Food & Drink
Sean Vo And Levain Bakery Win National Bacon And Egg Pie Title
Blockhouse Bay's Levain Artisan Bakery took the 2026 bacon and egg title at the Bakels pie awards.
By Auckland Loop Newsroom · Wed, 5 August 2026
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Business
SCNZ Summit Brings Student Founders To University Of Auckland From 14 August
Startup Club NZ's three-day SCNZ Summit is scheduled for 14 to 16 August at the University of Auckland.
Tue, 4 August 2026
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Auckland Council Says Food Grades Will Stay Despite Bylaw Expiry
Auckland Council says letting the Food Safety Information Bylaw expire will not remove EatSafe food grades.
Tue, 4 August 2026
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Gloria Tuitupou And Noah Brown Lead Auckland Youth Investment Projects
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Tue, 4 August 2026
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Upper Harbour Board Moves Albany Library And Stream Projects Forward
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Tue, 4 August 2026
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Te Waihorotiu Midtown Walk Links New CRL Precinct Art And Transport
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Tue, 4 August 2026
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Going Global Music Summit Sets Auckland Industry Pathway As Earlybird Ends
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Tue, 4 August 2026
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Black Ferns Set Go Media Stadium Australia Test For 22 August
Auckland Stadiums says the Black Ferns will play Australia at Go Media Stadium on 22 August in the region's only 2026 Test.
Tue, 4 August 2026
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Sun, 2 August 2026
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Revved co-founder Rochelle Moffitt is putting founders and senior leaders in the same room at Viaduct Events Centre.
Sat, 1 August 2026
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NZTA Lists Auckland Overnight Motorway Closures From 2 To 7 August
NZTA says motorway improvement closures are scheduled across Auckland next week, with most closures from 9pm to 5am.
Sat, 1 August 2026
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University Of Auckland Takes Raising The Bar Talks Back To Ten Auckland Pubs
The free Raising the Bar programme returns on 25 August with 20 talks across inner-city venues.
Sat, 1 August 2026
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Auckland Housing Update Shows 1,567 Dwellings Consented In May
Knowledge Auckland's July housing update says 16,862 dwellings were consented in the year ending May 2026.
Sat, 1 August 2026
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MetService And WeatherWatch Show Auckland Starting August Mainly Fine
Auckland's first August weekend brings mainly fine conditions, morning cloud and a cooler southerly pattern.
Sat, 1 August 2026
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Jamie France's Outlier Space Raises US$7.35m For Auckland Microgravity Capsules
The Auckland startup says the funding will help recruit engineers and move reusable space-manufacturing capsules toward flight testing.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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North Shore Double Homicide Inquiry Leads To Murder Charges After Birkdale Callout
Police say two people were found dead in Glenfield after officers were first called to a Seon Place address in Birkdale.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Kāinga Ora Wesley West Pause Leaves O'Donnell Avenue Residents Facing Empty Homes
Residents say boarded-up houses and vacant lots on O'Donnell Avenue are attracting dumping after a larger redevelopment was paused.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Jayden Hokianga Designs Te Arahi Warriors Indigenous Round Jersey For August Games
The One NZ Warriors unveiled Te Arahi for the NRL and NRLW Indigenous Round home games on 7 and 8 August.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Ruby Nathan Joins Auckland FC Women Invitational XI For Chelsea Eden Park Clash
Auckland FC confirmed Ruby Nathan, Claire Winter, Lindsey Harris and Nya Baccelli as further additions for the 8 August match.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Takapuna Winter Lights Opens Free Four-Night Festival With Session Tickets
The North Shore festival runs from 30 July to 2 August across Waiwharariki Anzac Square, Hurstmere Road and Potters Park.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Western Springs Bowl Upgrade Turns Historic Auckland Stadium Toward Summer Concerts
A $2.5 million transformation is underway to reposition Western Springs as a dedicated outdoor concert bowl and boutique sports venue.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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WeatherWatch Shows Mainly Sunny Auckland Wednesday Before Rain Tonight
Auckland's 29 July forecast shows a mostly sunny day, northerlies, rain tonight and showers continuing into Thursday.
Wed, 29 July 2026
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Jadyn Flavell's Te Manu Ka Rewa Anchors Auckland Public Art Update
Auckland Council says 386 outdoor public artworks and 1,213 indoor works are part of the city collection.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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Richard Hills Says Mahurangi Stream Restoration Cut Fine Sediment 30 Percent
Six years of monitoring found restored Mahurangi streams carried less fine sediment than open-pasture comparison streams.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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Auckland Council Says Rates Fund Pipes, Parks, Bins And CRL In 2026-27
Council's 28 July explainer says rates make up about 40 percent of income and support daily city services.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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Chris Bishop Says Milldale Funding Model Will Be Easier Under Infrastructure Bill
The Government says amended infrastructure financing rules are designed to help councils and developers fund growth projects.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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NZTA Starts SH1 Northcote To Onewa Stormwater Night Works From 28 July
NZTA says stormwater improvements on SH1 between Northcote Road and Onewa Road run from 28 July to 3 August.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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WeatherWatch And MetService Show Fine Auckland Tuesday Before Thursday Showers
Auckland's 28 July forecast points to a cold fine day, then a northerly Wednesday and showery Thursday.
Tue, 28 July 2026
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Phil Clemas And LUMO To Launch 158 Square Metre Penrose Digital Billboard
LUMO says its new Great South Road screen will be Aotearoa's largest landscape digital billboard when it goes live on 2 November.
Mon, 27 July 2026
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Wayne Huang Helps Auckland Dragon Boating Build China Links From Westhaven
Westhaven highlights new links between the Auckland Dragon Boat Association and teams in Guangzhou and Zhuhai.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Auckland
West Auckland TikTok Live Stream Leads Police To Weapons And Cannabis Charges
Police say an 18-year-old man is due in Waitakere District Court after a TikTok live stream led officers to west Auckland offending.
Mon, 27 July 2026
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Auckland Transport Opens CRL Journey Planner Preview And First Look Station Events
AT launches a Journey Planner preview of the CRL-enabled network and confirms free First Look events at the three new stations.
Mon, 27 July 2026
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WeatherWatch And MetService Show Sunny 13C Auckland Start Before Midweek Rain
A mainly sunny Monday near 13 degrees with inland frosts, ahead of a midweek shift back toward rain and westerly winds.
Mon, 27 July 2026
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Going Global Names 23 Artists For Auckland Showcase Nights At Whammy And Double Whammy
Independent Music New Zealand names 23 showcasing artists for two Karangahape Road nights on 27 and 28 August.
