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Auckland International Buskers Festival 2021
An unmissable line-up of local performers who have performed across the globe will hit the streets over Auckland Anniversary Weekend with energetic displays of Mexican wrestling, hula-hoops, contortion, fire stunts, magical illusions, acrobatics and so much more!
January 17, 2021Wynyard Quarter Market
AFM Wynyard Quarter Market brings you the best of independent design. Discover a stellar line-up of over 30 stallholders across homewares, textiles, local produce, vintage, jewellery, ceramics, lifestyle products, and more.
January 15, 2021Auckland Council building up for sale as thousands of staff work from home
The trend of working from home has helped Auckland Council clear one of its downtown office buildings, which could now be put up for sale.
January 14, 2021Horoscope: What the stars have in store for you this year
Your absolutely accurate scientifically proven guide to 2021.
January 11, 2021Wynyard Quarter Market
AFM Wynyard Quarter Market brings you the best of independent design. Discover a stellar line-up of over 30 stallholders across homewares, textiles, local produce, vintage, jewellery, ceramics, lifestyle products, and more.
January 7, 2021Top 10 places on Earth where gravity is broken
In these places, what goes up, doesn’t always come down. For this list, we’ll feature locales all over the globe where gravity either appears to or actually does function differently than is usual.
January 5, 2021Covid-19: Taxpayers spent tens of thousands on security for people isolating at home
Taxpayers spent tens of thousands of dollars providing private security to a handful of people arriving into New Zealand who were granted exemptions from the Coviid-19-related border controls and allowed to isolate at home.
January 3, 2021Lower Hutt residents report deer moving into urban areas, gardens take a hammering
Lower Hutt residents are giving up their vege patches as deer move in on urban areas.
December 28, 2020Resolution NYE Festival 2020/21
Give yourself the best chance to reach the height of health and happiness by starting the year connected and inspired. An all-ages, family-friendly NYE event with transformational workshops and inspirational knowledge sharing during the day, and an eclectic mix of local and international live musicians, and world-DJs throughout the night.
December 27, 2020US Humane Society gets 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner
A US humane society has taken in 250 guinea pigs from an inundated pet owner.
December 23, 2020Covid-19: ‘Significant’ disruption to primary healthcare caused by coronavirus
Covid-19 has resulted in a “significant” disruption to primary healthcare, an Auckland district health board says.
December 21, 2020Food for thought – Festive Children’s Event
To celebrate the Food for thought exhibition come along to make festive treats and an apron or two for your loved ones!
December 20, 2020French court tells couple their mating frogs must hop it
A French couple have lost a nine-year legal battle over the croaking of frogs in their garden pond that had annoyed the neighbours.
December 17, 2020French court tells couple their mating frogs must hop it
A French couple have lost a nine-year legal battle over the croaking of frogs in their garden pond that had annoyed the neighbours.
December 17, 2020Reduction in worker hours following deaths contributing to cargo backlog, port says
Ports of Auckland says a reduction in worker hours in the wake of two deaths is “absolutely” contributing to a container backlog.
December 16, 2020More guns in Auckland clubs than punters realise, security guard says
The number of weapons being brought into bars and clubs around Auckland is much higher than the public thinks, a security guard says.
December 10, 2020Another mysterious monolith appears in Pittsburgh, has yet to vanish
Yet another mysterious monolith has randomly appeared in another corner of the world, this time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
December 8, 2020AMFxpress – Makers Market
Put it on your wishlist! AMFxpress’ Makers Market is your new favourite. A play on the tropes of AliExpress, AMFxpress is a physical marketplace highlighting the importance of locality, community and mindfulness.
December 6, 2020Wellington will have fully electric bus fleet by 2027
Wellington’s public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
December 3, 2020The Little Market
The Little Market series held across four weeks brings a handpicked weekly selection of local designers, producers and food vendors to the Viaduct Plaza.
November 30, 2020Auckland Council outlines opposition to Patumahoe plan change proposal
Auckland Council is calling for a private plan change proposal to develop prime horticultural land south of the city to be thrown out.
November 26, 2020Rum-n-raisin balls cause an Australian driver to fail a breath test
A Kiwi provisional driver (P-plater) in Western Australia has been fined after alcohol from rum-n-raisin balls caused him to return a positive breath test.
November 24, 2020Man fined for parking ticket eight years after offence in Marlborough
A Marlborough man has had a parking ticket scrubbed after being hit with a fine eight years after it was issued.
November 20, 2020Auckland Hospital relocating cancer services during demolition due to fungal spores
Some immune-compromised patients undergoing cancer treatment at Auckland City Hospital are being moved due to the risk of exposure to potentially toxic fungal spores.
November 18, 2020eBike Expo 2020
eBike Expo organisers invite you to join and participate in this great annual event. This year’s event will be held in Auckland on 21 & 22 November at The Cloud.
November 17, 2020In photos: Auckland’s sleepy CBD after new community Covid-19 case confirmed
Auckland’s CBD is a ghost town after health officials warned workers to stay home if possible following news of a mystery community case.
