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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. 

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

We recently caught up with Soul Bar & Bistro's Chris Law. 

We present this list of nifty little natural beauty hacks that will change your life.

So Valentine’s Day is peeking round the corner and you’re preeeetty sure that you’ll be flying solo…by yourself…all alone. 

There’s nothing quite like a platter of deliciousness to serve guests, but with a little pre-thinking, you’ll soon become known as the hostess with the mostest. 

People of Epsom, something awesome has just popped up in your hood and it goes by the name of Hello Friends + Allies. 

Rosé is fast becoming the summer drink of the moment for summer revelers of both sexes. It’s a rosénaisance we tell ya!

Hipsters. Has anyone ever enlisted as much worldwide inter-generational rage as thou? (Except maybe beatniks. And hippies. And goths. And emos... Well, you get my point.)

Why Google it…when you can Urban List it? We've got a brand new search that makes it SO darn easy to find the best eats, drinks, shopping, and fitness near you.

We've compiled a list of healthy ways to reclaim your mojo. 

The best thing about starting a new year should be treating yourself to a fabulous new wardrobe, especially when you want to look glam at work. Unfortunately for most of us, that just doesn’t happen…

Aucklander’s if you’re not heading away, never fear, because there’s plenty to do in the City of Sails this Waitangi Weekend!

Looking to learn a bit about love this Valentine’s Day? Auckland’s favourite inner city artisan store, Scarecrow is hosting a ‘Language of Love’ workshop on Wednesday 10th February.

If you’re partial to outdoor movies, free scoops of ice cream and making the most of our city during the summer, then we’ve got some awesome news for you. 

The dietary divide can make or break a good meal. Vegetarianism is certainly not new, yet it’s still surprisingly difficult to find a place that caters to both ends of the spectrum.

2016 is the year of LIFE OPTIMISATION, people. Because it’s in caps, you know we mean business.

I don’t know whether it’s the writing about food all day or because I’ve genuinely forgotten to squeeze exercise into my sched, but my level of fitness sucks. Not in a I-can-no-longer-run-5km kinda way… I’m talkin’ huffing and puffing while walking to the dumpling shop, struggling to deal with stairs, and living with the realisation that my butt is a shadow of its former self. 

Do you want to make your food Insta-famous... but don’t know where to start? Well, we've got the tips that will help your latest delish creation get you there.

Sometimes your taste buds need a bit of oomph in their lives. And when they do, there’s nothing like a vibrant, flavourful curry to do the job!

Auckland has a stellar line up of events throughout February—from the Lantern Festival to concerts at the Zoo to the return of the Phantom, there’s something for everyone, so get out those diaries and start planning.

If you want to be a real human man with bona fide man-credentials, then you simply must be able to throw out quotes from any of the following movies, at any appropriate moment.

Wellington, we love you. We love your little laneways, your buzzing café culture, your epic waterfront (on a good day) but when it comes down to it, we love Auckland more. 

Check out our top picks of the beautiful Takapuna…

There are some crazy beauty products out there... I mean, we’ve all heard of Kim Kardashian’s penchant for vampire facials, and there’s always a crazy new beauty fad that the celebs are obsessing over, but how many would you actually try?! Let alone, how many would actually benefit your life, like, for real? 

Ok, sport lovers, this week, it’s all about you.

We’ve compiled six essential dos and don’ts for when you’re planning your next camping adventure to ensure it blows your walking socks clean off.

Many of our favourite cafes offer wholesome and nutritious alternatives that definitely don’t skimp on flavour.

Here’s a suggested plan for out-fashioning your active wear habit.

Hellooo long weekend! We’ve been waiting for you. Get out your calendars, Listers, because Auckland Anniversary weekend is chock-a-block with an impressive range of events. From epic maritime commemorations to musical festivals and sporting showdowns, there’s plenty to keep you occupied this weekend. Enjoy! 

They’ve made a name for themselves as the go-to guys for nutrient-loaded, no nonsense takeaway food, and now, Bird On A Wire have just spread their wings and moved to Ponsonby Central. 

Now’s the time to start saving your pennies and indulge your dreams by checking out one of these spots.

Cheese, glorious cheese. Quite possibly humanity’s greatest invention and something we take very (emphasis on the very) seriously here at The Urban List.  

Being single is awesome and here’s why—28 reasons why, to be exact.

You asked. They agreed. And now you have no idea how to impress them. Bugger. 

Nestled in the heart of thriving Kingsland, Citizen Park is a vibrant garden bar that nails the three essentials: atmosphere, food and service.

Meat Free Monday. The concept has a pretty catchy tag line, but when put into practice, it can leave you feeling empty and/or scouring the house for a steak. 

We send myriad texts when we’re drunk—but what do they mean?

Acai bowls and smoothie bowls are seemingly taking over Instagram of late, with these healthy breakfasts looking just as delicious as they taste.

It makes sense to take a break from adult-ing every once in a while to avoid getting burnt out.

A great lunch and ocean views—is there actually anything better?

Poutine lovers—now is the time to rejoice because Canada’s famous La Poutine Week is coming to Auckland this February.

