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Say what you will about The Blair Witch Project, that flick was scary as all hell, and a significant piece of cinema that brought the ‘found-footage’ genre into the mainstream. Sure, a lot has changed since hand-held video cameras and that scene with the loose ear, but the candid horror of the genre still has the ability to scare the sh*t out of one’s self. Just take indie film Host for example, a hyper-current horror that’s filmed almost entirely on a Zoom call.

If bread, pastry or just carbs in general are your thing, have we got news for you. A number of top bakeries are continuing to share their dough-liciousness with us throughout the lockdown, and the best bit is, you don't even need to leave home to get some (cya later, supermarket).

The award-winning sea cabins have been built just above the ocean and give you panoramic scenes of rocky mountains and surrounding islands. 

Slasher fans—and Aucklanders who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that New Zealand now has another content service available called Shudder. It’s a fright-focused affair streaming only horror and the sub-genres that fall under the category.

And the range doesn’t stop at kicks.

Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if you’re looking to up your exercise and basically get from A to B a hell of a lot faster, a bike’s your best bet.

Do you feel like your skin needs extra love in winter? From dryness to breakouts, winter can make your skin crazy. The solution? Change up your skincare routine. Here’s what to do differently in winter, and which products we think make all the difference.

Life is about to slow down a whole lot, so why not spend your time inside discovering a hidden talent. Paintvine has you covered with virtual art classes to keep you going and give you some contact with the outside world.

When we last drooled over, sorry, saw Paul Mescal he was making us feel all the things in Sally Rooney’s popular book to TV adaptation Normal People. Well, we hate to burst the beautiful bubble you’ve concocted but in Mescal’s latest show, The Deceived, he takes a serious detour.

Now, this is a story all about how The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.

Hatched during lockdown by Le Chef’s founder, Ed Le Goff, The Foodies is a new gourmet food delivery service that couldn’t be timelier. 

Crack open a two-litre bottle of Pepsi, sink some NERDS and dive into the ultimate movie marathon night.

Despite being kinda relieved that the sweaty palmed, suited and booted reality of in-person interviews is paused for a while, navigating a virtual interview can be equally daunting. Here are our top tips on nailing a video job interview and landing that dream gig without a single awkward handshake.

Late last week, a trailer dropped for a new murder-mystery series called The Undoing, and there are at least a few early signs that this one’s going to be a cracker. You’ve got the creator of Big Little Lies on writing duties, our own Nicole Kidman front of screen alongside Hugh Grant—whose career is experiencing something similar to a McConaissance—and, it’s an HBO series.

Dirty John is dropping this Friday 14 August and it’s going to be an absolute ripper of a series.

No trip to a Disney World anywhere around the globe is complete without eating a ridiculous amount of the over the top food available at the park—and the cookie fries are a must.

​Morocco is a magical country to explore with mountains, desert and the ocean all at your feet, but before you even think of launching into any of that, you have to pay a visit to the heart of Morocco, Marrakech. With its winding medina, maze-like souks, palaces, mosques and gardens, you’ll never be finished exploring this red city.

Exciting news today fam, Quibi has just launched in New Zealand and Australia and it’s totally free.

Cake now on your mind? Sorry about that. To help you fulfill those fluffy, frosted cravings, we’ve compiled this life-changing list. Get ready for a sugar-overload because here are the best cake spots in Auckland.  

From the shores of blue-jewelled lakes and idyllic coastline spots to elegant buildings and rustic barns, here are 11 of New Zealand's most beautiful wedding venues where you can marry the love of your life. We’ll raise our (champagne) glass to that. 

International travel is still a ways away but that doesn’t mean you can’t lust over what possibilities 2021 might hold. Here are 8 under-the-radar destinations you’ll want to consider for your potential travel plans in 2021.

Just this morning we were delivered some very pleasing news—Mulan is bypassing the cinemas and is instead heading direct to the Disney+ streaming service. That’s right, you can catch the epic flick from the comfort of your couch so all you need to do is figure out how to make choc tops at home and fire up the popcorn machine. 

Unlike other sneaker-streetwear collabs, rather than only producing a pair of limited-edition kicks to covet and shop, this creative meeting-of-the-minds is more about sharing design know-how in the name of sustainability, and skilling up in all things DIY-style in the era of iso.

Resume, résumé, curriculum vitae? The thing plays an essential role in getting noticed when hunting down your next gig, and with that in mind, you need it to stand out. Think of it like peacocking—a technique made famous by Parks and Recreation's Tom Haverford and that film 17 Again with Zac Efron—but for your CV and less creepy. 

Have you ever looked at the skincare in your bathroom cabinet and just wished for a fairy wand to make everything natural, ethical, and sustainable—as it should be? Maybe you've even given yourself a retinol burn, or seen a depressing Vice article on what really happens to the plastic you think you've dutifully recycled.

Move over monopoly, escape rooms are our new favourite way to get competitive and tackle some good old fashioned problem solving with our friends. Here are the best escape rooms in Wellington. 

A tasty tidbit of news this cold winter’s morning had us leaping out of bed because the legends at Krispy Kreme have just unleashed a limited-edition collaboration with the king of decadent chocolate spreads, Nutella.