November 13, 2020‘Not a restoration’: Bizzare restoration of Spanish statue attracts disbelief
A statue in Spain has had a questionable makeover.
November 11, 2020The Chocolate and Coffee Show
New Zealand’s biggest celebration of chocolate, coffee and tasty treats returns to The Cloud, 14 and 15 November 2020.
November 9, 2020Eden Park concerts: Residents’ group speaks out against proposed music events
A residents’ group opposed to concerts being staged at Eden Park stadium says sports games are the reason the venue exists and concerts would bring unreasonable noise to the suburb.
November 6, 2020Gimblett Gravels Wine Tasting Night
16 of the Gimblett Gravels’ finest wineries are showcasing over 70 wines for an exclusive tastings, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the most celebrated winemakers!
November 3, 2020VW opens worlds smallest car dealership
You might think that when it comes to brand new, cutting edge new car dealerships, bigger is usually seen as better. But Volkswagen Australia is going in a different direction.
October 29, 2020Working from home behind surge in house prices on Auckland outskirts – expert
The popularity of working from home during the Covid-19 lockdown may be pushing home buyers to move to the outskirts of Auckland – seeing prices soar.
October 27, 2020NZ Ice Cream Awards Gala Dinner
The NZ Ice Awards are New Zealand’s only national ice cream, gelato, sorbet and dairy-free competition making it a unique opportunity to benchmark the best in New Zealand frozen dairy and dairy-free products.
October 26, 2020World’s fastest production car named after NZ’s tuatara
The world has a new fastest car. On October 10, the reptilian SSC Tuatara hypercar posted an average speed of 508.73km/h while driving on a stretch of a two-lane Highway 160 outside Las Vegas in the United States.
October 23, 2020Covid-19: Why is Auckland’s Greenhithe pub case low risk, and should we move alert levels?
A person with Covid-19 going to an Auckland pub the same day they were exposed to the virus has sparked fears of further spread. But an epidemiologist says the risk is likely very low. Here’s why.
October 23, 2020Twyford denies claims Government is backing NZ Infra’s light rail proposal
An official announcement could be made on Auckland’s light rail soon, according to Auckland mayor Phil Goff.
October 21, 2020Wynyard Quarter Sunday Market
AFM Wynyard Quarter Market brings you the best of independent design. Discover a stellar line-up of over 30 stallholders across homewares, textiles, local produce, vintage, jewellery, ceramics, lifestyle products, and more.
October 19, 2020Covid-19: Fast commuter revival under Auckland’s Level 1
Public transport use in Auckland has rebounded more sharply after the latest Covid-19 restrictions than the first time the region emerged from restrictions back in June.
October 16, 2020Wynyard Quarter Sunday Market
AFM Wynyard Quarter Market brings you the best of independent design. Discover a stellar line-up of over 30 stallholders across homewares, textiles, local produce, vintage, jewellery, ceramics, lifestyle products, and more.
October 13, 2020The onions which were too ‘overtly sexualised’ for Facebook
A garden supplies company in eastern Canada has run afoul of Facebook with its “overtly sexualised positioning” of onions in an advert.
October 12, 2020Oktoberfest 2020
Don your Dirndl and dust off your Leiderhosen for an afternoon of fun that you don’t want to miss out on.
October 8, 2020Top 10 creepiest disappearance stories
Creepy is an understatement. For this list, we’ll be looking at the scariest, most disturbing stories about people who disappeared.
October 8, 2020Covid-19: No rules about face masks at level 1, but use still encouraged
Aucklanders are urged to continue using face masks on public transport – despite them no longer being compulsory after midnight Wednesday – when the city joins the rest of the country at Covid-19 alert level 1.
October 5, 2020Fat Bear Week is upon us. Here’s how to celebrate the big, glorious event
Need a break from the brutal, harsh reality of 2020? Election overload? Coronavirus anxiety? Tune in to Fat Bear Week.
October 2, 2020Auckland Harbour Bridge: Why is NZTA closing lanes in high winds?
Tuesday morning saw the Auckland Harbour Bridge close completely to motorists for about an hour as wind gusts reached 98 kilometres per hour.
September 29, 2020Auckland Harbour Bridge: Engineers working on permanent fix from detailed scans
Engineers working on permanent repairs to Auckland’s damaged harbour bridge are working off detailed scans, thanks to the world’s fastest laser scanner.
September 24, 2020Oktoberfest 2020
Don your Dirndl and dust off your Leiderhosen for an afternoon of fun that you won’t want to miss out on.
September 23, 2020How to clip your nails in space
NASA astronaut Chris Hadfield explains the unexpected difficulties of trimming your nails in space, and how exactly to do it.
September 21, 2020Local Makers Weekend Market
Crafters, makers, entrepreneurs and cottage business owners will share their products and wares for you to purchase.
September 18, 2020Octopus turns into a balloon for scientists
Watch this amazing octopus put on a show for deep-sea explorers.
September 15, 2020