There’s something quite romantic about watching a film under the stars on a balmy summer eve.

Whoever said Paris was the city of love has clearly never visited Auckland.

If there's one trend you should jump on board with this summer, it's the slip dress. Delightfully 90s, the slip dress has undergone a transition of late: no longer accompanied by Doc Martins and bed hair, this slinky, sexy wardrobe staple is the perfect hot-weather dress to take from street style to bar hopping.

Jam doughnut lovers, listen up! The Little & Friday crew have recently set up camp in a lovely, sundrenched space on Newmarket’s McColl Street to continue catering for your sweet treat needs. 

Ponsonby is home to an abundance of outstanding restaurants and bars, but sometimes all you need is a bloody good bagel and a silky, strong coffee. The newly opened Roost in Ponsonby’s Vinegar Lane is here to serve exactly that. 

So Thai Me Up, one of our fave BYO spots is no more, but something even better moved in. The space on Ponsonby Road has been transformed into an elegant restaurant called Namo, which is already serving some of the best Japanese in town. 

The weekend is finally upon us and, like the rest of New Zealand, we’re hoping for sunshine! There’s no lack of awesome Auckland events to hit up this weekend. Whether you’re looking to get your eat on, slip and slide at a pop-up waterpark, or visit the zoo in the dark, there’s plenty of things to keep you busy. 

With awesome directors finding a whole host of compelling stories from pint-sized athletes with a golf game to rival Tiger Woods to the nightmare of a man framed for murder, here are 7 Netflix documentaries that have to be seen to be believed.

Ladies, it’s time to throw out the neutral shadow palette and quit the ‘au natural’ look; blue is making a comeback in a big way for 2016. From shades of electric marine blue to jewel tones to subtle washes of colour, the 2016 runways certainly embraced the brighter end of the spectrum.

We visit Auckland's newest contemporary hot yoga studio. 

When your out-of-town mates rock up for a weekend and request to ‘do all the things’, it’s easy to feel the pressure. After all, it’s suddenly your sole responsibility to show them how awesome the City of Sails really is.

So, in the name of Operation Health, we knew what we really needed were low-sugar, low-GI, tasty, filling something somethings that live on our desk, so we did what we always do in a time of crisis—we went in search of the best (mostly healthy) office snacks.

You gleefully describe yourself as a “Foodie” in your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter profile, but which especially annoying kind are you?

This light and airy restaurant serves up Chinese and Malaysian style street food and was the brain child of Josh Emett.

Cutting ties with the SO in your life is never going to be a fun time. Rather than stealthy fading off the romantic radar or ditching them during a 3am Maccas run, there are two tried and tested ways to soften the break-up blow…

The announcement that Auckland’s Big Day Out would no longer be a thing was a sad one. Little did we know that something even better was in the works, and now, it’s so close we can’t help but get AMPED about it. 

Creamy, crunchy, chewy and sweet, this recipe packs a nutritional punch to keep you fuelled throughout the morning.

While 2015 may have been all about busyness and stress, this year, it’s time to calm your farm, cool your jets and bring a little zen into your life.

Aren’t bartenders great? They have funky haircuts and mad tatts, and they give you drinks when you ask for them.

It’s time to give beauty sleep a whole new meaning with these revolutionary products that work while you sleep.

Unless your last name is Kardashian, or you mastered the art of the flat lay early on, getting all the #instalove ain’t easy. From blurry selfies and cat photos to a ‘gram that shit or it didn’t happen’ approach, Instagram has morphed into a seriously popular social media platform.

You had more of a chance of being burned to death by your own pyjamas spontaneously combusting (20 million to one) than winning the Powerball. Who needs pyjamas anyway? Here are the 20 awesome things we’d do if had won Powerball.

We've come up a hit list of things to do in Auckland before the end of summer (even if summer never really began). 

They’re called foundation drops, and they’re about to be BIG beauty news!

If you’re looking to avoid the Bintang singlets and bogans and delve a little deeper, here is our jam packed list of everything you need to do before you get your sunburnt ass on-board your flight out of Denpasar.

Most of us are back to the daily grind, but that’s not gonna stop us from living it up on the weekends! After all, what better way to celebrate getting through the first week back at work than with an awesome event? Whether you’re in need of a few giggles, keen to back our cricket boys, or want to dance your work woes away at a concert, this weekend in Auckland will be a goodie. 

‘What’s wrong with all the girls in this town?’ I hear you say. ‘How is it that an ostensibly normal, non-freakish looking guy like me can’t get laid?’

No matter how leanly and greenly you nourish your bod, it’s sometimes necessary to get down and dirty with a well-deserved #cheatmeal. Or, in other cases, a mammoth burger is the only thing that will mask the pain of a breakup, that time of the month, or the fact that Auckland’s summer weather just ain’t pulling through. 

Get downloading and prepare to clock 2016—with a helping technological hand. 

Although it looks like the aftermath of The Human Centipede 4: The Centipede's Escape, crunning is a truly ingenious cross between crawling like a king-size baby and running like Bambi without any balance. Get on it.