Mon, 27 July 2026
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Sawyer Paul Brings LaunchPal Founder Lessons To GridAKL Breakfast
GridAKL's 28 July Bootstrapper's Breakfast is built around Sawyer Paul, founder of LaunchPal and co-founder of Concrete.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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Glen Innes Station Bridge Replaces Two Rail Level Crossings
Auckland Transport says the Glen Innes pedestrian bridge is open, replacing two level crossings and supporting City Rail Link readiness.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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MetService And WeatherWatch Put Auckland On Heavy Showers And Gale Watch
MetService lists heavy showers, possible hail and exposed gusts to 100 km/h, while WeatherWatch shows a breezy showery pattern easing into the week.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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Tottenham Beat Auckland FC Two Nil In Eden Park Friendly
Sky Sports and ESPN list Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 friendly win over Auckland FC, while Eden Park's event page anchors the local venue context.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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Ryan Fox To Bring Claret Jug To Auckland Welcome Home Event
Discover Auckland lists a free Ryan Fox welcome-home event at Takutai Square on 28 July after his historic Open Championship win.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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Books N Bricks Cafe Adds Vietnamese Nights At Bucklands Beach
Times reports Books and Bricks Cafe is serving traditional Vietnamese evening meals at 83B Hattaway Avenue in Bucklands Beach.
Sun, 26 July 2026
Property
Auckland Economic Update Shows House Prices Flat And Consents Rising
Knowledge Auckland's July update lists a $1,005,000 median house price, $675 average weekly rent and 16,862 new dwellings consented.
Sun, 26 July 2026
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Mike Maunsell And NILO Put North Shore Cleantech Into Industrial Adhesives
A new profile of NILO and chief executive Mike Maunsell shows an Auckland deep-tech team pushing plastic-waste adhesives toward commercial wood-panel factories.
Fri, 24 July 2026
Transport
Auckland Transport Sets Eden Park Match Travel For Tottenham And Auckland FC
AT confirms included bus and train travel, North Shore event buses, ferry rules and road closures for Sunday's Tottenham Hotspur v Auckland FC fixture at Eden Park.
Fri, 24 July 2026
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WeatherWatch And MetService Warn Auckland To Plan Around Rain And Gusty Westerlies
Windy showers with west to south-westerly gales possible in exposed places, plus afternoon rain that could turn heavy — Aucklanders are told to plan around a changeable Friday.
Fri, 24 July 2026
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Auckland FC Releases 26/27 Home Jersey Ahead Of Tottenham Hotspur Match
Auckland FC unveils its 26/27 A-League home jersey — blue-and-black stripes, gold champions detailing — before Sunday's Eden Park friendly with Tottenham Hotspur.
Thu, 23 July 2026
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Auckland Transport Lists 25 July Rail Closures On Southern, Eastern And Western Lines
AT's planned-closure calendar shows partial closures until midday on 25 July across the Southern, Eastern and Western lines, concentrated on the inner network.
Thu, 23 July 2026
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MetService And WeatherWatch Show Auckland Cloud And Showers On 23 July
Cloudy periods and isolated light showers, a high near 15C and cool southerly-influenced air across Auckland on Thursday, per MetService and WeatherWatch.
Thu, 23 July 2026
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Lara Fischel-Chisholm And Tom Sainsbury Bring Sharp Teeth To Q Theatre This Week
Dynamotion's dance-theatre hybrid Sharp Teeth runs at Q Theatre 23-25 July, blending Lara Fischel-Chisholm's choreography with Tom Sainsbury's comic instincts.
Thu, 23 July 2026
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Auckland Startup Week Opens October Founder Programme Across Wynyard Quarter
Auckland Startup Week's 12-16 October programme centres on founders, investors and corporate innovators, with a Wynyard Quarter homebase in Pipiri Lane.
Thu, 23 July 2026
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Takapuna Library Hosts Phoenix Palm Problem Talk For Auckland Gardeners
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Thu, 23 July 2026
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Auckland Council Approves Plan Change 120 Submission Round After Housing Vote
A 17-5 committee vote moves the revised Plan Change 120 intensification package to public notification, with a four-week submission round expected from late August.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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Auckland Transport Sets Out City Rail Link Train Line Changes For 2026 Opening
AT confirms new line names and transfer patterns for the CRL opening in the second half of 2026, with western passengers to Grafton, Newmarket and Parnell facing the biggest relearning.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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MetService And WeatherWatch Point To Auckland Showers Before Windy Friday
Cloudy periods and morning showers on Wednesday give way to a wetter, breezier Friday and showery Saturday before Sunday settles.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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Papakura Local Board Adopts 25 New Park Names Across Local Reserves
Names gifted by Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngati Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngai Tai ki Tamaki add a new layer of local identity to reserves across Papakura.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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Auckland Central City Library Hosts Listen Up Music Heritage Exhibition This Week
The free Listen up! exhibition on Atrium Level 2 uses Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections to trace how the city has enjoyed music, from sheet music to iPods.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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GridAKL Breakfast Puts Sawyer Paul Founder Sales Lessons In Front Of Auckland Startups
The 28 July Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast at GridAKL centres founder-led sales with LaunchPal and Concrete's Sawyer Paul.
Wed, 22 July 2026
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Auckland Police Seek Person Who Can Assist After Fatal Onehunga House Fire
Auckland City Police renewed a public appeal on 21 July for information about a person who may be able to assist the Trafalgar Street fatal-fire investigation.
Tue, 21 July 2026
Property
Auckland Council Opens Heritage Grants Worth Up To $50,000 For Historic Places
Auckland Council's 2026 Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme is open from 20 July to 14 September, offering up to $50,000 per project for owners, iwi and community groups.
Tue, 21 July 2026
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Ford New Zealand Becomes Auckland FC Official Vehicle Partner For New Season
Auckland FC has named Ford New Zealand its Official Vehicle Partner, with the car company providing a fleet of vehicles to support club operations.
Tue, 21 July 2026
Weather
WeatherWatch Shows Auckland Radar Clearing As Southwest Winds Keep Tuesday Cool
Auckland's Tuesday sits in a partly cloudy, breezy southwest pattern with passing showers on radar rather than a broad rain event, according to WeatherWatch.
Tue, 21 July 2026
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Kiwibank StartUp+ Anniversary Puts Non-Dilutive Capital Back In Front Of Auckland Founders
Kiwibank's first-anniversary update for its StartUp+ loan highlights non-dilutive capital assessed on a forward-looking basis, an option Auckland founders will note.
