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The ARMYs Were Right... I Get The BTS Hype.

The ARMYs Were Right... I Get The BTS Hype.

BTS has been around for approximately 4,773 days... I've been an ARMY member for 6. ...

Alanna Chen
KATSSERALLIT: The Clapback Crossover of The Century

KATSSERALLIT: The Clapback Crossover of The Century

Iconic by mistake? More like Iconic on PURPOSE. LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE mark the first-ever collaboration between three HYBE girl groups. ...

Alanna Chen
The Rookie Guide: Gift Ideas For Your (Favourite) June Birthday Girl

The Rookie Guide: Gift Ideas For Your (Favourite) June Birthday Girl

Because itโ€™s really not that complicated. โ€œJune babies are so hard to giftโ€ฆโ€ Weโ€™re really not. ...

Alanna Chen
JENNIE x Vaseline: Why It Actually Makes Perfect Sense

JENNIE x Vaseline: Why It Actually Makes Perfect Sense

The $3.99 petroleum jelly discourse, explained. ...

Alanna Chen
Medicube x FOREVER CHERRY: Wonyoungโ€™s First Official Product Drop

Medicube x FOREVER CHERRY: Wonyoungโ€™s First Official Product Drop

The Wonyoungism strikes againโ€ฆ is this viral hairbrush actually worth the hype? ...

Alanna Chen
The Sopha Dopha Effect: A Blueprint Itinerary to Modern Seoul

The Sopha Dopha Effect: A Blueprint Itinerary to Modern Seoul

I fear Iโ€™ve been influenced. And honestlyโ€ฆ Iโ€™m not resisting it. Not sure if youโ€™re as parasocial as me, but I was living for her...

Alanna Chen
Wellington, Weโ€™re Still Thinking About You

Wellington, Weโ€™re Still Thinking About You

Two weeks well-spent; our Wellington Grand Opening and moments that stayed with us. ...

Alanna Chen
Auckland Cafe Month: Matcha Medals

Auckland Cafe Month: Matcha Medals

Didnโ€™t wake up early enough to make your own matcha? Or do you want to break bread and get a drink with friends? Here are...

Jenna De Vega
Cut it OUT: The Chopped to Chic Era

Cut it OUT: The Chopped to Chic Era

Hair has been LOUD latelyโ€ฆ too loud. Here are 8 hair trends that are going to eat in 2026 (with class, obviously). ...

Alanna Chen
New & Brewing: Food Spots Serving More Than Tasteful Treats

New & Brewing: Food Spots Serving More Than Tasteful Treats

Drinks arenโ€™t the only thing Aucklandโ€™s mixingโ€ฆ Itโ€™s quality ingredients, masterful precision and unique experiences that stick with you - come taste the vibe. ...

Alanna Chen
Auckland Restaurant Month: Whatโ€™s Actually Worth Feasting

Auckland Restaurant Month: Whatโ€™s Actually Worth Feasting

Hungry for something delicious but different? Hang up your apron, dare your tastebuds and take your friends out for every kind of get-together. ...

Alanna Chen
What to Bite: New & Cooking in Aucklandโ€™s Food Scene

What to Bite: New & Cooking in Aucklandโ€™s Food Scene

You can join a run club or try pilates, but nothing quite wakes your soul up than the scent of an incredible meal. Hungry? Weโ€™re...

Alanna Chen
Iconic Auckland Eats 2025: 100 Culinary Love Letters

Iconic Auckland Eats 2025: 100 Culinary Love Letters

For the meals that are so iconic you pretend to look at the menu, then order the same thing anyway. ...

Alanna Chen
Crave-Worthy Bites: Diary of A Foodie's Latest Tries

Crave-Worthy Bites: Diary of A Foodie's Latest Tries

Letโ€™s be real: lifeโ€™s too short for average meals. If youโ€™re on the hunt for your next favourite bite, consider this your cheat sheet to...

Alanna Chen
Out-the-Box Desserts: Aucklandโ€™s Sweet Surprises

Out-the-Box Desserts: Aucklandโ€™s Sweet Surprises

A recipe for sweet deception: indulge in the ultimate sensory adventure with Aucklandโ€™s most unique and Insta-worthy treats that are TOO cute to miss! ...

Alanna Chen
Bites on a Budget: Lunch in Auckland Under $16

Bites on a Budget: Lunch in Auckland Under $16

In this economy, we're eating to survive! Weโ€™re hunting the best bites on a budget. These are tasty eats with BIG flavour that just happen...

Vanessa Be
New to AKL? Let Us Plan Your Week

New to AKL? Let Us Plan Your Week

Welcome to the Big Smoke! Not sure where to start? Donโ€™t worry, weโ€™ll loosely plan your day for you. Experience the city like a local...

Vanessa Be
Treat Your Sweetie! V-Day Edition

Treat Your Sweetie! V-Day Edition

This Valentineโ€™s Day, treat your special person with delicious bites, sweet surprises and fun activities! Thereโ€™s something here for every couple or gal pal (Galentines,...

Vanessa Be
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