Great food at a great price? That, my friend, is the way to an Aucklander’s heart. Restaurant Month is officially here for 2020, bringing with it culinary creativity in the form of set menus and events from our favourite inner-city establishments. 

IKEA has just released the recipe for the amazing meatballs, and now you can make them at home for yourself.

Let's get real, a lot of us see our KiwiSaver as a pesky thief which takes handfuls of our hard-earned paychecks every week, but do we really know why or how this is working for us?

Get excited as the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival is back for its fourth year. That's right, some of Auckland’s finest food trucks will be gathering to bring you their best fried chicken-inspired dishes for an entire day.

And the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

While Tiger King proved to be the MVP of iso-life viewing, Where The Crawdads Sing absolutely took out the top spot for the book world. And now, fans can rejoice because it’s being adapted for the big screen and we’re pumped!

If you thought garden mythology didn’t exist, think again.

If you’ve got an Instagram account, chances are you’ve seen the sublime works of Paul Milinski at least a few times in your feed. The Melbourne-based graphic designer and creative director has gone from 300 to 300k+ followers in a matter of months, and with good reason. 

Winter has arrived but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some H2O action. You may have to forego the salty seas for some chlorinated water. Green hair, don’t care. But at least they’re heated right?

It feels like an age ago since we devoured fantastical thriller series The Witcher and lowkey drooled over Henry Cavill’s transformation as a sword-wielding hero. And while season two might be a while away, we’ve got some good news to tide over all you beast-lovers out there—a prequel is coming to Netflix.

Your kitchen countertop is about to receive the glow up it deserves after all that lockdown cooking. Kenwood have released a limited-edition range of kMix kitchen machines in rose gold, chrome, black chrome, and yellow gold.

If you, like us, devoured The Kissing Booth 2 over the weekend and were left reeling with the cliffhanger ending then you’ll be absolutely buzzing with this bombshell news… TKB star Joel Courtney, aka the absolute honey Lee Flynn, revealed in a YouTube event with the cast that a third movie in the teen romance franchise is in the works. And even better, it’s already been shot. Take that COVID!

It’ll explore Marvel’s rich legacy of storytelling and shine a light on how its team found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.

With so many eateries dotted all over Christchurch, it’s hard to know where to start but we’re here to point you in the right direction. From cheap and cheerful to fine dining establishments, here is where to find the best restaurants in Christchurch, as well as a handful just outside the city as well.

While the release of her last album, Lover, involved an international Easter egg hunt, in true 2020-style Swift has delivered the news of her surprise eighth studio album in the form of a mic drop. Simply posting a black and white pic of herself on Instagram, Swift informed her legion of adoring fans (ok we’re kinda one of them) that her new album Folklore, will be dropping in the US at midnight tonight—which fortunately is 2pm AEST for Australian and 4pm for NZ. 

Prep yourself for a rollercoaster of relatable teenage emotions, because the director of Call Me By Your Name, Luca Guadagnino, is about to drop a mini-series with HBO called We Are Who We Are.

Not that you need reminding, but during lockdown cocktails were DIY, you couldn’t nip to Bunnings for craft supplies and life was neither funny nor fabulous. Paintvine is here with the antidote to all of the above—Dragvine. 

While epic views and sun-soaked beaches are a bonus, let’s be honest, the real reason we travel is hands-down for the food.

Sip on this bittersweet tipple in style. 

The Alice In Wonderland antics are set to be very real at this boozy Mad Hatter Tea Party coming to Auckland this September.

The world's largest lamington is being attempted at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, and you could nab yourself a piece of the action—literally.

During the winter months all we want to be is niiice and toasty. And there’s no better way to achieve said goals than dining by a crackling fireplace.

We love a good mash-up, especially the kind that involves food. Enter Bluebird, who've just dropped a range of one-of-a-kind chippies that will blow your mind (and your tastebuds), including a legendary lamington flavour.

Twin Peaks fans had to wait almost three decades for the follow-up series of the same name to be released. Lynchian die-hards can again rejoice in the announcement of a documentary in the works centred around the murder of New Yorker Hazel Drew, which heavily inspired the OG Twin Peaks.

And it’s adults only.

Sweet Axe Throwing Co have been hucking axes in downtown Auckland for a year now and are inviting you to celebrate their first birthday in axe-flinging style.

These days, it’s almost as if every person and their dog has a podcast. If you really wanted, you could piece one together with the voice recorder on your phone and some shoddy, free-to-download software. 

In case you missed it, the dream holiday escape is right on your doorstep. Only three hours by car or a short flight from Auckland, the breathtaking Bay of Islands is calling you. 

Well played Paris, well played.

 *drops everything*

While International travel is still off the cards for the forseeable future, there's no reason to miss Bastille Day celebrations this year. Le Chef has a phenomenal fondue savoyarde recipe for you to cook in the comfort of your own kitchen. If you can't make it into Le Chef anytime soon, it is the perfect, most delicious Winter warmer for you to try at home. 

What you do for work has a huge impact on your quality of life, whether you’re career focused or not. We spend a huge chunk of the waking day at work, so it pays to check in with whether your job is still serving you. Taking the time to regularly audit (or Marie Kondo) your career can help keep you out of stagnant mindsets and work environments where you’re not truly thriving.