Tue, 21 July 2026
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A free, whanau-friendly Matariki market curated by Celestial Corner puts Maori wahine-led makers in the heart of the city on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, 18 July 2026
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Te Korakora Closes Auckland Matariki Festival At Queens Wharf With Free Kai Music And Performance
Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu closes the Matariki Festival at Queens Wharf on Saturday afternoon with free music, kai and performance.
Sat, 18 July 2026
Sport
All Blacks Beat Ireland At Eden Park And Warriors Beat Dragons On Auckland Sport Night
The All Blacks beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park while the Warriors beat the Dragons 20-12 at Go Media Stadium, delivering two home-city results on a crowded Auckland sport Saturday.
Sat, 18 July 2026
Weather
MetService And WeatherWatch Give Auckland A Cloudy 16-Degree Saturday With Light Shower Risk
Both MetService and WeatherWatch point to a cloudy, cool Auckland Saturday around 16 degrees with a light shower risk and late-night rain chance.
Sat, 18 July 2026
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FAM Food Art Market Brings Street Food And Local Makers Back To Karangahape Road
FAM: Food.Art.Market. returns to K' Road as a free monthly Saturday market focused on street food, art and local makers across the neighbourhood.
Sat, 18 July 2026
Travel
Air New Zealand Says Auckland To Western Sydney Flights Will Start On October 26
Air New Zealand will begin three weekly return flights from Auckland to the new Western Sydney International Airport on 26 October, with fares from $319 one-way.
Fri, 17 July 2026
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Starts 100 Days Of Startups To Spotlight Local Founders Before Startup Week
Mayor Wayne Brown is wearing a different Auckland startup T-shirt every day for 100 days, building visibility for local founders ahead of Auckland Startup Week from 12 to 16 October 2026.
Tue, 14 July 2026
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Auckland Annual Plan Puts $3.6 Billion Capital Spend And 7.9 Percent Rates Rise Into 2026/27 Budget
Auckland Council has voted through its Annual Plan 2026/27 with a $3.6 billion capital programme, $5.5 billion in essential services and an average 7.9 percent residential rates rise.
Tue, 14 July 2026
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MetService And WeatherWatch Point To Fine Auckland Finish After Morning Showers On 14 July
Auckland's Tuesday forecast points to a 17 degree high, morning shower risk clearing to a fine evening, with light winds turning westerly and fog developing overnight.
Tue, 14 July 2026
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Vector Lights Extends Matariki Harbour Bridge Show Through 19 July In Auckland
Vector Lights for Matariki continues nightly on the Auckland Harbour Bridge from 15 to 19 July, playing every 15 minutes between 6pm and midnight with a soundtrack created by Ngati Whatua Orakei.
Tue, 14 July 2026
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H.R. The Musical Brings Workplace Sketch Comedy To Auckland Live Until 18 July
Auckland Live is running H.R. The Musical at the Aotea Centre's Herald Theatre through 18 July, giving city audiences a compact workplace sketch-comedy option during a busy winter programme.
Tue, 14 July 2026
Transport
Auckland Transport Keeps Full Rail Network Closed Until Sunday Night For Matariki Works
Auckland's rail network remains fully closed through Sunday night as Auckland Transport uses the Matariki long weekend for City Rail Link trials, timetable prep and network upgrades.
Sun, 12 July 2026
Weather
MetService Forecast Gives Auckland A Fine Sunday After Sheltered Morning Frosts
Auckland's Sunday forecast is a winter reset rather than a warning day, with MetService showing a fine city forecast after sheltered morning frosts and some evening cloud.
Sun, 12 July 2026
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The Auckland Food Show Opens July Push For 200 Exhibitors At Auckland Showgrounds
The Auckland Food Show has moved into its July countdown, with the 2026 event listed for Auckland Showgrounds from 23 to 26 July and more than 200 exhibitors expected.
Sun, 12 July 2026
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Matariki Festival And School Holiday Listings Give Auckland Families A July Plan
Auckland families have a dense July events calendar to work through, with Matariki Festival 2026, school-holiday activities and cultural events sitting in the same winter window.
Sun, 12 July 2026
Lifestyle
Dog Man The Musical Brings Dav Pilkey Characters To Bruce Mason Centre From 14 July
Dog Man: The Musical opens at Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre on Tuesday 14 July, giving families a school-holiday theatre option built around Dav Pilkey's popular children's characters.
Sun, 12 July 2026
Business
Auckland Moon Festival Co-Founder Pushes Culture And Food Build-Up For September Event
Auckland Moon Festival is already building its 2026 audience, with a September Balmoral event listing, an official festival site and recent social promotion putting the co-founder vision in front of the public.
Sun, 12 July 2026
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Alex Davila Uses AI To Bring Howick's Fencible History Back To Life
Auckland filmmaker and CONICAL founder Alex Davila is using AI-assisted video to reimagine the Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps arriving at Howick Beach.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Auckland
Three Kings Bar Robbery Leaves Patron Injured As Police Seek Six Offenders
Police are seeking public help after six offenders allegedly robbed a Three Kings bar on Sunday night, assaulted a patron and fled in a stolen dark Nissan Tiida.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Transport
Kelsian And Belaire Win Auckland Ferry Contracts Worth About $101 Million
Kelsian and Belaire Ferries have won Auckland Transport's Western Package ferry contracts, expected to generate about NZ$101 million over seven years.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Transport
Auckland Rail Closures From 9 July Will Hit All Train Lines Before The Weekend
Auckland train passengers face full-line closures across the Southern, Eastern, Western and Onehunga lines from 9 to 12 July.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Property
Auckland Builders Need About 20 Percent More Capacity As New Home Consents Rise
Auckland's residential construction sector may need to lift capacity by about 20 percent over the next two years to keep up with new home consents.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Sport
Auckland United Face Tafea As Jo Dawkins Targets OFC Champions League Three-Peat
Auckland United's women are one win from another OFC Women's Champions League final, with coach Jo Dawkins preparing the defending champions for a semi-final against Tafea.
Mon, 6 July 2026
Auckland
Auckland Council Puts $79 Million Into Parks, Cemeteries And Community Assets
Auckland Council's 2026/2027 regional capital programme spends about $79 million on parks, cemeteries, climate, seismic strengthening and public art.
