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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.
By Auckland Loop Newsroom · Sat, 1 August 2026
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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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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
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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+.
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Winter begins in earnest: Queenstown wakes to snow as ski season counts down to opening
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Thu, 28 May 2026
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Nelson disappointment highlights regional frustration with flight cuts
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