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Top 10 Summer Sports Activities in New Zealand

New Zealand's December–February summer is bright and full of outdoor activities.

inkl · Jul 28, 2025

Auckland is NZ’s ‘primate city’ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision

The recent report comparing Auckland to nine international peer cities delivered an uncomfortable truth: our largest city is falling behind, hampered by car dependency, low-density housing and “weak economic performance”.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

Gregor Brown will join the tourists party in Melbourne after featuring for Scotland in Auckland on Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

NZ Police find newborn's body in Auckland bin

New Zealand police have a woman in custody in a homicide investigation following the find of a newborn baby's body in a rubbish bin.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

Beyond playgrounds: how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence

Children’s play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually separated, often literally fenced off, from the rest of urban life.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025

Maori Party MP Kemp dies in New Zealand

The Maori Party is mourning one of its MPs, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died in Auckland overnight after a July 2024 diagnosis of kidney disease.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

The mission failed successfully for Auckland FC

Football fans around the world have confused Auckland City with Auckland FC, causing the A-League Men club to suffer social media embarrassment.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

New Zealanders hail Auckland City as "heroic" and "remarkable" after famous draw with Boca Juniors

It might not have been the shot heard around the world but it was a goal that reverbrated 8,000 miles away when Auckland City FC held Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw at the FIFA Club World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Amateurs Auckland City Hold Boca Juniors To Club World Cup Draw

Amateur side Auckland City earned the greatest result in the team's history with a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025

No Origin stars, no worries; Panthers in boilover win

Penrith have ambushed the Warriors in Auckland, snaring a 28-18 victory despite leaving their five Origin stars at home.

AAP · Jun 21, 2025