Fri, 3 July 2026
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Auckland Transport Completes Bus Driver Safety Screens Across 1,080 Buses
Auckland Transport has retrofitted protective driver screens across 1,080 buses, about 80 percent of the AT fleet, with new buses to include them as standard.
Fri, 3 July 2026
Business
Auckland Council Uses EnviroEyes Cameras And Satellite Checks To Cut Sediment Pollution
Smart cameras, satellite imagery and machine learning help Auckland Council spot sediment risks earlier across construction sites and exposed soil.
Fri, 3 July 2026
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Candice Baker Warns East Auckland Businesses Not To Hand Marketing To AI Autopilot
The Marketing Baker founder Candice Baker says small businesses should use AI as a tool, not as the final voice replacing strategy and judgement.
Fri, 3 July 2026
Travel
Narendra Modi Auckland Visit Puts India Trade, Tourism And Diaspora Ties On The Calendar
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Auckland on 10 to 11 July, the first Indian PM visit to New Zealand in 40 years, following the NZ-India FTA.
Fri, 3 July 2026
Opinion
Jared Novelly Aircraft Carrier Comments Put Auckland Harbour In Nuclear-Free Debate
New US Ambassador Jared Novelly's suggestion of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier visit to Auckland reopens New Zealand's nuclear-free debate.
Fri, 3 July 2026
Auckland
Swiss Dredging Trial At Wairau Pond Targets Auckland Harbour Sediment Waste
Auckland Council is testing a Swiss-engineered mobile dewatering plant at Wairau Pond, aiming to cut landfill sediment by up to 60 percent.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Business
Dr Sharad Paul Seeks Growth Capital For Healthy Skin Lab US Sunscreen Expansion
The Auckland skin cancer doctor's Healthy Skin Lab is seeking $4 million to scale its FDA-registered SPF 50 moisturiser in the United States.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Business
University Of Auckland TPA-2 Satellite Programme Opens Orbit Path For Six Payloads
The University of Auckland Space Institute's TPA-2 mission will carry six New Zealand-developed payloads into orbit in early 2028.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Property
Old Papatoetoe Renewal Shows Auckland Housing Growth Needs Streets And Play Spaces
New terraced homes sit beside play areas, cycle links, rail access and public art in a South Auckland regeneration case study.
Thu, 2 July 2026
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Auckland School Holiday Events Put Matariki, Libraries And Pools Into July Plans
Matariki Festival 2026 runs 4 to 19 July alongside council pool, library and community activities across Auckland.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Auckland
Auckland Council Starts 7.9 Percent Rates Year With City Rail Link Costs In Focus
The 2026/2027 Annual Plan takes effect with a $321 average residential rates rise driven largely by City Rail Link costs.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Transport
City Rail Link Handover Puts Auckland On Watch For A Sunday Opening Date
Ownership of the tunnels and stations has passed to KiwiRail and Auckland Transport, with a Sunday opening date still to be named.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Food & Drink
Henry Onesemo's Tala Makes Auckland Michelin History For Samoan Fine Dining
The Parnell restaurant is among the inaugural New Zealand Michelin one-star recipients, a first for Samoan fine dining.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Sport
Auckland United Beat Puaikura 7-0 To Reach OFC Women's Champions League Semi-Finals
The defending champions finished Group B unbeaten in Honiara with a second heavy win to seal a semi-final spot.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Transport
Greenhithe Bridge Crashes Bring State Highway 18 Rush Hour To A Standstill
Two crashes near the Squadron Drive off-ramp closed SH18 during the morning peak, with one moderate injury reported.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Property
Onetangi Rises As Waterview, Onehunga And Point Chevalier Lead Auckland Property Falls
OneRoof-Valocity data shows a split Auckland market at mid-year, with Waiheke's Onetangi up 6.1 percent while urban suburbs slide.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Weather
Ranui Tree Crash Leaves Auckland Council Assessing Storm-Damaged Home
A tree from a reserve crashed onto a Pooks Road home, leaving residents safe but the house badly damaged.
Fri, 26 June 2026
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SkyCity And AJ Hackett Launch 192-Metre SkyRide At Auckland Sky Tower
SkyRide opened today, lifting riders outside the Sky Tower before a high-speed controlled descent.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Auckland
Whanau Nga Uri Opens In Parnell To Add Central Auckland Birthing Capacity
The new 24/7 Parnell unit will support up to 400 women and families a year.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Business
Nature's Den Founder Alex Sherie Seeks Van For East Auckland Farm School
Brookby educator Alex Sherie is trying to trade from bark to a passenger van for Nature's Den.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Sport
Howick College Loose Forward Keana Farani Named In New Zealand U18 Pathways Squad
Howick College player Keana Farani has been selected for the July U18 Girls Pathways camp.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Lifestyle
Auckland-Coromandel Shellfish Closure Options Put Waiheke Coastline In Fisheries Review
Fisheries New Zealand's shellfish harvesting review includes closure options from the high-tide mark to 200 metres offshore.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Transport
NZTA Warns Auckland Harbour Bridge Could Close Briefly During 95km/h Gusts
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has warned Auckland drivers that strong winds forecast for Friday afternoon could force short closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Auckland
Mangere Markets Trust Questions Licence Loss After 29 Years At Town Centre
A long-running South Auckland market operator says it is very disappointed after losing the licence to operate Mangere Markets after 29 years.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Business
Auckland-Raised Odyssey Co-Founder Jeff Hawke Puts Kiwi Startup Talent In AI Spotlight
Auckland-raised engineer Jeff Hawke has put a New Zealand founder story into the centre of the global AI funding boom, with Odyssey reaching a valuation of about NZ$2.55 billion.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Food & Drink
Valentines Manukau Norovirus Investigation Puts Buffet Food Safety In Focus
Health and food safety authorities are investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to Valentines in Manukau after 15 people reported gastroenteritis symptoms.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Events
World Press Photo And Doc Edge Exhibition Opens In Auckland City Centre
World Press Photo and Doc Edge have opened a combined exhibition in Auckland city centre, bringing global photojournalism and immersive documentary into Smith & Caughey.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Food & Drink
Auckland Food Show Names July Line-Up With Chefs, Masterclasses And 200 Exhibitors
The Auckland Food Show has put its 2026 programme into clearer view, with a 23 July preview day, general entry 24-26 July, celebrity chefs and 200-plus exhibitors at Auckland Showgrounds.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Auckland
Chorus Says Central Auckland Internet Outage Could Last Until Thursday
A Chorus fault knocked out broadband across Westmere, Grey Lynn and parts of the inner west, with restoration not expected until Thursday.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Sport
Auckland FC Signs All Whites Midfielder Lachlan Bayliss After Title Season
Auckland FC's first announced signing since lifting the A-League Championship brings 23-year-old All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss home from Newcastle Jets.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Business
Winton Land Trading Halt Puts Chris Meehan Founder-Led Developer In Focus
Winton Land's ordinary shares were halted on the NZX on Wednesday afternoon, putting the Auckland-headquartered founder-led developer back under market attention.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Lifestyle
Auckland Council Opens Inorganic Collection Bookings For Reuse Push
Auckland Council is reminding residents to book inorganic collections, framing the annual service as both a household clear-out and a reuse pathway.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Travel
Auckland And Fukuoka Mark 40 Years Of Sister-City Trade And Culture Ties
Auckland Council marks 40 years of formal sister-city ties with Fukuoka, highlighting a relationship built around culture, education, tourism and trade.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Weather
MetService Keeps Auckland Under Heavy Rain Watch As Low Crosses North Island
MetService has kept Auckland and Great Barrier Island under a heavy rain watch as a Tasman Sea low brings wet, windy and warm conditions across the upper North Island.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Business
Sir John Kirwan Says Ask Groov Data Shows Kiwis Want Early Mental Health Help
Groov co-founder Sir John Kirwan says new Ask Groov data, more than 12,000 AI conversations since October 2025, shows Kiwis want preventative mental wellbeing support.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Transport
Scott Point Temporary Road To Open After Auckland School Traffic Complaints
Auckland Transport's temporary Scott Point road linking Joshua Carder Drive and Squadron Drive will open this month after gridlock and school-traffic complaints.