We gotta hand it to the Frenchies, they’ve got it goin’ on.

As we start the new year and we’re all trying to suss out what 2021 has in store for us, we’re furiously reading up on our star signs to see how we’ll get that promotion at work, find our soulmate and survive the next retrograde.  To help you become a zodiac master, we’ve rounded up the best astrology books for you to check out. 

As far as sustainable fashion goes, activewear seems to be the category most regularly pushing boundaries in the quest for earth-friendly fashion. Because your next sweat sesh shouldn’t have to cost the earth—here are five of our favourite sustainable activewear labels. 

Arguably Planet Earth’s most-loved human, David Attenborough, has been working on a new show called Perfect Planet, which he’s been finishing in lockdown.

One of the many things COVID-19 has taught us is that we’re suckers for a board game or puzzle with mates. Basically anything that keeps our hands occupied while our latest Netflix binge plays in the background is a winner for us. Well, whip out your credit card because LEGO—your childhood fave—has just dropped a new adult’s range so you no longer need to steal your old set from your nieces and nephews (guilty).

Calling all wine lovers! Ponsonby has gained a new wine bar. 

Flights to New York might be off the table for now but here's your chance to see the ground-breaking hip hop musical, and you don’t even need to max out your credit card for it. Hype up, because Hamilton the movie is coming direct to your lounge.

Let’s get poli-TIK-al.

It's 2020 and here's what we know for sure—plastic of any kind is seriously bad for the environment. And yet shamefully, Australia and New Zealand rank up there as two of the most wasteful countries in the world according to an international survey of countries that produce the most municipal waste. We use an estimated five billion plastic bags a year and they take zillions of years (true, scientific data) to break down.

Big changes are on the horizon and they’re set to impact your work sooner than you think.

With nothing but wintery weather ahead of us, here’s what I’m shopping for to embrace the big chill, indoors and out. 

Tanning has certainly had a ‘glow-up’ of its own in recent years. In the last decade, we’ve said toodles to tanning beds and hello to a brand new era of bronzing. No longer are we taking a tangerine-toned gamble when stepping into the tanning booth. Nope, tanning has taken a far more natural turn (both in colour and ingredients), and Auckland’s salons are testament to this. 

From raw and rocky coastlines to stunning lake and alpine ranges (did someone say Southern Alps?) and some of the world’s most accessible glaciers, we can’t help but fall in love with what the west coast is putting out. But if you still need a little convincing that west is best, we’ve put together a list of five must dos that will be sure to make up your mind. 

When it comes to winter desserts, there’s no place for raw cheesecakes, chia puddings or—God forbid—fruit platters. An Auckland winter calls for rich, decadent winter desserts, soft-centred and self-saucing, pumped full of molten chocolate, swimming in a pool of cream and caramel.

It's crunch time, people! Everyone's favourite golden choccy—Cadbury Caramilk—now comes in a mouthwatering new hokey pokey flavour, and it's hitting shelves from today.

Book it in, we’ve found your next local escape and we promise, it’s going to be a trip you’ll never forget.

Prepare to see Zac Efron like never before. Actually, scratch that, he’s often shirtless in his new show, Down To Earth, too…not that we have a problem with that.

Sumthin Dumplin has joined Ponsonby’s strip with their new beer garden Midnight Gardener. 

In what could be known as the creative triple-threat of year, decade, century or maybe even ever, Kanye West, Kid Cudi and visual artist Takashi Murakami are coming together for an animated series titled Kids See Ghosts. 

It was tough saying goodbye to Breaking Bad after its five-year reign on our screens. Fortunately, we’ve been able to revisit Walter White’s universe with spin-off series Better Call Saul and Netflix film El Camino, and we’ll soon be able to jump straight back in with docuseries The Broken and the Bad.

We decided to catch up with the guy behind it and chat all things about the making of Search Engine Sex, how sex is represented in today’s pop culture and the weirdest phrase he knows for “wanking”. 

If you, like us, have devoured every true crime documentary on Netflix then we have some excellent news for your cold, creepy hearts—a chilling docu-series is coming and it’s putting you in the detective’s seat. 

It may seem a strange time to be enthralled by a Netflix movie in the midst of a global pandemic, racial injustice riots and a climate crisis, but Will Ferrell’s latest comedy is the sort of brilliance that kicks back at the world’s divide right now. 

Currently preparing to take visitors is one cool creature, usually found hanging around Costa Rica and the Galápagos Islands.

From helping the local flora and fauna, reducing your carbon footprint or getting around to finally recycling that stuff, here are six places you can get involved to do your bit.

Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally dropping a new visual album next month. Black Is King will premiere on 31 July on Disney+, right on the heels of the one-year anniversary of The Lion King reboot.

Korean food is more popular now than ever before, with OCKHEE the latest eatery to put its stamp on this flavoursome cuisine. Nestled in a prime position on Ponsonby Road, it's set to become your new go-to for good times, good vibes, and seriously good Asian grub.

We're bringing the best of Italy to your own backyard.

The new episodes will be set 40 years on from where the show left off.

