10+ hour, 55+ min ago   (289+ words) Telling the story of two amazing Prisoner of War escapes during WW2, a group of ten medals to New Zealander John Alexander Redpath features at the Mowbray Collectables coin and medal auction in Wellington on 18 September 2026. Redpath defied the odds in…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (877+ words) Aucklanders have travelled through the heart of the city by train for the first time today, as passenger services began on the City Rail Link-enabled rail network. From before dawn, hundreds of train enthusiasts queued across the network to be…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (518+ words) Auckland Philharmonia has today announced that its Music Director, Giordano Bellincampi, will take up the role of Music Director Laureate from the conclusion of its 2027 Season. The Italian-Danish conductor has been honoured with the title in recognition of his immense…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (795+ words) With smart and efficient HVAC solutions, air conditioning giant AHI Carrier is supporting commercial customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals. AHI Carrier is expanding its New Zealand operation to meet demand from Kiwi companies wanting energy efficient and climate-conscious HVAC…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (492+ words) The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra marks a milestone year from Kerikeri to Invercargill in 2027 with a bold, celebratory season featuring a selection of the biggest names in music, unique collaborations and special concerts for its 80th anniversary. More Kiwi stars in…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (523+ words) Customs has arrested a British national who injured two officers while being detained for smuggling approximately 16.8 kilograms of methamphetamine through Auckland International Airport. The 24-year-old man arrived on a flight from New York on Friday 4 September 2026 and was referred to…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (248+ words) The team are carefully cataloguing and digitising each glass plate negative, regularly adding newly digitised images to the website. Information shared by the public will not only build knowledge of the collection but also help shape a future exhibition at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (514+ words) Spring doesn't just mean longer evenings and warmer weekends. For many Auckland businesses, it marks the beginning of a busier part of the year. Projects that slowed during winter begin moving again, event calendars fill up, customers become more active,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (461+ words) Taupō Museum is inviting the community to use and experience te reo Māori throughout September, thanks to support from the Te Reo Towns Activation Fund. The fund supports initiatives that help make te reo Māori a part of everyday life,…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (543+ words) 24/08/2026Covering period of Monday 24th - Thursday 27th August New Zealand starts the week under the influence of high pressure, bringing light winds and generally settled conditions. However, the weather becomes increasingly active across the South Island from Wednesday as a slow-moving low in…...