Tue, 23 June 2026
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Jacinda Ardern's Sandringham House Goes To July Auction With $2.12m Estimate
Dame Jacinda Ardern's former Sandringham bungalow heads to auction on 8 July with a $2.12m to $2.46m estimate, well above the suburb's $1.45m average.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Sport
Danny Hay Leaves Auckland FC As Club Searches For New Coaching Team
Assistant coach Danny Hay follows Steve Corica to Yokohama F. Marinos, leaving Auckland FC searching for a new coaching group before the 26 July Tottenham match.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Weather
MetService Puts Auckland Under Heavy Rain Watch As Tasman Low Moves In
MetService has placed Auckland and Great Barrier Island under a heavy rain watch from 8am to 7pm on Wednesday as a Tasman low brings rain, wind and colder weather.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Lifestyle
Pukekawa Auckland Domain Paths Reopen After Storm-Damaged Walks Restored
OurAuckland highlights restored Pukekawa / Auckland Domain walks including Lovers' Walk, The Glade Path, Nikau Walk and Pukekawa / Domain Walk after storm damage.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Business
Rizwan Rasheed Founder Finance Session Puts Auckland Startup Runway Under Scrutiny
GridAKL hosts the June Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast on 30 June, with Chartered Accountant Rizwan Rasheed unpacking burn, margin and runway for early-stage founders.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Transport
Auckland Transport Opens Orewa Paid Parking Feedback From 22 June
Auckland Transport is consulting from 22 June to 23 July on two paid parking options for Orewa Town Centre, at $1 per hour with 10 minutes free for quick pick-ups.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Sport
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Scores Four Tries As Warriors Beat Cowboys 38-20
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scored a career-best four tries from the wing as the Warriors beat North Queensland 38-20 in Christchurch, snapping a two-game losing run.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Auckland
Auckland Police Seek Heremaia Manuel After Freeman's Bay Burglary Investigation
Auckland Police are asking for help to locate Heremaia Manuel, 41, after a sexually motivated burglary investigation in Freeman's Bay in the early hours of Saturday 20 June.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Lifestyle
Listen Up Exhibition Brings Auckland Music Heritage To Central City Library Today
Central City Library's free Listen Up exhibition traces Auckland's music memory from sheet music to iPods, drawn from Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Weather
Auckland Forecast Gives Monday A Fine Start Before Tuesday Wind And Rain
MetService calls Monday mainly fine for Auckland with a late shower possible, while WeatherWatch forecasts a wet, windy Tuesday with around 28.6mm of rain.
Mon, 22 June 2026
Sport
India Beat New Zealand 2-0 In Auckland To Win The FIH Women's Nations Cup
India won the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2-0 over New Zealand at North Harbour Hockey Stadium, sealing an unbeaten Auckland campaign and Pro League qualification.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Transport
NZTA Lists Auckland Overnight Motorway Closures For 21-26 June
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has published its 21-26 June Auckland overnight closure bulletin, with works generally running 9pm to 5am and weather delays pushed to the next available night.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Food & Drink
Matariki Twilight Markets Bring Maori Kai Trucks To Te Toangaroa Tonight
Te Toangaroa hosts a free Matariki Twilight Markets event tonight from 4pm to 9pm with local Maori kai trucks, mahi toi, live music and an after-dark light path.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Events
Auckland Youth Orchestra Plays Dvorak And Double Concerto At Town Hall Today
Auckland Youth Orchestra performs Bizet, Sejourne's Double Concerto and Dvorak's New World Symphony at Auckland Town Hall from 2.30pm today, with most tickets free.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Business
Laneway Co-Founders Bring 21st Birthday Festival Back To Western Springs
Laneway Festival's 2026 New Zealand date is locked in for Western Springs Stadium on Thursday 5 February, with co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio leading a refreshed Trans-Tasman tour.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Weather
WeatherWatch Forecast Gives Auckland A Sunny Sunday Before Tuesday Rain
Auckland is mostly sunny at 16 degrees today, with showers tonight, mixed Monday and a wet, windy Tuesday forecast to bring up to 24.5mm of rain.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Business
Karangahape Road Businesses Face Fresh Closures As Neck Of The Woods And Flying Out Shut
Live music venue Neck of the Woods and independent record shop Flying Out are the latest K Road operators to announce closures as post-Covid pressures bite.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Auckland
Auckland Police Seize 486 Cannabis Plants In Operation Green Raids Across Four Suburbs
Search warrants in Hillsborough, New Windsor, Mount Roskill and Mount Albert dismantled sophisticated indoor cultivation setups, with no arrests yet announced.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Transport
Auckland Rail Closures Hit Southern Eastern And Western Lines On 20 June
Auckland Transport's planned closure calendar lists partial closures across the Southern, Eastern and Western lines until midday on Saturday 20 June.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Events
Te Hui Ahurei O Matariki Brings Free Kapa Haka Kai And Kite Making To Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens hosts a free 10am to 4pm Matariki Festival Day on 20 June, with kapa haka, waiata, carving, raranga and kite making for whānau.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Travel
Henry Van Asch Says AJ Hackett SkyRide Will Take Auckland Visitors 192 Metres Up The Sky Tower
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand's SkyRide opens on 26 June, billed as the world's highest lift-and-descent ride at 192 metres up Auckland's Sky Tower.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Weather
Auckland Gets A Fine 20 June Forecast As Warm Winter Pattern Keeps June Running High
MetService lists 16 degrees and mainly fine conditions for Auckland on Saturday, set inside a national pattern running about 2 degrees above normal.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Weather
Auckland Forecast Shows Tuesday Cloud After Monday Showers Clear
WeatherWatch's 15 June outlook points to a grey, breezy Tuesday and a usable midweek window before showers return on Saturday.
