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‘Tis the season for dating shows! We’ve got The Bachelor NZ, Married At First Sight and, if that wasn’t enough, we’ve just been gifted First Dates Australia—how lucky are we?!

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people—who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty. Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

Oh holy bagels, how we love thee. For many of us, carbs are the firmly in enemy territory until confronted by the humble bagel. 

If, like me, you’re insanely attractive, you’ll know that life is much more arduous for us than what plain-looking people realise.

Want to go one better than whipping up ANZAC bikkies this weekend? Perfect for a delicious pre-dawn service snack or equally scrumptious hot from the oven and served with an icy cold beer whilst watching the ANZAC Day footy, these mini pies from the legends at This Little Pig Went To Market will have you winning at ANZAC Day feasting. Plus, what’s more Aussie than a pie? Nothin, that’s what!

I took the unicorn-y plunge with some help from Cream, one of Australia’s top salons for colouring, from natural to decidedly unnatural tones, to see if a technicolour do would change my life.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Auckland is one hella awesome city. We’ve got beaches, waterfalls, volcanos, gardens… Heck, we’ve even got a pink (yes, pink) cycleway. 

Another long weekend? Keep ‘em coming! If you’re hanging about the big smoke this weekend you might as well fill it with one of life’s greatest of gifts—food. 

When it comes to epic stuff in this incredibly beautifully city we live in, we are terrible at keeping it secret.

Best Of The Web This Week: A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

A new precinct has sprung up in the bustling west end of Victoria Street, and the first resident open for business is the aptly named, Vikki Lane Bar & Kitchen.

Yep, it’s another long weekend and we couldn’t be happier. Get excited, because this weekend is filled with Aucklandy goodness that we know you’ll be keen to get amongst.

Annnd that’s a wrap! The Bachelor NZ is done and dusted for another week! This week the girls packed up their bags and headed back to the bachelor mansion. Lol jk. 

If there’s anything we’re passionate about, it’s pizza.

Despite its typical association with tanning oil and pina coladas, coconut is not just for the warmer months. It's fat fighting, skin saturating and craving curbing ability make it completely winter appropriate.

Ah, reality TV. Why are you so good at reeling us in? Or more importantly, how do these stupid awesome shows even end up on our screens?

Alas, I’ve never been to Berlin, but if I had, I’m certain new opening Underpass is what you’d find when exploring their famous bar scene.

Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

​When it comes to Spanish food, it seems Auckland is somewhat lacking in this department. Good thing we can count on The Black Hoof to dish up some of the best Spanish tapas and meat dishes in town. 

Plenty of Auckland hot spots are serving up beautiful calamari dishes.

Call your mates and plan your diaries, because here are our top five picks for this week—get out and enjoy!

We’re calling on all our sweet caffeine-lovin’ followers to give us the scoop on your most trusted coffee spots

#15 Alright, running. I can run. It’s just like walking, but on a doughnut sugar high.

This week we chatted to Erin O’Hara, who recently set up a new upmarket health and wellness centre, Golden Yogi, in Takapuna.

If you want a wondrous wilderness weekend where fresh air and fine wine flow in equal measure, the East Coast can’t be beat. Here’s how to do it like an Urban Lister.

Over here at The Urban List, we decided it was high time for a definitive guide to all the healthy foods you need in your life—from A to Z. Literally.

As much as we love hitting up new openings, sipping on Auckland’s best cocktails and making the most of what this buzzing city has to offer, sometimes we just gotta get out of town.

Oh how we love you, weekends! You bring the promise of the best things in life: sleep-ins, catch-ups, Netflix binge-watching and—of course—eating! 

“Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy.” Alexander Fleming was a wise man.

The Urban List has teamed up with Corona to give away a Corona branded bike—worth $800.

When it comes to the wacky world of dating, we like to think we’ve got your back.

When it comes to Auckland’s food scene, the dishes are not only delicious but also very pretty. 

The weekend is nearly here (hurrah!) and we know you’re eager to fill it up with all sorts of awesome Auckland events.

If there’s one thing Aucklanders can’t get enough of, it’s dumplings. And, lucky for us dumpling-eating fiends, there’s a new joint in town!

Hellooo week six of The Bachelor NZ! Where has the time gone? And how are we suddenly down to seven girls? They’ve been dropping off like flies! 

