Auckland see off Mariners to reclaim top spot in ALM Auckland will start an extended run of away games on a winning note and atop the A-League Men table after cruising to a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland Another morning, another crash on one of Auckland’s major roads. Traffic isn’t moving. Drivers sit in their cars rehearsing reasons for being late again. Radio hosts offer the usual advice: leave earlier and find an alternative route. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025
29 hours in the sky: China Eastern’s Shanghai-Buenos Aires flight sets record for ultra-long travel The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland. Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
Jewellery Heist Gone Gross: Suspect Swallows Fabergé Egg and Police Play the Waiting Game Auckland police recover a $19,000 James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after a man allegedly swallowed it during a theft, following six days of careful monitoring. International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2025
Auckland survive late scare to prevail in ALM derby Auckland FC have survived a late scare to remain undefeated in the New Zealand derby, with Sam Cosgrove causing chaos for A-League Men rivals Wellington. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
New Zealand man in custody after swallowing stolen €18,000 Fabergé diamond pendant The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered. Euronews · Dec 3, 2025
NZ now has a narrow window to stop the Asian yellow-legged hornet – here’s how everyone can help The first Asian yellow-legged hornets observed in Auckland in winter were two old and slow males. Many people were concerned and worried. Now, at the end of spring, what we’ve seen is a potential nightmare. The Conversation · Nov 30, 2025
Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland The Newcastle Jets have fought through torrential rain to beat Auckland FC 2-1 in the A-League Men and move off the bottom of the table. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnation A year after the 2023 census, changes were already taking place in New Zealand’s population that meant the data was in danger of being superseded. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025
Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
Bruce McLaren's grave vandalised as police open inquiry ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix Bruce McLaren’s family graves at Auckland’s Waikumete Cemetery were defaced with gold paint and toy cars Motorsport · Nov 6, 2025
Venus to start at 45 in NZ as Australian Open looms Venus Williams is to start her 33rd straight season in women's tennis at the Auckland Classic, with another Australian Open appearance a possibility at 45. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Venus Williams, 45, to open 33rd straight professional season at Auckland Classic Venus Williams, 45, will open her 33rd WTA season at Auckland’s ASB Classic, extending one of tennis’s most extraordinary careers The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
A deadly European hornet has reached NZ – we can all help stop its spread The discovery of yellow-legged hornet nests in Auckland is frightening. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025 ‘Nature is abundant’: a local’s guide to Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau New Zealand’s largest city is densely green and very pretty, says local art curator Nathan Pohio. It’s also packed with restaurants, small bars and galleries
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 'Back home': Sth Melb, Auckland delight in OFC league South Melbourne and Auckland FC have been included in the new OFC Pro League competition and both have high hopes.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf Tonga missed Jason Taumalolo in the Pacific Cup loss to Samoa, but coach Kristian Woolf says nothing will stop him from playing the must-win clash in Auckland.
The Conversation · Oct 26, 2025 NZ’s first marine reserve is turning 50 – the lessons from its recovery are invaluable New Zealand’s first legislated marine reserve, established 50 years ago around Te Hāwere-a-Maki/Goat Island north of Auckland, was also among the very first in the world.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 England win series after washout in final New Zealand T20 but Brook left frustrated Rain meant only 25 balls were bowled in the final T20 between New Zealand and England in Auckland
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 England clinch T20 series win over New Zealand with Auckland washout Just 22 balls were possible in the third match in the series.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 New Zealand v England: final men’s T20 abandoned – as it didn’t happen Over-by-over report: England’s T20 series against New Zealand finishes on a rather damp note but the tourists claim 1-0 win
AAP · Oct 19, 2025 Brown the hero as New Zealand outlast Samoa New Zealand have held on to beat Samoa 24-18 in an epic opening to the Pacific Cup in Auckland, with Dylan Brown the difference for the hosts.
The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025 Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law – but it comes with a catch A new law that almost triples the protected area in the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana – New Zealand’s largest marine park at more than 1.2 million hectares, surrounding Auckland and the Coromandel peninsula – is something to be celebrated.
The Fashion Central · Oct 1, 2025 Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana Still Not Seen Despite Appeals The family of a young woman missing in Auckland for more than a month says they are desperate for answers, with no confirmed sightings or financial activity
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 Frustrated Wallabies coach says Bledisloe loss 'on us' While frustrated by some refereeing calls, coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies need to improve across the board in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth.