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City Rail Link opening: ‘The budget for champagne is nil’

Auckland’s smart new metro line won't open until August at the earliest - and, amid claims of a big overspend on the new stations, no costly launch events are planned

Newsroom.co.nz

An interview with the author of the year

We continue our hyping of The Valley by Asher Emanuel, which sold out at the Auckland Writers Festival and is likely the year's best book

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A noble cat’s move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home?

After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in Sydney

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Winning essay: Building houses that we can call homes

The 19-year-old winner of the 2026 Rod Oram Memorial Essay Prize, Angela Fang, proposes an economic model in which we value housing for the warmth and stability it provides our families, and not just as an investment asset.

Newsroom.co.nz

Heartbreak spurs Auckland FC to power into grand final

Steve Corica reckoned his Auckland side had learned from last year's near-miss as they roared into the A-League Men grand final.

AAP

Auckland lock in grand final berth after routing Reds

Auckland FC are into the A-League Mens grand final after powering past Adelaide United.

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The City That Finally Has Somewhere Worth Retiring To

For generations, retiring well meant leaving the city. New Zealand is quietly making the case for why that no longer has to be true.

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Kiwis dramatically end Melbourne City's title defence

Melbourne City's title defence is over after falling in a penalty-shootout defeat to Auckland FC in their A-League Men elimination final on Saturday.

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New Zealand officials reject ‘comfort women’ statue after objections from Japan

Statue recognising Japan’s sexual slavery of up to 200,000 women in second world war will no longer be erected in Auckland

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand Breakers add key piece to NBL puzzle

Renowned sharpshooter DJ Vasiljevic has joined the New Zealand Breakers on a one-year deal as the Auckland-based club revamps their NBL roster.

AAP

Auckland mayor calls Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, issues apology: ‘Fumbled attempt at humour’

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has apologised after allegedly calling an Indian-origin Radio New Zealand staff member a “Muslim terrorist” during a visit to the broadcaster’s Auckland officesa.

The Times of India

Hurt City to roll dice on injuries for cut-throat final

Melbourne City are prepared to roll the dice on some key players' fitness as they prepare for an elimination final away to Auckland FC.

AAP

Anzac Day 2026: how the poppy has endured as our symbol of war and remembrance

In 1916, in the middle of the Great War, 2nd Lieutenant Leonard (Len) James Shaw of the 2nd Auckland Battalion sent a pressed Flanders poppy in folded paper to his niece Jessie Osborne in Waikato.

The Conversation

Mariners' upset win clinches Jets the Premier's Plate

The Central Coast Mariners have pulled off one of the upsets of the season to gift-wrap arch rivals the Newcastle Jets a maiden A-League Men's Premier's Plate.

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This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights

Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

AAP

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

The Guardian - AU

No double-bunking or snacks - but snoring is fine: Air New Zealand’s economy sleep pods set for launch

Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in children

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Police investigate ‘sudden death’ of woman on 17-hour Qantas flight

The passenger died during an overnight flight to Auckland

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Threatening anti-Indian graffiti found outside New Zealand school; Indian MP slams it ‘vile and cowardly’

New Zealand police has launched an investigation after a racist graffiti threatning 'All Indians' was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland. The incident is said to have triggered widespread outrage and concern among community leaders and residents.

The Conversation

NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead

Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication effort is gaining ground.

The Times of India

Indian man in Auckland faces abusive calls after video of him dumping trash from car goes viral: 'I already apologised'

An Indian-origin man in Auckland says he has filed complaints with police and sought help from online safety authorities after a video of him allegedly dumping cardboard went viral, leading to abusive messages and public backlash.

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Corica sees red as Auckland falter in ALM title race

Steve Corica is facing a ban for Auckland's run towards the A-League Men finals after his side lost ground on Newcastle in a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

AAP

Surging Tigers burst host Warriors' bubble

Wests Tigers have climbed into the NRL top four after posting their first win over the Warriors in Auckland in a decade.

The Guardian - AU

Dolphins, stingers and ‘salt tongue’: an epic ocean swim around New Zealand’s east coast

Jono Ridler has battled loneliness and fatigue as he aims to break the record for the longest unassisted staged swim – and raise awareness about fragile marine life

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