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The Black AngelsThe group spearheaded the neo-psychedelic movement for more than a decade and now make their debut visit to New Zealand. |
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Auckland Festival of PhotographyFrom humble beginnings in 2004 with just 10 exhibitions and events, the Auckland Festival of Photography... |
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The Encore Comedy ShowAll round funny guy Dai Henwood will be performing at Auckland's newest comedy club. |
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The Rutherford Trust CollectionThe Rutherford Trust Collection is a well-kept secret; a rich and diverse selection of artwork showcasing... |
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The Pitchfork DisneyA nightmarish fairytale which plays out an unusual episode in the lives of a deluded twin... |
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British and French ModernismIf you haven't already been to check out the recently revamped Auckland Art Gallery, here's another... |
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Auckland Airport Introduce First of Many Cycling InitiativesOn yer bike! Check out the latest Car Bike Port design hanging out at Auckland Airport. More Info |
Concrete Playground's Guide to The 5th Auckland TriennialThe time to get out and experience The 5th Auckland Triennial for yourself is now, and here is a helpful guide to get you started. More Info |
New York Introduces Bill to Regulate 3D Printed GunsHow do you stop someone from printing their own gun in an instant? More Info |
The Top 5 Tracks to Hear This WeekendThere you are with two perfectly good ears and nothing to do. More Info |
A Hobbit Hole Fit for a HumanThis cosy hotel is carved into Switzerland's Vals hill. More Info |
World's Tallest Skyscraper to House a CityCould this be the face of cities of the future? More Info |
How Much Can Google's Self-Driving Car See?360 degree vision and a one gigabyte per second data processing rate are promised with Google's latest. More Info |
Parisian Artist Transforms the Streets with Ink and WheatpasteLevalet explores the boundaries between reality and fiction. More Info |
Win Tickets to Before MidnightBefore Midnight tells the endearing love story between Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) More Info |
Poetic Photography that Visualises HaikusRina Vukobratovic gives her childhood haikus a new, photographic life. More Info |
Beck's Creates World's First Playable Beer BottleTurning their Music Inspires Art campaign up a notch More Info |
Lilliputt Launches Lost in TimeThe new 18 hole Mini Golf course is an interactive and sensory journey through the history of New Zealand. More Info |
Donate Your Desktop to CharitySaving the world, one desktop at a time. More Info |
Win One of Four $100 Vouchers to Celebrate Mexican Cafe's 30th BirthdayThe Mexican Cafe is having a 30th Birthday fiesta and you are invited. More Info |
LED Lighting to Cultivate Fruit and Veges in SpaceThought you More Info |
How 3D Printing Can Help Your Herb GardenThe planter system can be set up in an array of configurations so you can construct your living wall to complement your living space. More Info |
How the World's Largest Duck Became SubversiveChinese censorship has gone ducking mad. More Info |
What If Game of Thrones Happened in the 1990s?Ever wondered what Game of Thrones would be like if the claimants of Westeros were fighting to sit atop a beanbag? More Info |
A Picky Eater's Guide to Auckland: Breakfast and BrunchingOur first edition to our Picky Food Guide to Auckland is dedicated to the most important meal of the day. More Info |
Corona Extra Presents The Temper Trap at the La Casa Artist ResidencyA haven for musicians, designers, artists and surfers, and an online destination for all those who are inspired by creativity. More Info |
A Bike That Unlocks The Pedal Power In Your HandsGet your hands in on the action with the new 4 Strike Bike. More Info |
Singapore Stunning Garden Hotel OpensSingapore's new Park Royal takes green living to a whole other level. More Info |
Change Your Mood with your Mobile PhoneAre your mood swings getting the better of you? Take control with this new app. More Info |
How Glowing Plants Could Replace Light BulbsBioluminescent plants and crowd funding are set to save the world from the carbon monster. More Info |
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- Auckland Airport Introduce First of Many Cycling Initiatives
- Concrete Playground's Guide to The 5th Auckland Triennial
- New York Introduces Bill to Regulate 3D Printed Guns
- The Top 5 Tracks to Hear This Weekend
- A Hobbit Hole Fit for a Human
- World's Tallest Skyscraper to House a City
- How Much Can Google's Self-Driving Car See?
- Parisian Artist Transforms the Streets with Ink and Wheatpaste
- Win Tickets to Before Midnight
- Poetic Photography that Visualises Haikus