
Culture calendar: The Auckland events worth pencilling in for March

From gigs to circus shows, art exhibits to festivals, here's what's going on in Tāmaki Makaurau over the coming weeks.
Building an America's Cup sailor

On average, INEOS Team UK consume 500 eggs between them a week and must drink at least two litres of water before breakfast.
Police checkpoints back as Auckland returns to alert level 3

Exemptions for essential travel granted during the last lockdown will be automatically reinstated, but anyone without good reason will be turned around.
Covid-19: Everything we know about 'Case M'

The latest community case is a 21-year-old MIT student who visited multiple locations while infectious.
Locations of interest linked to mystery Auckland Covid-19 case

A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.
'Frustrated' prime minister pleads for Kiwis to follow the rules

'People who should have been in isolation weren't,' PM says, as Auckland heads back into alert level 3 lockdown following new Covid case.
Search to resume tomorrow for missing diver

Police to resume search for missing diver, 67, at Cape Reinga tomorrow morning.
America's Cup likely delayed as Auckland enters level 3

The America's Cup final was set to start on Saturday, the Lantern Festival will be off.
Covid-19 seven-day lockdown: What travellers need to know

Here is what you need to know for travel in Auckland and around the country.
Joy and jubilation at Auckland Pride march

The pride march returned to the streets of Auckland for a third year.
Joy and jubilation at Auckland Pride march

The pride march returned to the streets of Auckland for a third year.
Auckland Pride working to be more inclusive space for queer Māori
OPINION: No-one should have to leave part of themselves at the door within Auckland Pride or the wider community. Now they don't have to.
One new case of Covid-19 in the community

A household contact of cases confirmed on Tuesday has tested positive for the virus, a worker at KFC Botany.
District Health Board slams Covid-19 conspiracy on rheumatic fever swabs

Counties Manukau Health and the National Hauora Coalition are warning the public over misinformation being spread on social media about swab tests in south Auckland schools.
Police impound dirt bikes, issue warning to riders

It's "only a matter of time before one of these riders is killed" following reports of people riding without helmets and running red lights, police say.
All the guidance for contacts of Covid-19 cases

EXPLAINER: New contact categories, close plus and casual plus, have been introduced. But what do these mean, and what's the advice?
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'

A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.
Former All Black among Round the Bays participants

A wheelchair athlete in a squirrel costume, a former rugby star, and a man running for the 49th time will all take their places at the start line.
Twice-cancelled Pasifika Festival hoped to go ahead in 2021

Organisers say the festival can only be held in level 1, but they'll continue to make plans while waiting on advice from the Ministry of Health.
Auckland hospitals restrict visitors during alert level 3 lockdown

People will only be able to visit patients at Waitematā and Counties Manukau DHBs if granted permission on compassionate grounds.
Auckland lockdown 'makes sense' amid 'high chance' of other cases

There's a "high chance" there are other Covid-19 cases liked to Case M we don’t yet know about, expert says, as week-long lockdown begins.
Covid-19: Everything we know about 'Case M'

The latest community case is a 21-year-old MIT student who visited multiple locations while infectious.
Locations of interest linked to mystery Auckland Covid-19 case

A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.
'Frustrated' prime minister pleads for Kiwis to follow the rules

'People who should have been in isolation weren't,' PM says, as Auckland heads back into alert level 3 lockdown following new Covid case.
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'

A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.
36,000 fines issued in six months after highway speed limit cut

Drivers clocked up $3.7 million worth of fines on Auckland's Coatesville-Riverhead Highway after “worrying” amount of tickets issued.
'Safety hazard' mailbox deemed low risk after NZ Post sees handrail

NZ Post said it was unsafe to deliver to a mailbox up a few steps – but has now decided it's fine, after all.
Mailbox deemed a safety hazard as it is up steps

NZ Post stopped delivering to residents of an Auckland development and has issued directions for making their letterbox more "mail-friendly".
Girl, 12, seriously injured after being thrown into bus windscreen

The bus Imogen Adams was riding was forced to brake suddenly, throwing her about two metres into the bus windscreen.
Northcote shooting: Mother fears her young son may be blind

Family members say the victim is a 16-year-old boy who has suffered facial injuries as the result of a gunshot while at the local basketball court.
Police to monitor north Auckland charity gang bike ride

Officers will be out in force for Saturday event, after similar procession in November led to 200 fines being issued.
Head Hunter gang member arrested after Auckland assault

Almost two weeks on, the victim remains in a critical condition on a life support machine at Auckland City Hospital.
Drivers 'strongly oppose' speed limit cuts which led to $3.7m in fines

The majority of drivers who use busy Coatesville-Riverhead Highway strongly oppose its speed reduction, with one calling the decision “deplorable”.
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'

A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.
Auckland man admits spray-painting penises around potholes

He's marked the potholes "certainly more times than I can count or remember" and spends $400 per year on green spray-paint.
36,000 fines issued in six months after highway speed limit cut

Drivers clocked up $3.7 million worth of fines on Auckland's Coatesville-Riverhead Highway after “worrying” amount of tickets issued.
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'

A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.
South Aucklanders will struggle if rates are raised – advocates

Auckland Council could lose nearly $1b due to Covid-19, but a proposed rates rise to plug the hole might not be doable for many.
South Auckland businesses 'will be hit hard' by extended lockdown

Many south Auckland businesses are still reeling from the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020, a business expert says.
Where to get tested for Covid-19 in Auckland

Papatoetoe High School is closed, but testing will be available at the school again on Wednesday, with community testing sites also open.
Motorcyclist dies in north Auckland crash

Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.30pm on Saturday, however the motorcyclist died at the scene.
Police to monitor north Auckland charity gang bike ride

Officers will be out in force for Saturday event, after similar procession in November led to 200 fines being issued.
Police confirm one person has died after Dome Valley crash

A person has died and three others were injured after a serious crash in Dome Valley.
Dog 'unrecognisable' due to neglect among 'worst cases' of animal abuse

GRAPHIC WARNING: Cats with eyes crusted shut from infection, sheep and horses left to rot alive and puppies drowned in a bag are on the SPCA's 'list of shame'.
Meet the people saying no to retirement at the age of 65

Working keeps them young, according to three people aged over 80 who have decided retiring is not for them.
Drivers 'strongly oppose' speed limit cuts which led to $3.7m in fines

The majority of drivers who use busy Coatesville-Riverhead Highway strongly oppose its speed reduction, with one calling the decision “deplorable”.
Alleged foster care abuser an 'animal', court hears

A man says he was abused by a CYF caregiver 40 years ago, and feels guilty for not having spoken up sooner.
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'

A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.