Follow these simple tips on how to rock the dark lipstick look like a pro.

Heads up: there’s a new beer garden—or should we say biergarten—in town! 

The midday activity of lunching is something we take very seriously here at The Urban List. While it’s tempting to stay within the comforting (and scrumptious) surroundings of Ponsonby and the CBD, there are a couple of ‘burbs that are giving these two hotspots a run for their money.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead.

It’s not quite the tourist trap it used to be.

If you’re anything like us, the absolute BEST part of travelling abroad is the food, oh glorious food! 

There are wankers everywhere in this crazy world, but as a general rule they seem to congregate more in the big cities.

You may have moved on from your glittery eyeliner obsession and pile-on-with-shovel approach to foundation application, but no one is safe from the odd makeup mishap. 

Here’s 19 of our fave healthy hot spots for next time you visit the Island of Gods, plus the best places to stay to enjoy them. Now put down those Pringles…

At The Urban List, we think brunch is one of the best things in the whole-wide-world. 

We’ve taken the hard task of finding Auckland’s most Instagrammable cafes for you all. 

Cheese is just the best. There’s nothing better than receiving a text that says “wine and cheese night?” There’s a small issue though, and that’s when the cheese board ain’t up to scratch. Sorry guys, but Kraft Singles have no place on a cheese board. After being exposed to one too many sub par cheese boards, we decided to break down the anatomy of the perfect cheese board so we can nail it each and every time.

We've put together the prettiest cocktail list for your drinking pleasure. 

For your weekend inspo, we’ve come up with a list of our favourite restaurants to get in the car, wind down the window and hit the road. 

Here are 14 more podcasts you should be listening to now.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week

We’ve been watching The Bachelor NZ religiously over the past weeks. Aside from wondering who they heck Jordan will give his final rose to (we’re calling Fleur), what we really REALLY want to know is: where is that mansion and can we come for a sleepover?

We’ve done the looking for you and scouted the very best beer gardens in Auckland.

While I must admit Epsom is no Ponsonby, it has recently become a gastronomic hub. There’s always room for one more and this is where Little Jimmy comes in.

Once upon a time I dressed up in ladylike clothing on a day-to-day basis and wore exercise gear only to actually work up a sweat. Then activewear became a thing, my nice dresses gathered dust and errrry day all day is yoga pants for the win (#gratitude #passmeanotherblissball). Thus, you can trust us implicitly that we know, oh do we know, the ultimate yoga pants to do your downfacing dog, savasana and coffee with the ladies.

Auckland, you’ve done it again. Another weekend, another great line-up of events. 

In a perfect world we’d all pack our own lunches, Monday to Friday, without fail. But let’s be honest, this world is far from perfect—and neither are we. 

The days of skinny fries and aioli are over and there’s a new tribe of ‘tato sticks in town.

Another week, another two lol-inducing episodes of The Bachelor NZ. This week Jordan and his slowly diminishing gaggle of groupies continued to booze their way around Hawaii. 

With her pinup girl glamour and gorgeous personality, Miss Victory Violet has fast become one of our favourite Aucklanders.

A wee while ago, old mate Miley C introduced the world to the booty poppin’ phenomenon known as twerking.

“What on earth is a blackout tattoo?” we hear you ask. Well, it basically involves covering your body in solid. black. ink—yikes! 

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. 

Do you want to be let in on the secrets that all of us bottle blondes know? Then read on…

Proceed with caution: here are 10 extreme beauty tools you might want to add to your shelf. 

The Urban List recently chatted with stellar chef Michael Meredith. 

Scrambled eggies and a few strips of bacon don’t always cut the mustard.

Ever wanted to take the ‘my body is my canvas’ approach to life but don’t quite have the guts to get inked?

Are you a Kim K hater? Do you use phrases like "she's only famous because of her sex tape" and "OMG that horrific reality show is balls"? Do you think KK and Kanye totally belong together, in the worst way possible? 

What up, April? We’ve gotta say, we just can’t wait to spend your 30 days munching our way round this glorious city. 

It’s offish—daylight savings is here! While this brings us great sadness, it’s no reason to hide under the duvet, sobbing for days gone by. There are plenty of things to do in this mighty fine city of ours this month—21 things, to be exact. So, without further ado, here are 21 things to do in Auckland this April.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week.  

