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Brisbane Bound? 7 Romantic Experiences To Enjoy With Your Squeeze On An Autumn Getaway

There are endless reasons to visit the sparkling shores of Brisbane—with so many amazing new bar and restaurant openings, to their…

Features

What’s Behind This Subtropical City’s Epic Glow-Up?

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

Food & Drink

6 Gin Cocktail Recipes Inspired By NZ’s Vibrant Arts Scene

We've teamed up with Bombay Sapphire to inspire you to get out of your G&T comfort zone and stir a bit more creatively. 

Auckland

Where To Eat, Drink, Shop And Explore At Ponsonby Central

Ponsonby Central has long been renowned as a vibrant precinct. Its eclectic restaurants and bars serve up everything from…

Travel

25 Of The Best Things To Do In Bali In 2024

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

Travel

41 Of The Best Romantic Getaways Around Australia For That Mid-Year Escape

From jaw-dropping outback retreats to island escapes, get all swept up in each other’s irresistibleness at one of our top picks for…

Travel

20 Fiji Restaurants You Need To Add To Your Bucket List

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

Travel

All Of The Best Restaurants In Bali According To Our Travel Editor In 2024

Those that have been to Bali enough will know that the foodie scene here has absolutely skyrocketed over the last few years.

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The Best Bali Hotels To Book In 2024

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

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

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

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Melbourne, 2024 Edition

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining in Melbourne. The city is a melting pot of cuisines and influences, not to…

Travel

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

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

Travel

12 Of The Best Resorts In Fiji

It's time to melt your stress away.

What's On

Secure Tickets For These Unmissable Black Ferns Matches At Wallet-Friendly Prices

At long last, women’s sport is taking centre stage and we are here. for. it. As we head into the cooler months, all eyes are on our…

Health + Wellness

From Run Club To Race Day, A Kiwi’s Journey To The London Marathon

Run clubs are gaining popularity and for good reason. Fitspo is dead—and real, authentic, cool breeze, crisp air, blood pumping,…

Local Escapes

Get Away From It All, Here’s 10 Weekend Trips You Can Take From Brisbane

Get ready for some proper relaxation with our roundup of 10 weekend getaways near Brisbane you need to book right now. 

Pet Products

Pet Homewares: Everything You Need To Create A Pet Paradise At Home

There’s a huge range of design-inspired pet products that will seamlessly blend with your decor and bring lashings of luxury. 

Travel

The Best Bagels In New York To Devour In 2024

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

Travel

From Onsen Dips To Ramen Hits—Here’s The Best Things To Do In Tokyo This Year

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

Travel

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

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

Travel

Planning A Euro Summer? Make Sure This Cultural Melting Pot Makes The Cut

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

Travel

Escape The Chill And Catch The End Of Whale Season At This Tropical Oasis

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

Travel

10 Of The Best Tokyo Hotels For Your Next Japanese Adventure In 2024

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

North America

New York’s Best Restaurants You Need To Book A Table At In 2024

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

Pets

7 Of The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation In Auckland

Who says the little luxuries in life are hooman-only territory?  

Travel

Hawaii Islands You Need To Add To Your Travel Bucket List

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

Travel

These Sky High Rooftop Bars Are The Perfect Spots To Catch The Iconic Hollywood Sign

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

Pets

10 Dog Adoption Centres In Auckland Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend

We've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a dog in Auckland so you can be part of the solution.

Travel

Cameras At The Ready—Here’s 8 Of The Best LA Hot Spots For A Star-Sighting

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

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The Best London Hotels To Book In 2024

From luxury to budget, we have them all.

Bars & Pubs

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

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

Travel

The Best Tokyo Restaurants You Need To Try In 2024

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

Travel

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

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

North America

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

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

Cafes

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

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

Food & Drink

The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants And Bars In Auckland

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

Pets

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

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

Wellness

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

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

Local Escapes

The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches In Auckland

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

Pets & Travel

The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation In New Zealand

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

Cafes

The Best Cafes In Melbourne For 2024

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

Features

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

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

Travel

10 Of The Most Beautiful Road Trips To Take In Tasmania

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

Travel

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

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

Travel

26 Of Melbourne’s Best Boutique Hotels For 2024

To be honest, we’re always looking for an excuse for a staycay in one of Melbourne’s best hotels. Birthday? Book a…

What's On

Sip Champagne And Speciality Cocktails At This Pickleball Popup Coming To The Viaduct

Piper-Heidsieck is throwing its support behind the Australian Open by hosting a sip-and-play pop-up at M Social in Auckland's…

Food & Drink

Take A Walk With Kiwi Chef Kia Kanuta And Uncover His Favourite Places To Eat In Auckland

Need a hand navigating your local eats? We’ve teamed up with BNZ to ask local chef Kia Kanuta about his holy grail…

Pets

8 Dog-Friendly Walks In Auckland To Tick Off This Summer

Grab your sunnies, slap on some sunscreen and make your pup’s day with one of these dog-friendly walks in Auckland.

Things To Do

How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Auckland, According To Our Editor

Hello, holiday season! If you’re anything like us, you’re looking forward to some much-needed R&R, a decent dose of…

Travel

Your Luxury Guide To Discovering Townsville In 2024

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North…

Pets

6 Purrfect Cat Cafes Around New Zealand To Get Your Feline Fix

If you’re looking to squash that nervous energy this year we’ve compiled five cat cafes around New Zealand so you can catch up…

Features

From Firefighting AR Glasses To An AI Buddy For Seniors, This Design Award Is Changing The World

VR tech to restore the feeling of lost limbs and exercise therapy that employs AI—we’re living in the future, baby—and…

Pet Services

10 Of The Best Dog Groomers In Auckland To Get Your Pooch In Tip Top Shape

We’ve made it a little easier for you and rounded up a list of some of Auckland's best dog groomers, to take care of your…

Features

How Paris And Henry Mitchell-Temple Fuel Their Creativity Every Day

How do the pair find time to inject subtle luxury into their jam-packed schedules as parents and sustainably conscious empire-starters?

Pets

The Best Pet-Friendly Camping In New Zealand For That Last-Minute Getaway

There are some excellent pet-friendly campgrounds scattered around New Zealand that are happy to welcome both you and your furry ones.

Pets

Pamper Your Pets With These 12 Top-Notch Treats And Toys

We're firm believers that a treat a day keeps the demons at bay—and that goes for our furry friends, too.

New Zealand

Why You Need To Live It Up With A Summer Staycation This Year

Summer is here and good times are just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to switch off, uncover new places and…

Health + Wellness

The Rookie’s Guide To Running A Marathon, According To A NYC Marathon First Timer

Marathon junkie or casual jogger, if you run, you’re a runner—and everyone who pounds the pavement started by chucking on some…

Local Escapes

Epic North Island Experiences You Need To Tick Off

With summer on the horizon, there's never been a better time for us to explore our beautiful country. We've put together a…

What's On

Sip Japanese Gin At This Spring Garden Pop-Up In Mission Bay

Spring has sprung—the season of new beginnings as nature wakes up. With it, we’re treated to longer daylight, blossoming…

Local Escapes

14 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In New Zealand

We’ve got the buzz on the best luxury hotels around the country, so you can be drinking champagne in a spa pool as soon as physically…

Features

Impressive Questions You Need To Ask In A Job Interview

Instead of dreading your next interview, come prepared with some killer questions that will bump you to the top spot.

Things To Do

Seize The Day With These 6 Epic Adventures In New Zealand This Season

There are few places more scenic than New Zealand’s rugged coastlines, crystal-clear lakes and luscious forests—and…

Food & Drink

BurgerFuel Is Officially Open For Breakfast, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Up and at ‘em New Zealand, we’ve got a hot scoop that’s about to make your mornings a whole lot more…

Why These 3 Hospitality Workers Moved To Western Australia–And Why They’re Not Leaving Anytime Soon

Read on to find out why these four now WA locals made the move to the west coast—then pack your bags to do the same.

