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"In 2026, there's no better celebration of all that's heroic and daft and delightful about hard rock than The Darkness." The Darkness in Auckland, New Zealand - live review

At the end of the year, The Darkness will headline the O2 in London: This week, we caught up with them at a venue 1/20th of the size in New Zealand

Louder

We must trade climate statements for real progress – outgoing Tower chair

Tower chairman Michael Stiassny delivered his final address in the role at the annual shareholder meeting held in Auckland on Wednesday, touching upon the company's record dividends and 'haphazard' climate policy. The full speech is as follows.

Newsroom.co.nz

SailGP racing halted after high-speed crash leaves one sailor hospitalised

One sailor was left with compound fractures to both legs after the collision in Auckland on Saturday

The Independent UK

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Two sailors injured in horrific SailGP collision

High-speed sailing league SailGP was forced to cut short the first day of its Auckland regatta following a crash that left two sailors injured.

AAP

'Tough' journey but Vegas jackpot in reach for NRL's Tu

After years of sacrifices, hurt and patience, St George Illawarra's Setu Tu would feel like the luckiest man in Las Vegas if he made his NRL debut in round one.

AAP

'Jekyll and Hyde': Sydney eye breakthrough Auckland win

With a 30-year friendship adding extra spice to a brewing cross-Tasman rivalry, Sydney FC are desperate to finally defeat Auckland FC for the first time.

AAP

This central Auckland cottage tells a remarkable tale of the city’s bicultural history

This story begins with a 160-year-old cottage, sited in a vortex of overlapping histories, and becomes the tale of a city itself.

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Kucharski nails late stunner as Glory down Auckland

Auckland have dropped from first to third on the ladder after conceding two late goals in a 2-1 loss to Perth Glory at HBF Park.

AAP

Wasteful Auckland implode in ALM draw with Mariners

Auckland have blown a golden chance to strengthen their lead at the top of the A-League Men by playing out a 2-2 draw with Central Coast Mariners.

AAP

Man swept away at river crossing as severe flooding forces evacuations in New Zealand

Police say a man was missing after he and his vehicle were washed away during a river crossing near the town of Warkworth

The Independent UK

City bullish on defender after Auckland comeback win

Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 win over A-League Men leaders Auckland FC and are confident Kai Trewin has avoided injury.

AAP

Air Canada flight diverted to Auckland after pilots detect ‘unusual odour’

The flight returned to Auckland airport out of an abundance of caution

The Independent UK

Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her

After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injuries that have dogged Fran Jones’s nascent career have bitten again, writes Tumaini Carayol

The Guardian - UK

Francesca Jones ‘relieved’ after battling injury to reach quarter-finals in Auckland

The British No 3 fought back from a set and a break down to reach the last eight

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Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she's still competitive at 45

Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand

AAP

Uskok saves Bulls in draw with ALM leaders Auckland

A headed goal from Tomi Uskok has salvaged a point for Macarthur FC and forced A-League Men leaders Auckland FC to settle for a draw.

The Independent UK

British No 3 secures biggest win of her career in Auckland to start 2026 season

Francesca Jones, now ranked inside the top-100 in the world, secured a terrific victory at the Auckland Open

AAP

Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1

Newcastle have overcome two knee injuries and a red card to post a boilover 3-1 win over ladder leaders Auckland in enemy territory.

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Euronews

New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower

Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world.

The Independent UK

Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display as world rings in new year

An hour before midnight, the victims of the Bondi Beach attack – during which 15 were killed and 40 injured – were commemorated with a minute of silence

The Independent UK

New Zealand's Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with fireworks from Sky Tower

The Guardian - AU

After more than a decade of tragedy, Christchurch emerges as New Zealand’s most ‘vibrant city’

Christchurch now at the centre of the country’s fastest-growing region as lower house prices, job prospects and thriving cultural scene entice people to the city

AAP

Auckland star strikes back in win over former ALM club

Auckland FC have moved to the top of the A-League Men table after Lachlan Brook had the final say in a 2-0 win over his former team Western Sydney.

AAP

Auckland see off Mariners to reclaim top spot in ALM

Auckland will start an extended run of away games on a winning note and atop the A-League Men table after cruising to a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners.

The Conversation

Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland

Another morning, another crash on one of Auckland’s major roads. Traffic isn’t moving. Drivers sit in their cars rehearsing reasons for being late again. Radio hosts offer the usual advice: leave earlier and find an alternative route.

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