More SailGP crashes, injuries inevitable: Tom Slingsby This month's horror collision in Auckland could be only the beginning for the SailGP with Tom Slingsby saying crashes will always happen in extreme sport. AAP · Feb 27
US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations Doug Ruch died in New Zealand in December after article called him a ‘conman’ but cause of death remains unknown The Guardian - US · Feb 21
A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss Giancarlo Italiano has resigned as Wellington Phoenix coach after his charges were humbled 5-0 in an A-League Men derby loss to Auckland. AAP · Feb 21
"In 2026, there's no better celebration of all that's heroic and daft and delightful about hard rock than The Darkness." The Darkness in Auckland, New Zealand - live review At the end of the year, The Darkness will headline the O2 in London: This week, we caught up with them at a venue 1/20th of the size in New Zealand Louder · Feb 19
SailGP racing halted after high-speed crash leaves one sailor hospitalised One sailor was left with compound fractures to both legs after the collision in Auckland on Saturday The Independent UK · Feb 14
Two sailors injured in horrific SailGP collision High-speed sailing league SailGP was forced to cut short the first day of its Auckland regatta following a crash that left two sailors injured. AAP · Feb 14
'Tough' journey but Vegas jackpot in reach for NRL's Tu After years of sacrifices, hurt and patience, St George Illawarra's Setu Tu would feel like the luckiest man in Las Vegas if he made his NRL debut in round one. AAP · Feb 7
'Jekyll and Hyde': Sydney eye breakthrough Auckland win With a 30-year friendship adding extra spice to a brewing cross-Tasman rivalry, Sydney FC are desperate to finally defeat Auckland FC for the first time. AAP · Feb 5
This central Auckland cottage tells a remarkable tale of the city’s bicultural history This story begins with a 160-year-old cottage, sited in a vortex of overlapping histories, and becomes the tale of a city itself. The Conversation · Feb 4
Kucharski nails late stunner as Glory down Auckland Auckland have dropped from first to third on the ladder after conceding two late goals in a 2-1 loss to Perth Glory at HBF Park. AAP · Jan 31
Wasteful Auckland implode in ALM draw with Mariners Auckland have blown a golden chance to strengthen their lead at the top of the A-League Men by playing out a 2-2 draw with Central Coast Mariners. AAP · Jan 24
Man swept away at river crossing as severe flooding forces evacuations in New Zealand Police say a man was missing after he and his vehicle were washed away during a river crossing near the town of Warkworth The Independent UK · Jan 21
City bullish on defender after Auckland comeback win Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 win over A-League Men leaders Auckland FC and are confident Kai Trewin has avoided injury. AAP · Jan 16
Air Canada flight diverted to Auckland after pilots detect ‘unusual odour’ The flight returned to Auckland airport out of an abundance of caution The Independent UK · Jan 15
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injuries that have dogged Fran Jones’s nascent career have bitten again, writes Tumaini Carayol
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Francesca Jones ‘relieved’ after battling injury to reach quarter-finals in Auckland The British No 3 fought back from a set and a break down to reach the last eight
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she's still competitive at 45 Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand
AAP · Jan 5 Uskok saves Bulls in draw with ALM leaders Auckland A headed goal from Tomi Uskok has salvaged a point for Macarthur FC and forced A-League Men leaders Auckland FC to settle for a draw.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 British No 3 secures biggest win of her career in Auckland to start 2026 season Francesca Jones, now ranked inside the top-100 in the world, secured a terrific victory at the Auckland Open
AAP · Jan 1 Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1 Newcastle have overcome two knee injuries and a red card to post a boilover 3-1 win over ladder leaders Auckland in enemy territory.
Euronews · Dec 31, 2025 New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display as world rings in new year An hour before midnight, the victims of the Bondi Beach attack – during which 15 were killed and 40 injured – were commemorated with a minute of silence
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 New Zealand's Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with fireworks from Sky Tower
The Guardian - AU · Dec 24, 2025 After more than a decade of tragedy, Christchurch emerges as New Zealand’s most ‘vibrant city’ Christchurch now at the centre of the country’s fastest-growing region as lower house prices, job prospects and thriving cultural scene entice people to the city
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 Auckland star strikes back in win over former ALM club Auckland FC have moved to the top of the A-League Men table after Lachlan Brook had the final say in a 2-0 win over his former team Western Sydney.