NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

14 Aug 2026

Search

These Philips Hue lamps solved our apartment dining dilemma
As an apartment dweller, I’m constantly looking for creative ways to solve one of the most vexing problems with rental units: ugly flush-mount ceiling lights. You know the kind I mean. They’re generally dome-shaped, they’re cheap, and when we moved into our current apartment, they were paired with fluorescent bulbs that...

$300,0000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Auckland Council has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars but some in the city are saying the price tag is too high.

Why the current housing market is working for first-home buyers
First-time buyers accounted for a record 27.7 percent of property purchases nationwide in the September quarter.

Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.

Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55 million richer on Saturday
You might have a wishlist, but one financial adviser who has previously advised Lotto winners says there are a few things you should know.

'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.

Ford returns at 10 for England against All Blacks
George Ford returns at fly-half and Freddie Steward at full-back for England's much-anticipated showdown with New Zealand on Saturday at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Reinventing Football - five things fans would change
BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

Two All Blacks loose forwards heading home from northern tour
Scott Robertson has also welcomed three All Blacks XV players to the squad in London ahead of their Twickenham test against England.

NZ's population growth dips by tens of thousands
New Zealand's population growth has been on a downward trend according to Statistics NZ following a strong drop off in international migration.

Harm Reduction Coalition calls for radical drug law reform, government says it's not on the cards
Researchers, advocates and those who've struggled with addiction are renewing appeals for a complete overhaul of the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act.

Police response to Jevon McSkimming shows why victims afraid to come forward - advocate
A watchdog has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of Police, over its handling of sexual offending allegations against the former deputy commissioner.

To win the lottery
New Zealand's national lottery (Lotto) has a $45m jackpot on offer tonight. What would I do if I won it? The answer may surprise you and speaks to just how boring old people (like me) really are.

'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".

Alcaraz battles back to beat Fritz in thriller
Carlos Alcaraz battles back from a set down to edge past Taylor Fritz in a thrilling contest and close on a place in the knockout stages at the ATP Finals.

Is WTA Finals bringing change to Saudi Arabia?
The season-ending WTA Finals has been held for the second time in Saudi Arabia - a controversial move which continues to be scrutinised.

Lloyds' use of staff bank data during pay talks 'concerning'
The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases.

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
The top court is Trump's last hope of having a jury's unanimous verdict thrown out. Whether it will take the case is unclear.