The latest new opening to be announced in Auckland’s dog-loving neighbourhood of Ponsonby is Dough-Dogs.

There’s a real chance—and by real chance I mean this actually happened— that I’ve spent my evenings, weekends/any free time that I should really have spent either cooking, working out or hanging with friends IRL (or walking my dogs. My poor dogs!), binge-watching shows on Netflix to the point where there is now a me-shaped dent in my sofa.

March is the month dedicated to brainstorming April Fools pranks. But if you haven’t committed to a sufficient amount of time for plotting the best pranks this year, we’ve come to the rescue yet again! 

Oaken is the name. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is the game. 

We’re kissing March goodbye and saying hellooo to April this weekend.

Auckland can be an expensive place, but that doesn’t mean you have to slum it. From bargain blow waves to express lunches at Auckland’s fine dining establishments, here’s our handy guide to some of the best deals in town. 

It can be meaty or delicate and, to make sure you have a truly successful salmon involved love affair, here’s our guide to the absolute sexiest salmon dishes in Auckland.

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering tattooing your arches…

We’ve been telling our friends and family “we have to watch The Bachelor for work”. But, let’s be honest, it’s actually just an excuse to curl up on the couch to watch trash quality television.

Takapuna, you’re one lucky ‘burb. 

We here at The Urban List love a good smoothie, and while we’ve already found Auckland’s best superfood smoothies, sometimes it’s nice to just make your own.

We know Auckland like the back of our hands. We know who brews the best coffee, who’s got best burgers and where to get the best doughnuts. 

When I first heard about double cleansing, I was straight-up skeptical. Sure, there are plenty of great things that come in pairs: double rainbows, double patties, double yolks, double scoops…

Aucklanders…it’s time to unleash your inner wine-o because The Waiheke Wine and Food Festival is back!

Guys. Winter is coming. For anyone in the grips of Game of Thrones, this is the news we’ve been waiting for; GOT season six is coming to our screens, and it’s all kinds of F-ED UP! If you’re late to the GOT bandwagon, where have you been? You’ve missed a lot. I mean a lot a lot. I’m in deep and I still don’t really know what’s going on if I’m being honest. 

Auckland is on the slider bandwagon, and all around town these tiny bites of deliciousness are becoming the go-to bar snack.

Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

Wait, nobody wants to date you? And you don't know why?

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but we may run out of chocolate by 2020. Various publications have predicted, based on market and environmental factors that we may be sucking supplies of cocoa dry. 

Not to be spiteful, but we want to make it clear that our most loved/loathed season should stay away for at least nine months.

You may have noticed that summer is officially done and dusted.

Whether you’ve made it your life mission to live like Malcolm Reed or you just want to fire-up the gas burner, there’s nothing more satisfying than a good ol’ kiwi BBQ, right? 

While there are numerous experts out there ready to share their life hacks, actually reading all the self help books is kinda time consuming.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Oh hey there, public holiday! We can’t wait to spend some one-on-one time with you. 

The longest of long weekends is fast approaching and with it comes your last opportunity to get out and enjoy what’s left of the summer sun (crosses everything).

Let’s face it, at some point this weekend we’re all going to be chocolate and cross-bun-ed out.

The new Bridget Jones’s Baby trailer has just been released and it is everything. EVERYTHING. 

Top marks all ‘round for creativity but here are this season’s wackiest beauty trends so far.

Let’s be honest, we love everything and anything Karen Walker. We can’t get enough of the Kiwi designer’s clothes, shoes, sunnies and—our favourite—jewellery!

Bringing lunch to work every day can sometimes feel like a never-ending drag. It needs to be portable, delicious, somewhat healthy and requires some imagination if you don't want to succumb to eating that can of tuna and rice crackers that have been sitting in your desk drawer for months.

After two weeks of hit lists, red roses and “I was wondering if I could have some one-on-one time?”, we’re thoroughly addicted to The Bach.

The Easter Bunny is our second favourite visitor (sorry Buns, but Santa takes the number one spot). We’re counting down the days until he hops through our bedroom window to leave chocolatey delights at the bottom of our bed.

Auckland, we love ya. We pretty much sing your praises 24/7, letting all your citizens know about your best hidden gems, dishes and activities.

If you’re anything like us, you LOVE breakfast! To make it easy for you, we've compiled a list of the most epic breakfasts in Auckland. 

Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

We love debunking a good myth ‘round these parts and none more so than those pesky perpetrators that have to do with our favourite topic: food, glorious food!

Whoever came up with this cunning way of eating cake for breakfast (or any other meal, for that matter), we thank you for your service to society.

Aside from devouring your body weight in chocolate and hot cross buns, the Easter long weekend means plenty of time to catch up on House of Cards on Netflix, long sleep-ins and spending a little time in the kitchen. This Easter we've got the recipe to help you impress your friends (and your stomach) with your cooking abilities. Trust us, these epic Cadbury Creme Egg cupcake creations made by uber talented Perth baker Laura from Creme De La Creme are freaking delicious and will ensure a sugar rush straight to the head.

It’s exactly what we want in a good exercise: one that works.

It feels like the whole world is health and fitness obsessed these days.

Dishes gather cult followings (Giapo, we’re looking at you) and it’s arguably, at least in part, due to the fact that they’re more photogenic than Jeremy Meeks in his mug shot.

The days are getting shorter as Mother Nature does her seasonal dance, but that’s no excuse for boredom. 

I know you have a hard job, but I need you to do one thing for me: stop judging us. We are currently in the fifth circle of hell, hurtling through the sky in a metal tube filled with bad food, screaming babies, and recycled farts.

It’s that time again—the weekend is hereee! Time to get eating, amiright? To ensure you only eat the best of the best, we’ve rounded up 5 fantabulous cafes and restaurants to visit this weekend.

Is The Little Mermaid your homegirl? Do you have dreams of befriending a flounder and brushing your hair with a fork? Well, Ariel, do we have news for you: you can make all your mermaid dreams a reality with snorkelling!

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Move over, kale. There’s a new food trend on the rise and we could not be any. more. excited. Candy floss is #trending! 

The relationship with your hairdresser is possibly the most important relationship in your life and once you find ‘the one’ you’ve got to lock that cutter down and hope like hell they don’t move away. We all live in fear of the day that our beloved dome-groomer’s career whisks them off to some exotic location and leaves us floundering with a tearful gaze and a hatful of split ends. 

There's a reason you still have that dog-eared teddy bear hiding in your wardrobe, and your mum still has that gross old lock of your hair squirreled away somewhere secret: It's called nostalgia. 

With the arrival of St Patrick's Day, we at The Urban List HQ have been mulling over Ireland’s, ahem, cultural legacy.

Here’s our round up of 12 awesome things to do this weekend in Auckland. Get amongst.

I geddit, you’ve been to Bali more times than you can thrown a (satay) stick at and have spent countless days running around Waterbom Park as a kid and drinking Bintangs on the beach as an adult, not to mention numerous weddings, hens and bucks parties, family trips and general I-need-to-get-the-hell-out-of-Australia-it’s-freezing getaways.

Coffee is so essential in our lives it’s kind of scary. It’s safe to assume that when we heard coffee-baked goods are on the way we kind of lost it.

Whether you pronounce it se-vish or se-vee-shay (sidenote: apparently we’re all wrong and in Spanish it’s actually seh-bee-tche), this cured fish dish is fresh, healthy, and seriously delish.

Last week we were introduced to Art 2.0 (a.k.a. Jordan) and his 20 lovely ladies. After two fun-filled episodes of bliss balls, villain Naz and pillow throwing, we were hooked.

Here are 5 foods your abs are going to love.

What is it about Sam Mannering and his edible creations that make me turn into a gushy fan-girl? I reviewed his cookbook Food Worth Making sometime ago, and my writing dramatically changed from professional food writer to something a teenage girl with an overwhelming crush would write in her diary—this time is no different.

From 3am golf to silent discos and elephant sleepovers, here’s our top picks of things to do after hours in Auckland. 

Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

If you’re anything like us, you’ll understand the importance of being surrounded by top-notch eateries at all times. 

This time of year means one thing and one thing only… hot cross buns and a shit-ton of chocolate. Okay that’s two things but let’s just brush over that quickly.