Mon, 15 June 2026
Sport
India and Japan Wins Open Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Auckland
Opening day at the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup sees India beat the United States 3-2 and Japan beat Uruguay 3-1, with New Zealand hosting as defending champion.
Mon, 15 June 2026
Weather
Auckland Forecast Shows Dry Weekend Window Before Monday Showers
WeatherWatch's 11 June outlook points to a workable Friday and Saturday before showers return early next week.
Thu, 11 June 2026
Auckland
Central Interceptor Puts Auckland Harbour Water Quality Back in Focus
Auckland Council says the 16.2km Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel will go fully live in late July 2026, with the northern half due for commissioning and inner-harbour overflows expected to fall.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Business
Security Tech Showcase Turns Eden Park Into a Business Floor
SecTech NZ opens at Eden Park on 9 June 2026 before moving to Wellington and Christchurch, putting installers, integrators, locksmiths and facilities managers in one room for the day.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Sport
Michael Woud Extension Gives Auckland FC Another Anchor
Auckland FC announced on 9 June 2026 that goalkeeper Michael Woud signed a contract extension after playing 28 times this season, keeping nine clean sheets, earning a club-record six Player of the Match awards, lifting the Championship trophy and earning an All Whites World Cup call-up.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Weather
Clearer Skies Give Auckland a Practical Winter Window
WeatherWatch's 9 June Auckland forecast listed mostly clear skies with breezy southerlies, a 15-degree high and a 0 percent rain chance — a planning window for errands, sport and event setup.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Property
May Sales Lift Gives Auckland Property a Firmer Winter Reading
Barfoot & Thompson reported 885 May sales at a $980,000 median and a $1,157,213 average, with managing director Peter Thompson saying buyers returned in strength after a cautious April.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Lifestyle
Winter Light Cathedral Gives Aotea Square an Easy After-Dark Plan
Discover Auckland lists Winter Light Cathedral at Aotea Square from 30 May to 5 July 2026, a free walk-through LED installation that gives families and city workers an easy winter evening stop.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Transport
Mount Smart Road T3 Works Keep Onehunga and Penrose Moving Carefully
Auckland Transport is building a weekday 4pm-7pm T3 transit lane on Mount Smart Road between Victoria Street and the Royal Oak roundabout, a corridor that carries roughly 18,000 vehicles a day.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Travel
Hockey Nations Cup Gives North Shore Visitors a June Itinerary Anchor
Discover Auckland lists the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup from 15 to 21 June 2026 at the National Hockey Centre, with eight teams playing 20 matches and broadcast on TVNZ+.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Food & Drink
FAM Brings K Road Food, Art and Market Browsing Into June
Discover Auckland lists FAM: Food.Art.Market. on Karangahape Road from 18 April to 12 December 2026, with the next session on Saturday 13 June running stalls and street food from Beresford Square through Mercury Lane.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Events
June Make Days Turns the Maritime Museum Into a Family Stop
Discover Auckland lists June Make Days - Treasure Maps at the New Zealand Maritime Museum from 7 to 28 June 2026, a low-friction creative activity for children during a winter month.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Opinion
Auckland Needs More Specific News, Not Louder News
Today's confirmed source set includes a late-July Central Interceptor commissioning point, a weekday 4-7pm Mount Smart Road T3 window, a 15-degree Auckland forecast and a 13 June FAM session — useful only if local media keeps the details clear.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Auckland
Police Appeal Keeps Morningside Train Assault in Public View
Police have asked Aucklanders for help identifying several young women who may have information about a serious Halloween-night assault at Morningside Train Station.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Business
NZCryptoCon Puts Auckland at the Centre of Digital Finance Debate
NZCryptoCon at the NZ International Convention Centre tests whether Auckland can host serious digital-finance debate amid public scepticism and regulatory uncertainty.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Weather
A Grey Auckland Start Keeps Winter Planning Practical
Cloud, cool temperatures, light showers and breeze across Auckland's first full week of June make planning the small details matter.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Lifestyle
Planting Days Give Aucklanders a Hands-On Winter Reset
Council-listed planting events at Martins Bay Wetland and Green Road Reserve give residents a practical, social way to spend a winter Sunday.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Transport
Rail and Motorway Notices Keep Auckland Commuters Checking Twice
Western Line closures and overnight motorway maintenance mean Auckland travel rewards people who check before they leave.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Travel
Electric-Hybrid Ferry Brings a New Visitor Story to the Harbour
Waitemata 1, Auckland's first plug-in electric-hybrid fast ferry, is set to enter Devonport service in June.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Food & Drink
PonsonBurger Final Day Keeps Auckland's Food Map Local
PonsonBurger's third-year run finished on Sunday 7 June with 38 Ponsonby eateries turning the suburb into a winter food trail.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Events
Auckland Photography Festival Turns the Waterfront Into a Free Gallery
Outdoor exhibitions across Karanga Plaza, Te Komititanga Square, Silo Park and Queens Wharf turn central Auckland into a winter arts circuit.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Opinion
Auckland's Big Upgrades Need Small, Clear Instructions
Rail closures, motorway maintenance and a new ferry fleet all matter — but the success of big projects depends on small, plain instructions.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Sport
Blues Stay Alive After Heavy Qualifying Final Loss
A 52-31 loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch sends the Blues to a semi-final in Wellington with no margin for waste.
Sat, 6 June 2026
Property
Builders Conference Turns Auckland Property Talk Toward Delivery
The NZ Certified Builders Conference in Auckland focuses on compliance, code and delivery — the parts of property the price index does not measure.
