…

Food & Drink

Where To Eat In Auckland This Waitangi Day 2024

If you’re sticking around Tāmaki Makaurau this Waitangi Day—Tuesday 6 February to be exact—you’ll be…

Gifts

20 Of The Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas To Upgrade Your Lover’s Life

Upgrade everything from picnic dates to love-making with these great gifts.

Entertainment

Neon NZ’s Very Best Shows To Binge In 2024

Home to some of the best series from HBO Max, Warner Bros, Sony, NBCU, FX and BBC content you can now work your way through the likes…

Local Escapes

21 Stunning Walks In Auckland To Take At Least Once

Walking is one of the best ways to make the most of the City of Sails. So grab some sturdy shoes, make use of the kauri dieback wash…

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Martinborough From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

We've rounded up the best accommodation in New Zealand's beloved wine region, Martinborough, so you can sample the vino in…

Local Escapes

The Best Gold Coast Accommodation To Book In 2024

From modern beachside villas to luxe hinterland glamping to sweet Airbnb cottages, here's the ultimate list of the Gold Coast’s…

Things To Do

The Best Places For Strawberry Picking In Auckland

‘Tis the season to soak up those gorgeous summer vibes while plundering your local strawberry patch for bucket-loads of strawberries,…

Local Escapes

8 Of The Best Day Trips From Auckland You Need To Tick Off In 2024

Here are eight epic day trips from Auckland for you to tick off one by one.