The new true-crime podcast series Chasing Charlie is about as juicy as they come. The seven-part series follows an eight-year chase of New Zealand con artist Paul Bryan Gill, it involves six-figure cash sums, intercontinental escape acts and it’s told by the private investigator who worked the case from day dot, Julia Robson.

From spa days and hot pools to romantic dinners and garden strolls, these are the most romantic things to do in Queenstown.

We know you’re itching for a holiday overseas as soon as possible—us too. But with countries shutting their borders for months now, the possibility of a European summer felt further and further away. Fortunately, after what feels like an eternity, several coveted holiday spots are preparing to welcome visitors again.

We headed out around Wellington to document some of our favourite stargazing places, capturing the beauty of the cosmos as gorgeously documented in these stunning photos.

We sat down with stylist and fashion photographer Nicole Ku to chat all things personal style. 

If you’ve spent lockdown mourning the loss of live music and having a damn good boogie fear not. The Good Vibes winter tour is locked and loaded and will be hitting major cities around New Zealand from July until August.

This special New Zealand peninsula is a playground of land, water, drinking, eating and general happy activities—and there’s an abundance of beauty to discover during the cooler months. 

Vegan food is big business these days, with whole eateries dedicated to a cuisine that was once actually quite hard to come by. This is especially true where sweet treats are concerned, with a raft of drool-worthy goodies now readily available to curb those sugar cravings and without so much as a single speck of butter, egg or milk (unless, of course, it's the non-dairy kind!).

If you're looking for a cheap—and in most cases free—way to keep your fitness levels up now that restrictions have eased, look no further than the humble outdoor gym. Forever a truly Los Angeles cliche, the outdoor gym fad is already well underway in New Zealand, but hopefully minus the public heavy grunting. 

We’ve all been waiting with bated breath for Coronavirus restrictions to finally lift so we can do what we do best—travel. With lockdown easing just a little bit more every single day, it’s time start to planning your next—seriously overdue—adventure, and as always we have just the thing.

Yes, restrictions are easing and we’re heading outdoors more, but we reckon you can never have too many Netflix binges under your belt for a Friday day night on the couch—and trust us when we say our latest find is an absolute must watch. Curon, which dropped on the streaming service worldwide last week, has already got people talking, mainly because it’s scared the absolute sh*t out of them.

If you’ve been pining for a new messed up crime show to keep you awake at night, rejoice, because The Sinner season three is about to hit Netflix and it promises to be as deliciously dark as we’d hoped.

Think your DIY homemade taco game is strong? Think again my friend, because the king of the taco world is opening their second outpost in Auckland and we cannot wait.

Love burgers and ice cream? Who are we kidding, of course you do! Well now you can enjoy the best of both worlds all in one drool-worthy bite thanks to an epic new treat from the legends at Ben & Jerry's.

COVID-19 may have meant goodbye to this year's Euro-trip, but it's now the perfect time for us to explore our beautiful country without the 3.5 million-plus tourists that visit each year. We've put together a list of well-known (and a few more secret) spots around the South Island you need to check out now that tourist numbers are down—and the best part is, a lot of these places are free.

We have some sunrise spots that are so good that even the bedheads will get up for.

If lockdown was good for one thing it was the new financial habits we seem to have picked up, so we asked a serious suit—aka David McLeish from Kiwisaver provider Fisher Funds—to help us out. 

It’s hard to believe, but Iceland wasn’t always every influencer’s dream destination.

I don’t know about you guys, but Sri Lanka was sitting at the top of the 2020 bucket list for just about everyone I know. But then COVID-19 came along and the thought of checking out the jaw-droppingly beautiful island seemed like a distant possibility. But, with so many countries recording fewer cases of corona these days, borders are slowly beginning to re-open and—insert happy dance here—Sri Lanka is one of them!

Everything from juicy burgers to hoppy craft brews, unique local wines and breathtaking fine dining.

Commercial Bay will not only be home to some of the city's hottest new bars and eateries, there's also a tonne of top-notch retailers joining the ranks. Mixing up brands new and old, from here and abroad, one thing's for sure—you're going to want to bring along a whole lot of self control with that wallet.

Check out of work and on to the next available flight with Jetstar’s epic Hello NZ sale. 

Whether you're after some new inspiration or you've had enough of instant noodles and beans on toast—it's time to call in the professionals. We've trawled the bookshelves to bring you the 8 best Kiwi cookbooks, authored by some of our fave local foodies and celebrity chefs.

There’s no denying it, 2020 has been one rollercoaster of a year. With the bush fires, COVID-19 and long overdue international outrage over the treatment of people of colour—emotions are running high, and rightly so. So, although you might be feeling emotionally exhausted right now, we’re going to ask you to dig deep because today is World Oceans Day, and your help isn’t just needed, it’s essential.

Hamilton’s burger scene is having a shake-up (pun intended) with the opening of Shake Out. The Hamilton East newcomer prides itself on serving good, honest burgers—without any unnecessary fuss. The no-nonsense menu features the essentials: burgers, fries, shakes and sundaes. What’s not to love, right? 

Here at Urban List, nothing's got us more hyped right now than the news that after four long years in the making, the billion-dollar retail and hospitality development, Commercial Bay, will finally be opening its doors on Thursday 11 June.

The death of African American man George Floyd, while being arrested by Minneapolis police, has sent shockwaves around the world. The horrific footage of his killing has resulted in protests across the US and have caused more of us to speak up about the injustices and abuse our Māori, Pacific Island, migrant, or any person of colour (POC) endure every single day in our country.

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. 

Believe it or not, some of us are clocking the three-month mark of work from home (WFH) life and let’s be honest, the shine has well and truly started to dim. Now we’re keen to get out, change up our work space and are basically looking for any excuse to put some pants on. While heading back to the office for most people is out of the question, the uber cool QT hotel is offering up their luxurious hotel rooms as your socially distanced work space.

Brow lamination is an innovative brow shaping technique that’s taking the beauty world by storm—here's what you need to know.

To shed a little light on assisted conception and fertility, we’ve partnered with Genea to share three different stories from three brave and honest women on what they wish they knew before they embarked on their fertility journey

It’s a big breakthrough for LGBQTI+ representation and has already been dubbed a Pixar legacy.

There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.

The Kiwi foodie collab we truly deserve.

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.

The legends at The Pie Piper have moved into some seriously delish new territory, adding savoury dishes to their line-up of famously sweet American-style pies.

You would’ve heard of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons If you’re even remotely plugged into pop-culture. But what’s with the hype? And why does the hype keep building?

Over 70 home-owners, hotels and baches are giving up their spaces for one glorious weekend in June where the rental fee will be converted into Waiheke dollars for you to spend during your stay on the island. Winning!

Sink your teeth into Mr Hao—a modern Chinese eatery nestled into the heart of Dominion Road. 

There’s about 1,000 reasons why we’re so obsessed with Japan. The food, the culture, the people, the snow, the food… you get it. With Japan being so close to us, it’s always been a favourite holiday spot, but with a little thing called COVID-19 tearing up our getaway plans the thought of a trip the Asian island seemed unlikely.

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep Specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four easy ways to ditch the insomnia and train our bodies to consistently get a good night's sleep.

Considering we’ve spent the last few months couped up indoors, we’ve been incredibly fortunate with the epic offerings from our favourite streaming giants. We’ve had our collective minds blown thanks to Tiger King, we’ve been floored by Unorthodox and we’ve cried into our pillow during Normal People. Thankfully, despite all this viewing goodness, there is still more to come.

Making its way to The Birdcage Tavern near the Auckland CBD this September, prepare your body, soul and laugh track to revel in nostalgia, because this is The One Where Everything Went Back To Normal Brunch. 

According to Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Smiling Mind and a clinical psychologist by background, While the opportunity to see our friends and socialise again seems like something we’ve been eagerly awaiting, it’s completely normal to feel anxious about leaving lockdown.

Because we are all lazy at heart, here at The Urban List, there is nothing we like better than a venue that offers private dining. 

Normal People—you’ve read the book, watched the show, followed all the Instagram accounts and you’re one step away from rocking a silver neck chain. You’re asking yourself what can possibly fill the void that Marianne and Connell left in your life. Fortunately, there’s a stack of book adaptations floating around on Netflix, and we’ve found some of the best for you to get absorbed in. 

Recipes include “Sourd’Ohhhh” and “Pump Her Nickle”.

The Instagram-perfect yogi image of meditation may seem like the opposite of pounding pavement, but science backing the parallels between the two disciplines is mounting.

We've never been to V.T. Station (a.k.a Victoria Terminus, a.k.a India's busiest train station), but we reckon the Newmarket version—actually a charming new restaurant serving up authentic Indian street eats—is probably a pretty good substitute.

Channel the suite life.

There’s been rumours swirling for years about a potential third instalment of the cult classic Legally Blonde, though nothing seemed legally binding (Elle taught us that!). But just this morning, we’ve woken to news that the comedy queen Mindy Kaling has signed on to co-write the script for Legally Blonde 3. Even better, she’s joining forces with Emmy award-winning Dan Goor AKA a Parks and Rec alum, so you know this flick is going to be seriously LOL-worthy.

Caramilk fans, have we got news for you—the coveted golden choccy has inspired an epic new bickie from the crew at Kookie Haus and we cannot WAIT to try it. What are we talking about exactly? A caramelised white chocolate mallow-puff, that's what.

We’ve all dealt with the surplus of time we’ve found ourselves with in our own ways. People baked copious amounts of sourdough with varying success, others have tried their hand at pottery, and plenty of us hit up Netflix or played video games until our retinas vanished. Some, however, have taken a less traditionalist route by joining a near 2 million member strong Facebook group where everyone pretends to be ants.

So you want to be one with the ocean but you’re a) not into standing up for hours and b) not the best of swimmers?

We love the “F word”.

Here is a list of great, or potentially not-so-great, films you might not have realised were filmed in god’s zone.

If you, like us, have spent hours scrolling through old holiday pics wondering when you’ll have your next big adventure, then listen up we have big—scratch that—huge news for you. 

Like everyone else during this period of isolation, the Urban List team has been cooking up a storm.

​It’s been the number one question on many of our minds lately. Sure, we’re pumped to be able to eat in a restaurant again and sink a beer at the local pub (eventually), but the wanderlust-seeker in us is aching to know when we can book that overseas holiday again.

