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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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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

The Independent UK

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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.

AAP

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.

Euronews

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

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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.

Motorsport

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

AAP

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.

The Guardian - US

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

‘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

'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.

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