The A-List

In our opinion, you can never have too many streaming services, and Apple TV is a must-have. Packed with all-star casts and binge-worthy shows, it's the perfect addition to your watchlist.

If there’s one genre we can’t get enough of for a binge session, it’s crime. From gripping detective dramas to chilling serial killer series, these top Netflix crime shows will have you hooked.

Jump on the true crime bandwagon, hit play, and start bingeing these must-listen podcasts.

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 don’t relish in spending hours scrolling for something half decent to kick back to.

The South Island isn’t short on show-stopping scenery. From glacier-fed lakes and dramatic alpine hikes to wildlife encounters and small towns worth pulling over for, this part of New Zealand packs a serious punch. 

Here’s what summer beauty trends have caught our eye, and exactly how we plan on making them ours.

After 14 years Bedford Soda & Liquor has had a refresh and reopened its doors as Richmond. 

Cafe Saints is bringing next-level sandwiches and fresh juices to Grey Lynn's Great North Road. 

Summer plans command their fair share of summer friends. And while they come in all shapes and sizes, we can trust a handful of characters to emerge when a summer sesh is in order. 

You’ve made it—the weekend’s here and she’s a vibe.

All I want for Christmas is to spend the day slaving over a hot oven and washing dishes, said nobody ever. Most of us would prefer a delicious meal cooked and cleaned up afterwards by someone else. Which brings us to one of the festive season's greatest blessings—restaurants that kindly open their doors on the 25th of December, especially for our wining and dining pleasure.

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. This month, it's about scrumptious new scents galore, and a fair few revamps of our favourites. 

Finding a restaurant to eat at in Auckland on Christmas Day isn't always easy (the phrase 'needle in a haystack' springs to mind). Well never fear, 'cos we've done the hard yards for you and found out who's open to play host this year so you can sit back, relax and make merry while someone else does all the work.

Roll up, roll up. It’s time for this week’s New Zealand food news. Hot off the press, here are all the tasty tidbits you need to know. 

As per usual, mighty Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is pulling out all the stops. Here’s what’s on in Auckland this week, this month, and this year. 

We love a good market, especially one with the word 'Christmas' attached! So hop in the car, crank up the Mariah (your secret's safe with us) and head along to one of these incredible Christmas markets coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland this holiday season.

Heineken have taken over Slate Hut for the summer, pouring the country's most remote at the aptly named Heineken Hut until March 2027. 

Beginning as bench buddies in matching chef’s whites, Laura Metcalf and Kelsie Culpan are the best mates behind one of Auckland’s most beloved bakeries.

Hopsitality veterans Laura Greenfield and Raechal Ferguson know a thing or two about a great meal. Now, they're bringing their talents to Capitol for a two month pop-up. 

Sometimes you want to get away from it all, but you also don’t want to waste valuable hours in the car as you journey your way into the New Zealand bush. That’s where the best stay less than an hour from Auckland is worth its weight in gold.

Dubbed the BRITPOP World Tour, it’s part nostalgia trip, part greatest-hits fever dream, and entirely designed to have you screaming “I’m loving angels instead” with thousands of strangers.

Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are bringing Flight of the Conchords home for their first national tour in 14 years.

Nothing has us feeling more festive than a completely over-the-top display of Christmas lights—this is definitely a case of the more the merrier. Lucky for us Aucklanders, a decent dose of holiday twinkle is never far away.

Ho, ho, holy snowball. December is nearly here and it's time to get our Christmas party on. Is it just us, or did this year really sneak up on us?

Brimming with vineyards and distilleries, terrific food, forest tracks, beaches and swimming spots, the only thing better than a day trip to Waiheke Island is an overnighter in the best Airbnb.

With magnesium pools and dry cedar saunas, Sink Bathhouse is a place for recovery, yes, but also a space to find community connection. 

The new Italian restaurant from the couple behind Baduzzi and The Grove looks to northern Italy for inspiration. 

Tapped cocktails are set to be the new pint this summer, with your next ice cold pick-me-up just a mere pour away.

The Coromandel Peninsula, home to some of the country’s most idyllic beaches, native flora and relaxed seaside towns, is the ideal place for a weekend—or midweek—getaway. Now you just need the best Airbnb to stay at.

The new 'supper house' aims to serve the community however it needs it, with an English and French-leaning menu, great drinks and a friendly vibe. 