So Alert Level 2 is here, bringing with it a whole lot of newfound freedom (remember that word?). Naturally, one of the most exciting parts about this for us Urban Listers is the chance to eat out again.

Green thumbs at the ready. As much as you're loving reconnecting with your family, flatmates and workmates post-lockdown, there's something truly heart-warming about meeting new people in a positive space, and what better place to do that than volunteering at your local community garden.

A group of leading designers, retailers and businesses are uniting to host a one-night-only, online shopping night on Thursday May 14 in an effort to lend a boost to the local fashion industry.

If you’re one of the few people who hasn’t yet devoured Normal People on TVNZ On Demand, we’re incredibly jealous of the rollercoaster of emotions you’re about to enjoy. If you’re in the 99% of people that have laughed and cried over the coming-of-age drama about Irish lovers Connell and Marianne, then we have excellent news for you.

After the crazy year it’s been already, you deserve a time out. Not just a few hours, but a massive day of calm to reset and recharge.

This month, we look at the power of positive headlines in a crisis, the industry emerging to serve our newly-formed at-home dining habits, 5G's unlikely place in pop culture, the dismantling of high maintenance beauty and international shopping, and our new-found enthusiasm for a ballet class. 

While we’re super thankful that several states are easing lockdown restrictions, we’re still a while away from full liberation. So, in the meantime binging shows remains one of our core activities—and we’re not mad about it when streaming giants like Netflix are pumping out so many beauties. Enter, your latest obsession, The Woods. Honestly, even the name gives us a little spine tingle.

Hello, Alert Level 3. We’re beyond stoked to reach this milestone and welcome takeaways into our lives. While brunch with your bestie is off the cards, you can still enjoy some of your favourite Hamilton eateries from the comfort of your living room. 

Are you an eco-warrior or an upcycling hero?

We’ve come up with the ultimate weekend mini-escape to little old’ Levin and back, which is jam-packed with activities to tackle over two days. Call your favourite road trip companion, pack your bags and let’s get exploring.

Fire up the oven and grease your baking tray. Here's how to make Arnott's Iced VoVo. 

Island life if the best kind of life but there are only so many times you can go to the Greek islands before you realise there’s more to life than lamb gyros on the beach. Hard to believe but true, we promise. 

From cheeses to chocolate, coffee to all things carbs, we’ve rounded up the gourmet outlets that are delivering premium goodies across the country during Level 3 and beyond.

We've said goodbye to plastic bags, now move on to bigger and better things with these Earth-friendly online stores. With everything from reusable shopping bags to cruelty-free beauty, you'll be able to shop with sustainability in mind with this list of environmentally-conscious stores.

While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get much better than having Harry Potter himself serenade us with a reading of the J.K Rowling novel that made him a household name.

If last weekend was anything to go by, it's time to face the hard truth that winter is most definitely on its way.  With lockdown due to continue for a wee while yet, we've put together the ultimate list of winter warmers you can get delivered to your door.

Joe Exotic-related news travels faster than a tiger taking to one of his employees at feeding time, so it’s safe to say you’re probably aware that silver-screen oddball, Nicolas Cage, has been given the green light to play the big cat collector turned jailbird in scripted television series.

Although times are tough right now, our local cafes and restaurants are working hard to make sure we can get our fill of their goods, making our lives easy by offering new delivery and takeaway services.

We’ve (literally) got your back.

Here are the restaurants in Queenstown introducing delivery and takeaway options so you can put down the HazMat, keep calm and order online.  

The internet is a wonderful thing because along with memes, TikToks and UberEats, it also gives us the ability to travel anywhere in the world at the click of a button.

The unassuming tourist in us all has most likely fallen victim to blurting out a “feels like I’m in a movie” at one point while galavanting overseas. Fortunately, there are at least a few famous locations across the globe where there’s some truth to that statement, and some are far easier to visit than you’d think. 

While we love a good trip to the supermarket, the amount of plastic and packaging involved in all our favourite foods can get a little out of hand. If you're feeling this way too, try out buying in bulk—you'll be reducing your waste and helping our planet breathe a little bit easier.

Too much to watch, too little time! If you’re a fan of content from the likes of HBO and FX, Neon has plenty of that, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. We’ve scoured the service to bring you the best of what’s worth watching, not because we’ve got too much time on our hands, but because we’re good like that. Featuring epic dramas, crack-up comedies and binge-worthy moments, we’ve given them a go and so should you.

We have a big, no, huge love for Italy. And we’ve been devastated for the way COVID-19 has affected the country and in particular their once thriving tourism. Sunning ourselves on their stunning beaches, sipping spritzes and smashing bowls of pasta are on the top of everyone’s bucket list, and while we can’t make it there right now with overseas travel being banned and all, when restrictions do lift, Sicily is calling your name.

We’re all for keeping ourselves safe through social distancing and staying inside, and thankfully plenty of our Christchurch eateries are now offering at-home delivery or quick pick up options.

Not all TV is made equal, so we’ve trawled through Neon, TVNZ on Demand and Amazon Prime Video in search of the best of new TV so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Aren’t we nice. 

Step into the culinary circles of YouTube, where Brad Leone is King and Tasty videos are actually longer than one minute.

