Love this City: Eden Park, the port, speedway, cycling and Santa
“Who says people don’t come into the city,” said Wayne Brown, when he sent me this photo of…
Love this City: Good growth or the worst plan ever? – Simon Wilson
Public consultations will be open until December 19 on the council’s new residential zoning proposals, known as Plan…
Auckland, city of hope? Eden Park, rough sleepers, Ponsonby parking and award-winning parks
This lovely, chaotic city of hope How do we build a better city? Just want to leave this…
New Zealand Great Walk alternatives: lesser-known tramps worth exploring
The answer lies partly in the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marketing machinery. While the 11 Great Walks represent…
A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote: Love this City
1. The plan they turned down Proposal for a stadium with hospitality precinct and museum on the Wynyard…
Shangri-La The Shard: Exploring London’s super suites
I’ve stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, and it’s without doubt a lovely property. I didn’t stay in…
Christchurch police pause search for missing teen Marley, seek new leads
Marley was last seen in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa at 3pm on September 26. Photo / NZ…
Exploring Mumbai’s ‘secret’ green oases
Destinations From sea slugs to leopards, the city’s wild side is hiding in plain sight Spotted deer roam openly inside…
Wayne Brown’s new ‘drongo’ and other news from the Auckland campaign trail – Simon Wilson
A mayoral candidate has called on Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to submit to “a neuropsychological brain function examination”,…
Hāhei Beach tragedy: Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy’s death
“Especially those who are adventurous and have an inclination to test physical abilities and boundaries,” he wrote. Today’s…
Strava Launches Redesigned Apple Watch App, Now with Live Segments
San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2025 – Strava, the app for active people with more than 150…
Ten things you might not know about Auckland Transport – Simon Wilson
438km of roads were repaired and resealed last year, in the largest road-resurfacing programme since 2017. Driver satisfaction…