New Balance Opens First Permanent Flagship Store in Auckland
New Balance opened a flagship store on Auckland’s Queen Street, marking a strategic move to enhance its brand presence in New Zealand.
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Florence Pugh Reflects on New Zealand Powhiri Ceremony
Florence Pugh stars as manipulative antagonist Cathy Ames in Netflix’s seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, which began streaming globally on October 1, 2026.
NZTA Suspend Driver Testing Officer Michaela Howe Over High Pass Rates for Filipino and Chinese Applicants
The suspension of Michaela Howe, a DTO based in Auckland, stems from an NZTA investigation into abnormal test results for both passenger and heavy vehicle drivers.
Bill Hammond painting Zoomorphic Lounge III sells for $1.65 million at Webb’s
A major Bill Hammond canvas, Zoomorphic Lounge III, sold for $1.35 million at Webb’s auction house in Auckland on Tuesday. The 1999 acrylic work, featuring surreal … Read more
Auckland FC to Host First A-League Grand Final in New Zealand
Auckland FC has secured the right to host the A-League grand final at home, setting the stage for a historic showdown against Sydney FC. The matchup … Read more
KiwiRail fined $290,000 after workers shocked by overhead lines
KiwiRail has been ordered to pay nearly $332,000 in fines and reparations after a severe safety failure left two maintenance workers with electric shocks. The state-owned … Read more
Motorbike riders tear up newly renovated Auckland sports fields
In the world of community sports, there is a specific kind of anticipation that comes with the arrival of a newly renovated pitch. For the clubs … Read more
Shundi Customs Collapse: Auckland’s Abandoned Seascape Tower Faces Sale Amid $117M Debt Crisis
For months, the skyline of Auckland’s waterfront has been marked by a concrete skeleton that serves as a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in high-stakes … Read more
Auckland Bus Drivers Leave Student Stranded After She Forgets Wallet
An 11-year-old student in Auckland was left stranded and in tears on a sidewalk after two separate bus drivers refused her entry because she had forgotten … Read more
Auckland students’ details caught up in massive global university hack
Students at the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have found themselves caught in the crosshairs of a sweeping global cyberattack targeting … Read more
Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira: From Des Hasler ‘horror stories’ to Warriors success
For Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira, the game of rugby league has always been about speed and the visceral thrill of the finish line. But for a long stretch … Read more
Auckland Real Estate Firm City Realty Enters Liquidation With $5.38m Debt
Three Auckland-based real estate agencies formerly operating under the Ray White brand have entered liquidation, leaving behind debts totaling approximately $5.38 million. The collapse of the … Read more