TravelWell in Auckland with our awesome New Zealand travel guide! In this episode, we check out a few of the best activities, scenic spots and delicious food in central Auckland before heading out to the spectacular coastline of West Auckland.

Although Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, it doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves. Here are five reasons why Auckland deserves serious props.

Former Auckland FC midfielder and New Zealand international Joe Champness has revealed why he parted ways with the club just eight games into the season.

National Party suggests it will campaign on asset sales next election and Mood of the Workforce survey reveals negative outlook for workers. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Former Prime Minister Sir John Key is doubtful selling state-owned assets will turn the economy in New Zealand’s favour saying there is “nothing to sell”.

Auckland Anniversary Day is officially January 29, although it falls on a Monday near that date to ensure holidaymakers get a long weekend. While some regions in New Zealand have their own anniversary day, the Bay of Plenty and most of the North Island are lumped in with Auckland’s day.

After his last incredible performance in New Zealand in 2018, James Blunt has confirmed dates for his BACK TO BEDLAM 2025 New Zealand and Australia tour. In October, James Blunt will perform the entirety of his multi-platinum album BACK TO BEDLAM,

Australia has won the New Zealand leg of the SailGP series, pressing home an advantage they enjoyed throughout the event to beat Spain and Britain in the three-boat final.

Thanks to Matakana’s proximity to the coast, you can easily add a visit to Omaha Beach, Tawaharanui Regional Park, or Goat Island Marine Reserve, New Zealand’s oldest protected ecological area, which families particularly like for snorkeling.

The event was initially scheduled to feature all 12 SailGP teams, but work is still needed to get the French boat race-ready, so they will watch the action from the sidelines. “I think, honestly, it could be the best Grand Prix ever,

Australia had a win and two seconds to lead the fleet after the first day of the SailGP event in Auckland, New Zealand.

RNZ's Bryan Crump talks with Grace Wellik, the Auckland Philharmonia's Young Composer-in-Residence for 2025, and Evie Dwyer-Leech, who's part of the orchestra's Learn & Participate team.