It’s easy to feel a bit blue when you’re back at work—those clothes are a little tight around the waist, the sun is actually beginning to shine and already your to-do list is longer than the Sky Tower is high.

Now that the festivities are over (booo!), it’s time to throw ourselves into what will hopefully be an incomprehensibly epic 2016. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed about tackling the next 300 days or so, do not fret. We’ve complied a list of handy life hacks to get you through. 

Those colouring books and pens on your shelf, in your drawer, wherever you need a break are soooo 2015—this year it’s all about paper folding fun—origami.

If there's one thing Aucklanders just love, it's taking selfies...because if you didn't take a pic then it didn't happen, amiright?

So let’s talk yoga. It’s a girl-thing, right? Hell no!

It’s never easy to get back to the nine to five—no matter how much you love your job. 

What once may have been thought of as daggy, or skanky (depending on your hem length of choice) is now being hailed the piece of the moment for the fashion forward.

Keeping your makeup from melting down your face as the humidity rises is a serious art form. But don’t sweat it - to stay fresh-faced after a few (too many) hours of sipping champagne and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres, try your hand at these heat and humidity-proof beauty hacks. 

Avoid the detour on your way from beach to bar, as we've rounded up our top tips to ensure you look polished from beach to bar all summer long.

Your bod will still be festival-ready with these fun ocean sports that trump any gym sesh. 

There are a couple of new beauty items that have caught our sharp little mascara-coated eyes at The Urban List recently – and you know we love to share (except when it comes to fries). Here are the best must have beauty products that we think you should have in your collection for the new year. And the new you...

We are well and truly in the swing of summer, which means we’re also well and truly in the swing of BBQ season! And let’s be honest, no-one will invite you to their epic BBQ if you’re THAT person who rocks up with a soggy store-bought salad. Yuk. Lucky for you, the girls at This Little Pig Went To Market have got your back with two epic super summer salads. 

Holidays are created for a magnificent sloth-like existence, complete with overused pyjamas and overheating TVs. So when you’re run out of things to do, here are 20 things to do.

Look no further than these books for your 2016 break.

Our resident astrologer has spent the last 11 days lying on his back all night staring at the sky, then pouring over ancient charts all day in order to bring you his predictions for the year ahead. ‘Predictions’ may be too weak a word, as this is basically a highly scientific foretelling which is true to within 98.4% accuracy.

While tonight’s New Year's Eve party may not live up to expectations, 2016 will definitely make up for it when it comes to what you will be eating, wearing, buying and watching.

From million dollar fit outs to beach-side hangouts, from celebrity chef openings to novelty concepts, 2015 was huge in the Australian and New Zealand restaurant scene.

Everyone knows you should stay out of the scorching Aussie sun in the middle of the day... making it the perfect time to binge-watch some TV shows. 

It’s the dream of every young girl to one day graduate from candy necklaces to the rare-metal variety. 

Get ready for a more delicious holiday with these epic cocktail recipes.

Christmas has come and gone and what have you got left to show for it? An extra roll on the belly, a rubbish bin full of ripped paper and about 2 kilograms of leftover ham on the bone.

I’m not going to tell you fab people not to toast various glasses of bubbles this festive season and indulge in all the good things…because that would be cruel and this is the season to be kind. Festive fun only comes around once a year so heck yes, let’s make the most of it! On the flipside, there are ways to balance the bod so we don’t all waddle into January. Aside from busting out of our bikinis or boardshorts, festive fatigue is something that can hit us without warning and send us crying into our egg nog.

We all wait eagerly all year for the warm weather to arrive, and then, when it finally arrives; we complain that it’s just too damn hot, or too damn wet.

Some secrets are best kept on the hush… like that your 2016 ‘weekly Zumba class’ goal will actually be a trip to Giapo, or it was you who demolished your flattie’s choccie stash in one sitting.

May we present Pack Hack: 12 things you need in your carry-on. Because life's too short to worry about being completely organised.

Christmas. Aside from the obligatory ham, the heatwaves generally have us reaching for the sides and salads with equal if not more enthusiasm. And this one fits the bill.

To help you with the dreaded ‘what am I going to wear’ question, we called on fashion designer (and one of this year's Fashion in the Field judges) Tanya Carlson so give some top tips for nailing your outfit this year—and successfully avoid those end-of-day race shots!

This year’s Laneway Festival was exceptionally epic, and the 2016 gig at Silo Park is set to be no different. SO. GET. EXCITED.

When the beaches are teaming with butt naked three-year-olds, bikini clad tweens, and aggressive paddle boarders, one has no choice but to venture elsewhere for an afternoon dip. 

Yeah, we know. You’re an adult and shouldn’t need to be told how to protect your liver, and avoid that all too familiar next-day feeling. 

 There's no better gift than a tasty little something made with love. Naw.

With the galaxy far, far too excited about the recent release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the traditional Boxing Day movie bonanza has stiff competition for bums on seats this year.

While there are plenty of things to do in Auckland, we get that sometimes it’s better to hop on a plane and escape reality for a few weeks.