2nd October 2026 Lions 2027 / SportsThe September 2027 tour will span five cities, with three Tests against the Black Ferns and $3.9m in government backing.
16th September 2026 Eden Park / SportsThe Warriors’ NRL semifinal against the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park has sold out, with 50,000 fans expected at the Auckland stadium.
15th September 2026 Events / SportsChristchurch and Rotorua have secured major rugby events expected to draw domestic and international visitors.
27th July 2026 Eden Park / SportsMore than 40,000 fans packed Eden Park on Sunday to watch Tottenham Hotspur defeat Auckland FC 2-0 in a pre-season friendly, setting a new record attendance for a men’s football match in New Zealand.
13th July 2026 India / SportsPM Christopher Luxon and PM Narendra Modi elevate NZ and India’s bilateral relationship, with tourism identified as a priority area for cooperation.
26th May 2026 Eden Park / SportsThe One New Zealand Warriors will play their first NRL match at Eden Park in 13 years when the club takes its Anzac Round fixture to the national stadium on 25 April next year.
11th May 2026 Sports / SurfingRaglan will host the fourth stop on the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour this week.
13th February 2026 Sports / T&H MinisterRugby league fans are heading to Hamilton this weekend for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, which has been backed by the government.
18th December 2025 Sports / VenuesHastings Racecourse, which has been closed for racing since 2024 over track safety concerns, is being moved to make way for 600 new houses.
11th December 2025 Events / SportsThe Special Olympics New Zealand 2025 National Summer Games has kicked off in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
10th December 2025 Lake Hāwea / SportsLake Hāwea is set to host New Zealand’s first national stone-skimming championship on 16 May at The Hide on the lake’s east side.
6th October 2025 Auckland Council / SportsAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says $5m of government funding going towards $15m worth of upgrades at the Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena will help attract athletes and events.
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