The Flag Poll is asking for the Tino Rangatiratanga flag to be raised on Waitangi Day 2027 on the Auckland harbour bridge and kept there permanently. 

Zara Larsson is bringing her Midnight Sun Tour to Auckland for two nights of big pop hooks, choreography and singalongs that are guaranteed to leave you a little hoarse on Monday morning.

NZ boasts some seriously gorgeous beaches and some of the best Airbnbs right by the water.

Wellington restaurant Supra quickly grew out of its tiny former home. Now it has a new space on Tory Street and a brand new bar to boot. 

The iconic band will take to the stage in the Auckland Domain with special guests Ocean Alley. 

With high-end golf simulators, food from Candela's Matt Ross, and DJ nights curated by Ned Gow of No Cigar, The Wyndham Club wants to become a destination for all walks of life. 

Expect bangin’ beats, a little mystery, a few tricks and a whole lot of treats with nights fuelled by Kraken Black Spiced Rum. 

Olivia brings The Art of Loving Live to Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday 17 October 2026, becoming the first artist to play the newly refurbished Bowl. Here’s everything you need to know before heading out.

There are hotel restaurants, and then there are restaurants that just happen to be inside hotels.

This Wellington cafe is so much more than just a spot to refuel; it's a community hub, a place that encourages you to truly become a local. 

Jesse Woolston's interactive artwork The Infinite Constant Front draws inspiration from landscapes, oceans, weather and natural systems in Aotearoa. 

The team have turned the former Bonita space into a new sandwich shop serving everything from chicken caesar salad to fish and chips inside sliced bread. 

 If your idea of a good night involves screaming Stick Season alongside thousands of strangers, Auckland is about to deliver. Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour to Spark Arena this Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, with special guest Michael Marcagi coming along for the ride. Clear your calendar, warm up those vocal cords and prepare to feel a few things.

Far from the Tex Mex-style Mexican food that has become prolific outside of Mexico, Apapacho is bringing the soul and depth of flavour of this vibrant cuisine to Wellington. 

Set to evoke the spirit of the elegant eateries in department stores in cities like London, Paris and New York, Lottie's has a distinct international feel 

We’ve brought together three of Aotearoa’s most recognisable creative voices to get a little closer to the people behind the art.

It's finally here. The line-up for one of the best festivals of the summer has finally dropped. We've got the inside line on who is playing Laneway Auckland 2027. 

Construction is underway on the Auckland Surf Park, a major new surfing and wellness destination taking shape across 54 hectares in Dairy Flat. 

New Zealand’s biggest city is made for a long weekend, here's how to do it right.   

A petite city it may be, but Ōtepoti Dunedin knows how to punch above its weight when it comes to culinary genius per capita.

Londo's Bob Fairs will be partnering with Pici's Jono Thevenard to cook a six course meal as part of Auckland Feast festivel in November. 

It has been a big year for New Zealand's food scene and things show no sign of slowing down. Auckland Feast powered by Mastercard will launch in November, turning the city into one big food festival. 

Jack Cashmore will bring his two-hatted restaurant from the central North Island to Auckland's Kauri Bay for two nights as part of the Auckland Feast festival. 

Just three months after closing its doors, Rosalia's is set to reopen with its former head chef at the helm. 

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 dog-friendly parks because—let’s face it—your dog’s already peed on all the trees at your local. So, treat your pup and take them to the best dog parks in Auckland.

Fun fact: did you know Dachshunds were bred to burrow after badgers? Or that Labradors were built for retrieving in cold water? Yeah, neither did we.

The secret’s officially out: Dunedin and Waitaki have been named among the world’s top destinations to visit in 2027 by Lonely Planet.

Opening up Sydney's West for Kiwis looking to get away, Air New Zealand will be kicking off non-stop flights on 26 October 2026 to Western Sydney International Airport.

From Queenstown stunners to tempting Taupō stays and a cosy Lake Hawea cottage, Urban List has been sniffing out some seriously good lakefront contenders for your next NZ vacay.

Sport is basically a religion here in Aotearoa, and meeting your mates to share a drink and yell sports-themed profanities is a rite of passage. And when you can’t make it to a game, there’s no better way to experience nail-biting sport than with a drink in your hand and plenty of people to create the vibe.