In a time when our lives have been turned upside down and gyms are closed, it’s important to continue to look after ourselves and get outside for a good ol’ run. 

Becoming—named after Obama’s best-selling memoir—will offer an intimate look into Obama’s life during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband lead for eight impactful years.

You may have heard around the traps that stocks are going on the cheap, and while there may be some truth to that, it’s important to get stuck into some research before you plan on doing a Leo in Wolf of Wall Street.

Alert Level 3, we're so ready for you—and for all of the food we've been missing out on for the last five weeks. Whether it's a big ol' bowl of dumplings, a beautifully put-together pasta, or a juicy burger with all the trimmings, we cannot WAIT to get our hands on some takeaways.

Amidst the pause button being hit on basically every cultural event across the world, we’ve seen organisations adapt to bring the people what they want, and that’s exactly what a swag of major film festivals have done to bring you We Are One: A Global Film Festival. 

Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our incredible community to the next level as we commit to having an even more positive impact on the planet and its people.

For just a moment, we’re going to ask you to step away from your true crime bubble. Yes, Tiger King was, well, king and The Innocence Files blew our collective minds, but it turns out there’s an epic new docuseries out there and it has nothing to do with murder. Shocking, right?

We’re salivating at the thought of having BurgerFuel's drool-worthy food delivered right to our doorstep within 30 minutes, doofer and all. 

We know travel is off the cards for the foreseeable future, but thanks to a bunch of virtual experiences you can still dial up the wanderlust from home. There’s just one part still missing—the luxury accommodation that comes with a holiday.

Disney+ is finally here which means hundreds (literally) of Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars content right at your fingertips. 

Cue giant squishy burgers, light boxes and mini DJ mixers. 

Just as you're beginning to feel like you've got this iso thing down pat, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Our busy lives will resume and soon enough, you'll be wishing lockdown had been just a few days longer. Give your brain a break by taking a mental health day and disconnecting from technology.

We all know that moving your body and breathing in fresh air is good for your soul—especially when times are tough.

You may not have flights booked but you have YouTube and that’s close enough.

From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands — travel books will transport you to places all over the world.

As we clock the one-month mark of iso life, a few things have begun to set in. We know we can’t really watch Netflix while working from home, putting on pants every day does help a little, and we could all make banana bread with our eyes closed thanks to the constant stream of Insta stories about them.

We’re all dreaming of a holiday right now, and once international travel is opened back up you’ll be needing a destination that ticks all your wanderlust boxes on a post-corona budget. Add these amazing countries to your itinerary and make those hard-saved dollars really count. 

Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC.

Winter has officially made itself known while we've been in lockdown, with snowy, rainy and windy days ahead. We've put together some tips for buying firewood and where you can order it from in Auckland to stay on top of winter and be prepared for anything.

If you've got a bunch of mushrooms (not that kind) lying around and are wondering how long they last and what you should do with them, we've got you.

Now that we’re deep in lockdown, that travel itch has probably evolved into an insatiable scratch. Unfortunately, jumping on a plane overseas won’t be on the cards for the next while, but you can take off from the comfort of your couch with seven of the best travel shows that are streaming right now. 

If the name Cyntoia Brown doesn’t ring a bell, her face certainly will. Just last year, celebrities like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian West were using their celebrity platform to plead with the US government to grant Brown clemency after she was sentenced to life in prison back in 2004 for armed robbery and murder. 

Got WiFi? Here are four virtual conferences you can attend from the comfort of your couch.

Last week, the sky treated us to a super moon in ultra HD, and next week we’ll be treated to a meteor shower that’s coming in hotter than that new episode of Tiger King we’re all patiently waiting for.

We’ve compiled a list of six books perfect for every type of armchair traveller to enjoy during lockdown, and beyond. All of these books are available to hire from our fabulous libraries via Overdrive (some even as audio books) so you won't even have to order in to enjoy these gems.

It's that time of the year when we all have the urge once again to bake some Anzac biscuits, and this Anzac biscuit recipe from Australian baking icon Jocelyn Hancock is the best you'll find. These biscuits are easy to make and come out deliciously crunchy. 

While the regular influencer might be grounded by influenza, it’s our DIY YouTubers that are coming to the rescue. While the makeover majority are typically LA-based, twenty-something and of the bougie variety, New Zealand still has its own corner of content creators that are showing us the way of the craft, laser-cutter, and cosy living. 

If you’re anything like us, your newsfeed is full of panic-inducing news articles and your inbox is worse. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of all the positive things that have come about because of this virus, just to remind you that the sky isn’t falling.

The best courses in life are free.

With us all making fewer trips to the supermarket, we need to be mindful of how long our fresh produce will last, and how long it's safe to eat.

We reached out to some of Hamilton's coolest business owners to find out what they've been up to in lockdown.

Use your downtime to get creative in the kitchen with local produce delivered straight to your front door, and impress your bubble by whipping up something new. 

Right now, many of us could be feeling a mental shift in the way we perceive our working life. This may be the first time in years you’ve even had a second to think about career planning and changing jobs. But before you get to the nitty-gritty of resumes and job applications, we spoke to careers advisor Judy O’Donohue for some tips on the first steps to take when thinking about a new career. 

