The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

Suitcase bought in auction is opened to find two dead children inside

A family in Auckland, New Zealand bought the suitcase - which contains the remains of two primary school-aged children - among a trailer-full of items after winning an online auction

Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

Human remains of two children aged between five and 10 found in suitcases as police try determine cause of death

Police in Auckland, New Zealand, launched a homicide investigation on Friday after the discovery was reported by the family who had transported the cases home before realising what was inside

Irish Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

Human remains found in suitcases were two young children, New Zealand police say

Police believe the remains had been concealed at a storage facility for years before the suitcases were purchased by an Auckland family at an auction

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

'One of the best' for the Warriors

The Warriors' 42-18 win over the Bulldogs in Auckland has been labelled arguably their best of the season.

AAP · Aug 12, 2022

Storm's win in Auckland comes at a cost

Melbourne snapped a four-game losing streak with a win against the Warriors, but injury and possible suspensions mar celebrations

AAP · Jul 29, 2022

Perth woman seriously injured after falling into sinkhole at New Zealand tourist attraction

The woman is in a stable condition after a hole opened up in a footpath leading into a Māori village tourist attraction about 200 kilometres south-east of Auckland.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Flung pickle token: artist asks $10,000 for McDonald’s burger ingredient

New Zealanders’ verdicts divided between ‘genius’ and ‘moronic’ as Auckland gallery exhibits fermented vegetable on ceiling

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022

Commentary: Want to escape America’s Armageddon? Don’t come to New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — When I lived in the United States and people learned I was from New Zealand, the immediate response was always something about “The Lord of the Rings” films, which were shot here, but I’ve never seen any of them. People also asked, “Why would you leave…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2022

New Zealand principals voice alarm as students fail to return to school after Covid lockdowns

One Auckland school has taken dozens of pupils off its register amid fears some are forced to find work as cost of living crisis hits

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022

Cameron Norrie: From Johannesburg and Auckland to Britain’s big Wimbledon hope

The Auckland-raised British number one has burst into the spotlight with his run at the All England Club.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022