From U2 and Mrs Brown’s Boys to Guinness and Liam Neeson, we have plenty to thank Ireland for. Luckily, we have the annual knees-up of St Patrick’s Day to celebrate all the things we know and love about the Irish.

Get ready, Auckland—we’ve found a new restaurant where East meets West in a mouth-watering fusion of deliciousness.

We love eating and we love Netflix, so it was inevitable that these two profound and scintillating pursuits would one day merge to bring us a compendium of food documentaries. *Cue running-through-a-field-of-daisies-towards-a-floating-Netlix-logo music.

Have you guys heard of #tinderfoodstamps? It’s pretty much the most efficient, least honest way to eat free for a week that I’d heard of, ever.

Foodies, we bring you the best of news!  For one day only, five top chefs are serving up four delicious dishes for just twenty bucks. 

The weekend is here—hurrah! And we all know what that means: time to indulge.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

We check out an online stylist to see if they really are the goods. They are.

Sure, plain ol’ milkshakes have a permanent place in our hearts, but hardshakes know how to party. 

Since watching the first two eps, we had like, 40 (or more) lingering thoughts about the Canterbury stubbies-and-swannie lad and his quest to find love. 

We’ve created a beloved roadmap of the best places to get a boozy lunch in Auckland.

Say goodbye to all your lunchtime woes at this new Ponsonby eatery.

March is starting off with a bang with so many things to do in Auckland that you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Narrowing down the best dumplings at yum cha is no easy feat.

There's something about the humble schnitzel that never fails to satisfy. Perhaps it's the crispy golden crumb on the outside, or the juicy, tender meat on the inside—whatever the reason, one thing's for sure, this timeless comfort food that's a favourite amongst the European set is as popular as it's ever been.

Dial up luminosity and get ready to embrace the far more radiant you; we’ve Urban Listed the latest and greatest illuminators to get you glowing in no time.

Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

Before you swap your Wednesday night workout for wine time, we’ve got some wonderful news to share. 

Honey Café is creating a buzz in Takapuna—and for good reason too. The friendly neighbour café has things down pat. The menu, the space and the service are all second to none. 

Having feet that aren’t the greatest cause of shame in your life is a goal I’m sure we can all relate to. I have a friend whose feet broke the foot file at the nail place, and since then, this has become an intense fear of mine, on the same level as dropping my phone down that tiny crack between the floor and the lift. So it’s safe to say that having soft, ‘milky’ feet is a pretty firm goal of mine – feet that make you proud to wear sandals.

In a dream world, food trends would wander down to our wee corner of the world, stay a while, then be on their way.

There’s no food more comforting than a crumpet. Soft and pillowy with a satisfying crunch, these bad boys make our hearts flutter in delight.

Events are happening left, right and centre, but there’s one festival we’re brimming with excitement over: Auckland City Limits. 

How do you know if you’re in the company of a Resting Douche Face?

Dude. Duuuuuude. I love you man, but you've gotta stop making it hard for me.

We chatted with Amber Peeble about fashion, style and what she'll be looking for at the BMW Derby Day Fashions in the Fields. 

No weekend is complete without a hearty pig-out or two.

Now that you’re an independent adult, you have full reign over your locks. Sure, you can take the boring road and keep things simple, or you can get on board the latest hair colour trend, Funfetti.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Vino drinkers, it’s time to raise a glass or three and say cheers because the ultimate wine event is coming to Auckland—Winetopia.

Here are five reasons working out isn’t just for your booty; it’s your new beauty secret weapon.

From fashion shows and fire gardens, to coffee fests and the arrival of the one and only Madonna, your weekend is sure to be a busy one. 

Trying to cover up that late night? Had an indulgent weekend? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you can slap on as much light-reflecting highlighter and foundation as you like (thanks for nothing, YSL Touche Eclat!), your face has no poker face when it comes to showcasing the state of your inners.

Before you start eye rolling, let us remind you that you probably don’t spend enough time with your clan’s matriarch. 

Red lipstick is the cure for boring-face. Whether you’re hungover, tired, attention-seeking, or looking to feign some good old fashioned confidence, red lips are your ticket to instant poise and schutzpa.

Today’s the day, people! A new month is upon us and 31 days of eating awaits. While it’s tempting to stick to your favourite burger joint or #girlsnight spot, Auckland has recently welcomed a fleet of new eateries, waiting for you to walk through their doors. 