Mince is another item in your fridge or freezer that you're probably looking to use more. Mince of any time is great as it goes a long way, and it's super versatile.

​If you’re starting to get itchy feet at the distinct lack of travel plans in your foreseeable future, we feel you. Our work year is usually planned out with countdowns to upcoming holidays. But with that off the cards, for the sake of everyone’s health and wellbeing, we’re starting to get creative with the way we travel. That’s right, we’re going virtual. And because Australia is packed with beautiful places, we reckon it’s time you discovered more of it.

There's nothing quite like having a quality quiche recipe in your arsenal—especially when you find yourself with an abundance of eggs.

If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again.

In between achieving these crazy feats, Hof educates daring people of the world in the Wim Hof Method, which combines cold therapy and breathing in the hopes of reducing stress levels, increasing energy and pepping up the immune response; which is exactly what we all need right now. 

Stuck on where to go for a run in Nelson? Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with these running tracks to get you motivated. Freshen up your run with a new route—but stay within your bubble.

Fact: pizza is a primary food group.

If you're missing your favourite bars and pubs, we feel you. You're in need of an espresso martini recipe for sure.

How do you improve on such a finely nuanced gastronomic masterpiece? Well, it turns out there are quite a few ways to make Mi Goreng better. Some are expected (fried egg) and some are not (peanut butter, we’re looking at you). Here are all the ways to style everyone’s favourite shame-filled meal replacement and make the best Mi Goreng of your life. 

To help your lockdown cellar stoking, we’ve handpicked a bunch of New Zealand wineries delivering nationwide during Level 4 lockdown (some of which, even for free). 

So you’ve smashed through Tiger King and How To Fix A Drug Scandal, and you’ve probably even re-watched season one of Making A Murderer, now what?  Well there’s no need to cry into your popcorn because we’ve found yet another binge-worthy, messed up show that will satisfy all the true crime-lovers out there.

We are currently in Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand and that means, no restaurants, no going out for coffee and no takeaways. But this doesn't mean an end to healthy hearty food and now is the perfect time to learn to cook great food with local ingredients. 

If your brows are starting to look a little worse for wear after a few weeks in iso, here's some tips from a professional for how to tame them at home.

Step aside Campbell’s Chunky Steak & Potato Soup, we’ve tracked down a pumpkin soup that tastes better than three packets of Mi Goreng at 2am after a Thursday night ‘wine’ with the girls. Packed full of veggies that aren’t covered in tempura batter (a refreshing change), this little dish almost definitely has healing properties.

We spoke to Jordan Gibson from Checks Downtown to give us the lowdown on how he’s approaching at-home fashion.

Start saving, because we’re about to hit you with an expensive dose of wanderlust. Enter: ten of the most incredible places to stay around the world. From underwater suites and treehouses amid an African reserve to hotels made of ice and resorts celebrating the best that mother nature has to offer, your bucket list is about to get longer. 

Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your inner bookworm on these eight long reads guaranteed to get you through isolation, however long that may be. 

Here’s a list of awesome things to do in New Zealand this weekend.

Because let’s be real, sweatpants are better than suits any day of the week. 

Easter is just days away and for the sweet tooths among us, this is egg-citing news. After all, what other holiday is celebrated by stuffing your face with as much chocolate (and other sugary goodies) as humanly possible?

As if Easter wasn’t already the best time of the year (there’s nothing not to love about four day long weekends coupled with glorious weather and copious amounts of chocolate), the Aviary has gone and made it a whole load better!

Pickling may sound like the sort of thing best left to Grannies at the CWA, but I'm here to convince you how simple, cheap, and satisfying preserving stuff in pretty jars can be.

There’s no better time than the now to slip down the glorious wormhole of playing computer games.

You’ll need sustenance for the days ahead, so we’ve rounded up the businesses that are working hard to ensure you get what you need for your weekly food shop. Here are the businesses delivering fresh food in Christchurch.

We asked top barber Hohepa Rutene, owner of the rad Boar & Blade barber shops in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand for his top tips on maintaining your style during lockdown. Because even though we’re just kicking about at home, we don’t need to go Sasquatch just yet.

Take a break from one of the many live streams most likely up on your screen right now, because tonight, our skies will be graced by the biggest, brightest and baddest supermoon of 2020.

The slow cooker could be your best friend over the isolation period, in the same way it's already your best friend over winter. And to make the most of it, you're going to need some excellent slow cooker recipes.

With the screentime we’re clocking of late, evolution will probably spit us out the other end as two giant thumbs slapping away at an iPhone. Taking that into consideration, it’s worth filling that feed of yours with some positive vibes.

It’s thirsty work this lockdown business, isn’t it? Fortunately for Wellingtonians, there’s a fabulous handful of local boozy businesses delivering their goods to your door during level-4 lockdown. 

Dunedin has a wealth of walking and running tracks right at your feet and whilst they're currently closed to mountain bikers, you can tackle them with however your legs see fit.

There’s no denying it, times are weird, tough and if we’re being completely honest, a little emotional. But if the recent world events have taught us anything, it’s that Australia and New Zealand absolutely know how to rally when times are tough.

If you're anything like us, you're using this time in isolation to sharpen up some skills you've been meaning to put time into.