Bishop Auckland, once a mining town, is undergoing a cultural and economic revival thanks to the Auckland Project, founded by Jonathan and Jane Ruffer. The project includes art galleries, a heritage railway, a Roman fort, and the Kynren live-show spectacular, attracting visitors and creating jobs.
Researchers discovered that colourful children's play sand sold in Australia, previously recalled for asbestos contamination, can release hazardous airborne fibres. A study found 90% of craft sand samples released asbestos when played with, raising concerns for children's health.
O capitão da seleção de Cabo Verde, Ryan Mendes, é alvo de investigação policial na Nova Zelândia por suspeita de estupro, após denúncia de uma tradutora brasileira. A seleção não se manifestou, enquanto FIFA e Itamaraty acompanham o caso.
New Zealand's vibrant music festival scene is facing an unprecedented shutdown, with dozens of events ending due to economic hardship, dwindling funding, and the dominance of international promoters. Splore, a beloved festival, held its final event, highlighting a broader trend affecting local independent festivals.
Research reveals the Mangatangi Fault, 50km south-east of Auckland, is active and could trigger a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, challenging Auckland's low seismic risk status and recent exemption from earthquake building regulations.
An Auckland woman found the body of 8-year-old autistic boy Gurshabad Singh in her fenced backyard pool after he escaped from a school transport van in Te Atatū South, highlighting a tragic sequence of events where the boy, known for wandering, evaded search efforts before the discovery.
Ronald LaPread, bassista dei Commodores, è morto improvvisamente in Nuova Zelanda. La notizia è stata annunciata dalla figlia. LaPread, nato in Alabama, fu co-fondatore della band con Lionel Richie e contribuì a successi come 'Brick House'. Dopo aver lasciato i Commodores nel 1986, si era trasferito in Nuova Zelanda, dove aveva continuato la sua carriera musicale.
Auckland FC secured their first A-League Men championship title by defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd. Cameron Howieson scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, marking Auckland's second trophy in two seasons.
Taiwan's representative in Auckland, Chen Yung-shao, spoke at the University of Auckland, emphasizing Taiwan's crucial role in Indo-Pacific security, global supply chains, and democratic development. She addressed student concerns on cross-strait relations and US-China dynamics.
Sydney FC secured a spot in the A-League Men grand final by defeating Newcastle Jets on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw in their semi-final. They will face Auckland FC in the final.
New Zealand's Devonport-Takapuna Local Board rejected an application to install a comfort women statue at Barry's Point Reserve in Auckland. The Korean Garden Trust proposed the memorial for WWII sexual slavery survivors from Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Japan suggested the statue could harm diplomatic relations, leading to the board's decision after public consultation.
The mystery surrounding Baby Auckland, whose skeleton was found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper beneath floorboards during a house renovation in July 2024, has deepened after carbon dating suggested he lived between 1726 and 1812 - predating both the newspaper and the building. Despite DNA testing that didn't match potential relatives, the detective leading the investigation believes the baby lived and died in 1910. The infant was finally laid to rest in Bishop Auckland cemetery during a simple 10-minute ceremony, with detectives and local residents paying their respects.
The skeletal remains of a baby boy, found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper with twine around his neck under floorboards in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, have been buried at a moving ceremony. Despite extensive investigation including DNA testing, police have been unable to identify the child or establish how he died. The baby, now named Baby Auckland by the community, was discovered by a builder in July 2024 and is believed to have been alive in 1910 based on the newspaper date.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has apologised after allegedly calling an Indian-origin Radio New Zealand staff member a 'Muslim terrorist' during a visit to RNZ's Auckland offices on Monday. The staff member was greeting Brown and mentioned security was tight, to which Brown allegedly responded with the offensive comment and also commented on the employee's beard. The employee said he was left shocked and hurt. Brown later issued an apology email calling it a 'fumbled attempt at humour' and accepted responsibility. The incident has sparked strong reactions from New Zealand's Indian community, with members describing the remark as racist and warning that dismissing such language as humour risks normalising it.