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. 

Now we’ve officially said goodbye to summer (sob), it’s easy to ditch the fitness routine in favour of Netflix marathons.

Whether you’re a regular Good Will Hunting or you’re just looking for an edge for trivia night at the pub, it only helps to know a bit of background about the seasonings and sauces that take your favourite foods to the next level.

When times are tight, don’t let that dwindling bank balance get in between you and your love of food.

The show’s over, folks! After three days of fashion and fun, the Britomart Fashion Sessions have come to an end.

After many memorable years as an international playboy (cough), I’m getting married in a couple of weeks. Stop wailing, ladies, you had your chance. There are plenty of other (albeit inferior) guys out there.

Popular nutritional therapist Amelia Freer recently released her book, 'Cook. Nourish. Glow.

The 88th annual Academy Awards is happening this Sunday (Monday for us Kiwis) and we have everything (everything!) crossed in the hope that studmuffin Leonardo Dicaprio will finally win an Oscar. 

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.

It has been one of the big fads to hit the dieting scene in the last couple of years, but now Australian scientists are warning that the Paleo diet can actually make you larger.

Some people choose their brunch spots because of the food, others select them based on how damn jaw-droppingly stunning they are.

In need of some downtime or already dreaming about your Easter break? What better reason to dig out the ol’ tent and spend some quality time with Mother Nature.

Fashionistas unite! Britomart Fashion Sessions are under (run)way.

We know that the weekend is really just an excuse just to eat out so, in preparation for the delicious weekend ahead, here are our top picks of where to dine.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week.

Everyone enjoys a good old-fashioned makeover. Especially when you can sit back and watch drab-to-fab transformations unfold on a screen.  

Basics are the hardest thing to nail in life, let's be honest: exactly how many white tees do YOU have in your cupboard right now? I have 7... and I hate all of them.

The great chef and author, Anthony Bourdain, once mused “to want to own a restaurant can be a strange and terrible affliction. What causes such a destructive urge in so many otherwise sensible people?”

Here at The Urban List we’re all about being healthy (or pretending like we are). But when it comes to keeping the environment healthy, we get serious. 

Hey, Aucklanders, we realllllly hate to break the sun-bubble news to you, but this weekend is officially the last of summer.

It’s only halfway through the working week and you’ve already grazed through all your groceries… and food budget. Bugger. 

Let’s get one thing straight: we love Auckland. We love its coffee, we love its 50-odd volcanoes and we love its glistening beaches. But when we have to break into our life savings just to afford parking, we get a little miffed.

First thing’s first… What exactly is strobing?! Put simply, it’s the complete opposite of contouring.

Let’s be real. There’s a time for #cleaneating, and then there’s a time for shoving your face with one of life’s naughtiest creations—deep fried food.

We're bringing you horoscopes for real people—who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty.

The always entertaining, eclectic strip that is K Road is home to new cocktail bar and eatery, Madame George. 

It’s a 22-year-old secret and today, Listers, we’re letting the cat out of the bag. We’re talking Cibo. 

Hi, my name is Natasha and I’m a peanut butter addict. You’ll find me loitering in the pantry: jar of Fix and Fogg in one hand, spoon in the other.

Running your first marathon (or any marathon!) is no easy task. It takes weeks of preparation, some serious motivation and also a really great pair of sneakers.

Annnd that’s a wrap! After three days of music, art and performances, Splore is done and dusted for another year. 

Yoga, I’ve always wanted to love you. But thanks to my over productive mind, I have trouble with getting my zen on, so high energy, spring-till-you-can’t breathe exercises have been my go-to when it comes to keeping fit. 

Here are some epic TV series just begging to be brought back:

When it comes to makeup, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, or to be flummoxed by how the hell to do a perfect job for that big night out.

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?

So, if you’ve got a hungry belly and some time on your hands this weekend, here are our top picks of where to go. Bon appetit!

Dear autocorrect, I really, truly hate you. You ruin my life on a daily basis. And you won't even let me swear at you.

We swear Taika Waititi can do no wrong. The Kiwi filmmaker has delighted us with the likes of Eagle vs Shark, Boy and What We Do in the Shadows. And now, he’s at it again with Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week.

Britomart’s Fashion Sessions are back—and this year things are set to be bigger and better than before! 

Whether it’s taking to crab with a hammer, slurping up a fresh oyster or gobbling up crispy skinned snapper, there’s something spesh about seafood. 

The wonderful world of dating is a tough one to navigate. When it’s good it’s great but when it’s bad it’s so very very bad.

The beauty gods have finally answered our prayers: Sephora is shipping to New Zealand! 

Boredom is simply not an option this weekend with so many things going on in and around Auckland.

We recently chatted to Ricardo Simich about his love of fashion, top style tips and what he'll be looking for when he judges Fashion on the Field.

We headed to our old fave, NSP in Parnell, for a team lunch with a difference. 

In celebration of Auckland Pride Festival, the Aussie cabaret spectacular, Briefs is shimmying its way to the City of Sails.

It’s that time of year for making resolutions and cutting back on the fork-to-face feasting. Your bod is begging you to get the heart rate up and become fighting fit once more. 

What once was home to Zus & Zo now houses newly minted café and bistro, The Governor.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead.

You know those people that ALWAYS smell amazing? We all want to be one of those people.

So you binge watched all of the 7 Netflix Docos You Need To See Now. You signed the petition to Free Steven Avery. You had more intense conversations than you expected for your #netflixandchill dates. Want more? Here’s another seven titles that you’ve gotta check out…

Here are five effective strategies to help you bulk up, if that's your thing.

Have you ever stopped and pondered about what you put in your mouth first thing in the morning? No? Well, we have and we’ve got a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ to share with you. 

#1 You Can Eat Dinner In Your Undies

We present to you: Netflix’s hidden genres.

Here are four healthy breakfasts for you to make at home this weekend. 

We popped along to the preview screening of Zoolander 2 this week with some trepidation - I mean, how do you meet the hilarity of the first one? And will Kristen Wiig be as funny as we hope she is? And how do they make the idea seem fresh all these years later?? Ok, I'll tell you right now: It's good. Maybe it's great. Maybe it's even as great as the first one - and I don't say that lightly. 

It wouldn’t be a Kiwi summer without countless barbecues. We’re talking fresh fish, juicy chunks of steak and cheese-filled sausages—all flame-grilled to perfection.

Ultimately, the night was a music and visual feast of costumes, sets, music and actors that will not disappoint.

If you’re looking to book yourselves in for a romantic rendezvous, we have a list of hotel etiquette (and where you can apply these guidelines) to get the most out of Valentine’s Day.

A new Harry Potter book is coming!

Life… it’s hectic. And eating well when life is hectic ain’t always easy. Actually, the thought of packing a healthy, nutrient-loaded lunch five days a week can often seem near dang impossible. 

Auckland is amping it up this weekend, so it’s not a matter of ‘what are we going to do?’ but ‘how on earth will we choose?’

Check out how you can get fit for people who hate fitness. Who knew exercise could be (sort of) fun?

Dogs are just the cutest, you guys. There’s no greater joy than seeing a cute pic of a pooch in your feed when you’re scrolling through acai bowl after acai bowl. While we all scoff at the thought of making an Insta for our pets, deep down we know our laughter is because we know our pets will get more followers than us. 

While we a) all have faces and b) hair, there’s the indisputable truth that a haircut that works for the face of one person won’t necessarily suit another’s.

Sometimes your wardrobe needs a little somethin’ somethin’ to get it through the seasonal transition. Not too dressed-up, not to dressed-down, we are loving the trend of kimono jackets popping up in some of our favourite labels’ new season collections. Check out seven ways to rock this awesome piece in your day-to-day wardrobe.

The Super Bowl was on last night, and yes Beyonce slayed. And yes, some team won, something something sportz. But much, much more importantly, there was the annual airing of the hilarious (and often offensive) Super Bowl commercials!

A week of no gluten, dairy, corn, soy, caffeine, alcohol, added sugar, red meat, shellfish, white rice, or nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes) awaits. Looks easy enough. I am gonna own this detox game! Or am I...

Auckland, we used to have a bone to pick with you. You nailed Asian Fusion, brought us the best of Mexican cuisine, and even cranked out some pretty stellar Italian restaurants. But when it came to great American food, we were left in the lurch.