Sat, 6 June 2026
News
Hundreds of motorcyclists bring Auckland Harbour Bridge to a crawl in ACC levy showdown
Riders from across the country converged on the city in a slow-rolling protest that may be just the opening move in a protracted legal battle over rising registration costs.
Sat, 30 May 2026
News
'Two percent is freeloading': Hegseth singles out New Zealand at Singapore defence summit
The US Secretary of Defence made the blunt assessment directly to a New Zealand delegate — while the country's own Defence Minister sat in the audience — just days after Budget 2026 pledged a $1.5 billion boost to military spending.
Sat, 30 May 2026
News
Willis bets on discipline, doubles down on trades, and ends fees-free in one fell swoop
New Zealand's election-year budget pulls the return to surplus forward by a full year, axes the fees-free tertiary scheme, and slashes 8,700 public service jobs — all while insisting the country is on the right track.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Sport
Chiefs demolish Blues 59–34 in Battle of the Bombays to end the regular season with a roar
Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.
Sat, 30 May 2026
News
Two dead in separate crashes within an hour of each other as New Zealand heads into a long weekend
A person died at the scene in central Taupō, and a second fatality occurred south of Dunedin, as police issued a pointed reminder about road safety ahead of the Queen's Birthday weekend.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Travel
Winter begins in earnest: Queenstown wakes to snow as ski season counts down to opening
Temperatures across the South Island have dropped sharply as June approaches, with the mountains accumulating their earliest snowfall in three years. For the tourism industry, it could not come soon enough.
Sat, 30 May 2026
News
Aratere report puts spotlight on ferry training after steering system change
A final report into the Aratere grounding has renewed attention on how major transport operators manage equipment changes, crew training and safety checks before vessels return to service.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Business
Budget boost for trades training aims to double academy opportunities
The Government's Budget 2026 investment in trades training has been welcomed by employers looking for stronger pipelines into construction, mechanical, electrical, agricultural and other practical careers.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Weather
King's Birthday weekend forecast brings rain, wind and a surprise warm-up
New Zealanders heading away for King's Birthday weekend are being urged to watch the forecast, with rain, wind and a late-autumn temperature lift expected across parts of the country.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Opinion
Opinion: New Zealand cannot wait for another AI abuse case before fixing deepfake laws
The first deepfake sexual abuse prosecution should not be treated as a one-off legal curiosity. It should be treated as a warning.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Regional New Zealand is paying the price for airline economics
Airlines have to make commercial decisions, but regional communities are right to ask what happens when the numbers no longer support the connections they rely on.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Townhouse losses show density alone will not solve the housing problem
New Zealand needs more housing, but the latest townhouse resale figures show that building more of one product is not the same as building the homes people truly want.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Sideline abuse is stealing the joy from kids' sport
Children should not have to watch adults lose control from the sideline. Referees should not be abused for helping kids play a game.
Fri, 29 May 2026
News
Deepfake abuse case renews calls for stronger AI protection laws
New Zealand's first deepfake sexual abuse prosecution has intensified debate over whether the country's laws are moving quickly enough to protect people from AI-generated harm.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Business
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25 percent but warns rate rises may be coming
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but its message to households and businesses was clear: inflation pressure has not gone away.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Business
Mainfreight profit falls as transport sector absorbs global cost pressure
Mainfreight has reported a lower full-year net profit, highlighting how freight and logistics companies are still working through uneven demand and higher operating costs.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Sport
Sport Waikato says enough is enough after sideline abuse incidents
Sport Waikato has called for a cultural reset after a series of sideline abuse incidents raised concern about the impact of adult behaviour on young players and officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Travel
Air NZ and Singapore Airlines expand partnership as long-haul demand grows
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are expanding their joint network, a move that could strengthen international connections for Kiwi travellers heading into Asia, Europe and beyond.
Thu, 28 May 2026
News
Auckland fault study warns of serious quake risk in the city's south
New research identifying activity on the Mangatangi Fault has prompted fresh concern about Auckland's earthquake preparedness and the risk faced by communities in the city's south.
Wed, 27 May 2026
News
Gloriavale education review raises serious questions over children's learning
A review of Gloriavale families' homeschooling has raised concerns about overcrowded living conditions, limited curriculum coverage and whether children are receiving the breadth of education expected in New Zealand.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Sport
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's season ends with ACL injury as Warriors push on
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's latest knee injury has brought an emotional end to his season and, potentially, his time in the NRL before his planned move to England.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Sport
Auckland FC crowns remarkable rise with first A-League title
Auckland FC has completed one of the most rapid rises in New Zealand football, beating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final to claim the A-League championship.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Lifestyle
Kiwis are tracking steps, sleep and stress — but is all the data helping?
Wearables and health apps have turned ordinary routines into streams of data, but experts and everyday users are still debating whether the numbers make people healthier or simply more anxious.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Food & Drink
Auckland bakery closure puts food safety grading back in public view
A popular Auckland bakery's temporary closure after receiving an E food safety grade has put council grading systems and customer trust back under the spotlight.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Sport
Jennah Wootten takes over Netball NZ after turbulent year for the game
Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennah Wootten as chief executive, handing one of the country's largest women's sports to an experienced sports leader after a difficult period.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Property
Townhouse resale losses raise questions over New Zealand's density boom
Fresh housing market reporting shows a notable share of townhouses selling at a loss, raising questions about buyer demand, build quality perceptions and whether some areas have absorbed too much similar stock.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Lifestyle
Body clocks and workouts: why exercise timing may matter more than people think
New discussion around body clocks and exercise is challenging the idea that the best workout is simply the one people can fit in.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Events
Post Malone announces one-off Auckland show as major concert demand stays strong
Post Malone has announced a one-off Auckland show, adding another major international act to New Zealand's events calendar and giving fans a rare local date.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Property
Housing confidence falls as interest rate worries return
Confidence in the housing market has weakened as households reassess affordability and the possibility of higher interest rates later in the year.
Wed, 20 May 2026
Business
Auckland Manufacturer Acron Plastics Moves From Paper-Based Orders to Digital Production
Auckland manufacturer Acron Plastics is showing how a traditional small business can modernise without losing the specialist service that made it successful in the first place.
Tue, 19 May 2026
Food & Drink
Bluff Oyster Festival organisers fear 2026 event could be the last
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival have warned this year's event may be the last, with costs, supply pressures and the challenge of running regional events all weighing on its future.
