The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

Auckland lock in grand final berth after routing Reds

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

AAP · May 15

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.

inkl · May 8

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.

AAP · May 2

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 · Apr 22

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.

AAP · Apr 19

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.

Euronews · Apr 15

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.

AAP · Apr 15

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

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

The passenger died during an overnight flight to Auckland

The Independent UK · Apr 14

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 Times of India · Apr 14