Nic ‘Sailor Girl’ Douglass has over 60,000 followers on social media of her postings as a world champion sailor and inveterate adventurer. Today’s mission? Shepherding local media around the...

With its key themes of teen sex and suicide, it would be hard to get this one past the censors these days. But our star-crossed lovers will not be denied – the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s...

There’s nothing like hard times to bring out the best in a community – Kiwis are rallying in support of those stricken by Cyclone Gabrielle, which left a trail of destruction in its wake after...

After 20 years of playing festivals here and everywhere, Fat Freddy’s have the drop on how to make the most of the occasion. Saxophonist Scott Towers shares his wisdom.

Australian rock legends the Hoodoo Gurus will tour the country for the first time in two decades this year. What's Hot New Zealand talks to co-founder Dave Faulkner about his heroes, pet hates and...

Luke Dawkins and Blue Hamel are bringing gin into the 21st Century with their new physical and digital NFT project.

Rickie Dee and James Rigden started contemporary fashion boutique Superette when they were 21. Two decades later, they've accumulated a fair amount of business wisdom.

One of Auckland's newest hotels, voco Auckland City Centre, yesterday upped its eco-friendly game by launching a fleet of bamboo bikes for guests to use.

Monarch is a sensory experience that feels like it belongs in New York, Tokyo, or London, while everything at King of Snake is designed down to the finest details.

Visiting Devál Boutique is like walking into a sleek Paris boutique. Racks of chic European apparel for the trying on, bubbles in hand.

Drag diva Buckwheat is a joyous, welcoming presence who makes a splash at any occasion. What's Hot New Zealand met the man behind the makeup, Edward Cowley.

Christchurch's The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is getting better all the time, and the latest phase of its post-earthquake upgrade includes the opening of a brand new boutique hotel unlike any...

Devin Abrams is an Ōtautahi boy, a founding member of Shapeshifter, successful music producer, and mastermind behind the solo project Pacific Heights. What's Hot New Zealand chats with...

Christchurch artist Janna van Hasselt tells What's Hot New Zealand about dreaming big, and drawing inspiration from a preschooler’s wardobe.

Explore the West Coast on a jet boat, kayak, rubber ring, or head out under your own leg power into lush rainforest or out on top of a glacier. The wild west has buckets of scenery, and the towns...

Christchurch's new convention centre has gained official recognition for its trail-blazing sustainability efforts, taking home a Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark.

Heather Straka is tickled by the irony of being isolated in Auckland and unable to attend her own Isolation Hotel exhibition in Christchurch. She gets on the phone with What's Hot New...

Ōtautahi ‘neosoul pop’ duo Dillastrate have been taking over stages around the country. What's Hot New Zealand talks touring with keyboardist and vocalist Tim Driver.

With the rat race ramping up stress levels, many of us are forgoing a little income and taking a wellness sabbatical: grind-avoiding getaways in beautiful retreats with plinky-plonky soundscapes...

The best-known hiking trails are New Zealand’s Great Walks. Bookings are required during the summertime peak season for the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler tracks, and year-round for the Lake Waikaremoana, Heaphy and Abel Tasman Coast tracks.

The perfect introduction to the sounds of Aotearoa/New Zealand, our playlist boasts over 10 hours of solid Kiwi tunes ranging from those that you’d crank out at a get-together to those that...