Travel

Why You Need To Check In And Check Out The Hilton Karaka This Summer

Sometimes you just need to get out of the city, disconnect and recharge—and with DoubleTree Karaka’s luxe fit-out, divine…

Health + Wellness

5 Easy Ways To Boost Your Confidence Before Your Next Night Out

February is just around the corner which means Valentine’s Day is too. And whether you celebrate it with your mates or a date, the day…

Entertainment

Local Hip-Hop Supergroup 0800 Collective On Keeping Things Fresh And The Power Of Collaboration

If there's one thing hip-hop group, 0800 Collective is going to do—it's keep things fresh. 

Things To Do

Fun Dates Only: Get Into The Valentine’s Vibe At This Epic Paint And Sip

Found: A cringe-free, wholesome and fun Valentine’s Day date idea they'll actually love. 

Things To Do

Why Hospo Workers Should Consider A Seachange To Perth

With the region booming, there are loads of killer hospo jobs on offer in this beautiful part of the world, too. Still not…

Restaurants

10 Of Our Favourite New Zealand Restaurants To Book A Table At ASAP

With more eateries than you can shake a stick at, we've rounded up some of the best eateries in New Zealand for you to book a table at,…

New Zealand

Embark On A Weekend Foodie Getaway With Northland’s Best Long Lunches

Get out of town and venture to the sunny north where you’ll discover mouth-watering fare paired with the chilled-out vibes... oh, and…

Music

Why All Ears Need To Be On Local Singer-Songwriter Paige

With a hotly anticipated album on the horizon and the release of her latest single 'Miles Away', she's showing no…

New Zealand

9 Ways To Give The Gift Of Experience This Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and we've found the ultimate spot for all your gift giving this season. 

New Zealand

8 Adventures On Every Kiwi’s Wishlist To Gift This Christmas

Give your loved one an adventurous experience this Christmas. The thoughtful gesture allows them to try something new, create a new memory,…

Entertainment

Buckle Up, Here’s Where And When To Watch Yellowstone’s Fifth Season

Buckle up, Yellowstone is officially back. Since the fifth season was announced in February, we've been on the edge of our seats,…

Entertainment

Bless Your Ears With This Kiwi Music Playlist, As Nominated By You

We might be biased, but one thing is for sure; Aotearoa punches above its weight with our homegrown music talent. 

Entertainment

Why Local Alt Hip-Hop Artist Taebz Needs To Be On Your Playlist

Music has always been a family affair for alt hip-hop artist Taebz.

Cafes

New Zealand’s Best Rural Cafes To Visit This Summer

Summer in New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without a road trip (or several). And, a road trip wouldn’t be complete without…

Beauty

Why Vegan Shark-Inspired Skincare Is The Holy Grail Product You Need In Your Routine

We're not going to bury the lead here—there's officially a skincare line based on shark bile.

6 New Careers Gen Z Need To Jump On

​Contemplating what the future holds for you? Being part of Gen Z, chances are you love being in the know, you want to make an impact…

Fashion

How To Be Sustainable Without Compromising On Style According To Designer Pera May

Chances are if you haven’t heard of the power house that is PERA MAY, you’ve definitely clocked her otherworldly designs on your…

Food & Drink

Where To Find The Ice Cream Truck Slinging Free Magnums And Party Vibes This Month

With three new flavours to choose from, the Magnum crew have taken your favourite classic flavours and worked them, flipped them and…

Things To Do

8 Of New Zealand’s Finest Summer Destinations To Adventure To This Season

Celebrate New Zealand's playground of secluded beaches, vibrant festivals, rewarding hikes, and some of the world’s best vistas…

Food & Drink

How The Duo Behind Jo Bro’s Burgers Is Slinging Fast Food Sustainably

Chef's Josh Barlow and Brody Jenkins' menu deserves the top spot on your NZ eats list.