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WATCH: Enjoy a cocktail in a surprising location

Famed for their programme of independent local and international cinema throughout the year, as well at their $5 Wednesday ticket

WATCH: Dine like royalty in the central city

World renowned chef Peter Gordon has cooked for a long list of very famous faces. Fancy dining like the Queen? Make a reservation

WATCH: See this best-selling novel come to life on the stage

One of our top event picks this winter, the Auckland Theatre Company's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

WATCH: Find your next great read in this central city treasure trove

Unity Book's basement was once home to a coffee lounge, where shoppers could read and enjoy a hot drink after browsing the shelves

Heaven in a cone

Italian chef Giapo Grazioli is asked nearly every day if he's interested in franchising his ice cream business. He's not. Nor is he

Blues at Britomart

Step into Orleans in downtown Auckland and you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in Louisiana's Big Easy.

WATCH: Discover this painting by an iconic artist on the streets of Auckland

'Downtown Tiki' is the very first mural in the Hearts of the City series. It was painted in 2015, entirely by freehand, by Auckland

The Cure concert

The Cure is rocking Vector Arena tonight! If you are one of the lucky few that are going to see them, here are five ways to help

Be a saint, not a sinner

So popular are these beautiful salt spoons at Wynyard Quarter restaurant Baduzzi that they are often pinched by cheeky diners. The

Cassia: Spice up your night

This award-winning restaurant tucked away underground on Fort Lane is a great spot for a date night. Legend has it that chilies inspire

How to show a Nelsonian a great time

The brother sister duo that is Broods are on their New Zealand tour from 14 July. Auckland gets to see them this Saturday 15 July

Lovebites: Secrets of the City

Visit the city with the family at these fun-filled spots in the Heart of the City.

The cocktails at this bar are (almost) to pretty to drink

We recommend taking a seat at the bar at MASU ahead of your meal and indulging in a pre-dinner drink. The ice the bartenders use for

Find out the story behind the Sky Tower's many colours

Each night the most iconic building on Auckland's skyline is lit up - often in a particular colour or theme. There's a story behind

Something fishy going on

It's 5.15am on a chilly Auckland morning and already fish buyers - everyone from the local chippie through to restaurants and supermarkets

Take your tastebuds international with this epic afternoon tea

You'll find lots of wonderful treasures on the walls and the shelves in Mezze Bar in Little High Street. Owners Clare and Sal are

Sweet bombe a Milse hit

At Britomart's Milse, the Bombe Alaska is so deliciously decadent that it formed part of one man's marriage proposal. "We've seen

Highlights of Auckland Restaurant Month 2016

Travel around the world in 80 dishes at Street Eats.