Mon, 18 May 2026
Business
Auckland Fashion Label Harris Tapper Takes Its Quiet Luxury Look to New York
Auckland womenswear label Harris Tapper is proving a New Zealand brand does not need to shout to be noticed overseas, with a formal launch into the United States.
Fri, 15 May 2026
Business
Air New Zealand warns of heavy annual loss as fuel shock hits the airline
Air New Zealand is bracing for a full-year loss before tax in the hundreds of millions as volatile jet fuel prices and international instability continue to weigh on the national carrier.
Thu, 14 May 2026
Food & Drink
Rotorua cafe plans fully immersive te reo Māori hospitality experience
A Rotorua cafe is aiming to become New Zealand's first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe, blending hospitality, language revitalisation and everyday cultural confidence.
Wed, 13 May 2026
Events
The Others Way ends after a decade on Karangahape Road
The Others Way festival has come to an end after a decade, closing a distinctive chapter in Auckland's live music and Karangahape Road culture.
Wed, 13 May 2026
Business
Healthtex Founder Takes Kiwi Self-Care Product to the US Market
New Zealand-founded Healthtex is taking a sensitive healthcare product into the United States market, after years of customer feedback, pharmacy experience and product development.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Events
Chelsea FC Women to play Auckland invitational side at Eden Park
Chelsea FC Women are set to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading women's football clubs to New Zealand.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Property
Economists warn house prices may have further to fall in 2026
New Zealand's housing market remains under pressure, with economists warning prices may have further to fall as interest-rate expectations, household budgets and buyer caution weigh on demand.
Sun, 10 May 2026
Weather
Rapidly deepening low brings flooding, outages and road closures
A rapidly deepening low has caused flooding, power cuts and road disruption, with emergency services and councils responding to weather-related damage across affected areas.
Fri, 8 May 2026
Property
First-home buyers face more choice but affordability remains the hard part
First-home buyers may be seeing more listings and less frantic competition, but deposits, lending tests and everyday living costs are still making the path into ownership difficult.
Fri, 8 May 2026
Business
Young Franchise Owner Takes Over HELL Kāpiti After Starting as Delivery Driver
At just 21, Josh Stretch has gone from delivering pizzas after school to owning his own HELL Pizza store in Kāpiti.
Thu, 7 May 2026
Weather
Heavy rain warnings sweep South Island's west after settled start to May
A wet weather system has brought heavy rain warnings to the South Island's west, interrupting a settled spell and putting rivers, roads and coastal areas back under watch.
Tue, 5 May 2026
Lifestyle
Expat Kiwi says healthy living feels easier in Australia
A Kiwi living in Australia has sparked discussion about whether everyday healthy living is easier across the Tasman, from gym access and fresh food habits to weather, social routines and wellness culture.
Sun, 3 May 2026
Lifestyle
Budgeting family shows how supermarket habits are changing under pressure
As grocery bills remain a major pressure point for households, one budgeting-focused family's supermarket habits show how New Zealanders are changing what they buy, how they plan and where they cut back.
Sat, 2 May 2026
Weather
NIWA outlook points to uneven winter rainfall risk across New Zealand
NIWA's seasonal outlook for May to July points to a winter period where rainfall, soil moisture and river flows may vary significantly by region.
Fri, 1 May 2026
Travel
Nelson disappointment highlights regional frustration with flight cuts
Nelson's mayor has voiced disappointment over further Air New Zealand flight cuts, reflecting growing frustration in regional centres that depend on reliable air links for business, tourism and family travel.
Fri, 1 May 2026
Business
Auckland Agency Marvel Experiences Turns Brand Events Into Real-World Memories
Auckland-based Marvel Experiences is building a business around something many brands are trying to rediscover: real-life connection.
Mon, 30 March 2026
Events
Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts wraps Wellington programme
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts has wrapped its 2026 programme in Wellington, bringing performance, music, ideas and public art into the city's cultural calendar.
Sun, 15 March 2026
Business
Tāmaki Makaurau Artist Stuart Savage Builds TUARE Around Culture, Craft and Community
For 23-year-old Stuart Savage, TUARE is not just a creative business. It is a way to carry language, culture and memory through physical work.
Thu, 12 March 2026
Food & Drink
Women in Food & Drink Awards celebrates industry leaders across Aotearoa
The Women in Food & Drink Aotearoa New Zealand Awards have highlighted the chefs, producers, educators and entrepreneurs shaping the country's food culture.
Mon, 9 March 2026
Business
Possibl AI Founder Says Kiwi SMEs Are Already Paying for AI They Do Not Use
Possibl AI co-founder Nyssa Waters says many New Zealand small businesses are closer to using artificial intelligence than they realise.
Wed, 25 February 2026
Business
TMPlus Founder Says Franchise Systems Must Be Built Around Franchisee Success
TMPlus principal Tereza Murray says too many franchise systems are designed around what is easiest for head office, rather than what helps franchisees succeed day to day.
Wed, 25 February 2026
Business
Wolfe Property Coaching Founder Turns Near-Bankruptcy Into a $20M Property Business
Before building a property portfolio worth more than $20 million and founding Wolfe Property Coaching, Ilse Wolfe came close to bankruptcy.
Mon, 2 February 2026
Lifestyle
Jason Momoa calls New Zealand home as Auckland doubles for Honolulu in new action film
The Wrecking Crew brought Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and more than 1400 local cast and crew to Auckland, highlighting the growing pull of New Zealand's screen industry.
Fri, 30 January 2026
Business
Waiheke's Island Interiors Builds a Business Around Luxury Homes and Flexible Work
Island Interiors founder Susannah Matheson has built a boutique design business around one of Auckland's most distinctive property markets.
Thu, 29 January 2026
News
Families evacuated as Pāpāmoa slip turns summer rain into tragedy
After days of heavy rain, a landslide on Welcome Bay Road left two people dead, homes evacuated and a Bay of Plenty community facing a long recovery.
Fri, 23 January 2026
Weather
The night the southern lights came north: Kiwis capture rare aurora across New Zealand
A powerful solar storm pushed aurora australis farther north than usual, giving stargazers a rare summer light show over parts of both islands.
Wed, 21 January 2026
Events
Auckland welcomes 2026 with fireworks, families and a citywide countdown
Thousands gathered around the central city, waterfront and volcanic viewpoints as the Sky Tower marked the start of the new year with lasers, projections and fireworks.
Thu, 1 January 2026
Auckland
"It's the Job I Remember at the End of the Week"
Inside the Candoo Good Project, the quiet community initiative changing lives one lawn at a time
Fri, 12 December 2025