Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Howick Santa Parade shines in record-breaking community celebration

By the Howick Children’s Charitable Trust trustees The trustees of the Howick Santa Parade say this year’s event has set a new benchmark for...

Endearing story about family at heart of dramatic comedy

MOVIE REVIEW BY JACK WATSON Ella McCay Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Lowden Genre: Political comedy-drama Rating: 3.5 stars If the future episodes of The...

Get into Christmas spirit at Ormiston Town Centre

Families across east Auckland are embracing the festive spirit at Ormiston Town Centre, which has quickly become one of the local community’s favourite Christmas...

A fantastic year at Uxbridge – thank you!

This is a shared arts column put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. By Paul Brobbel, director,...

DC-3 aircraft flying to Warbirds Over Wanaka

Described as one of the “most iconic and beautifully preserved DC-3s flying today”, the New Zealand-owned Spirit of Douglas aircraft has been confirmed to...

Community invited to enjoy the wonder of Eastgate’s Christmas Walkthrough

This month the Eastgate Christian Centre in Pakuranga is again inviting the wider Auckland community to step inside the Christmas story through its much-loved...

Hibiscus Coast: Relaxed coastal living meets summer adventure

Just a short drive north of Auckland, the Hibiscus Coast continues to shine as one of the region’s most beloved summer destinations. Whether you’re planning...

Creativity on display at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Art Show

By Times’ Junior Journalist Alina Jiang I recently went to visit an art exhibition which was being held in the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. It...

What we’re listening to: In the Dark, and more

In the Dark – Blood Relatives This six-part podcast series from The New Yorker magazine examines the infamous killing of five members of the same...

What we’re watching: Amy Bradley is Missing, and more

Amy Bradley Is Missing Netflix This true crime documentary series details the unsolved case of North American woman Amy Bradley, who vanished while on a Royal...

My Sunday, MCing the “amazing” Howick Santa Parade

In the space of half-an-hour, he’s set a new record by interviewing the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Health Minister, two List...

Emotional honesty in new recordings

It’s an exciting productive time for Howick singer-songwriter Jack Robertson as he releases his debut five-song EP to the world, entitled Risk of Rain. The...

Auckland’s colourful cycleway celebrates its 10th birthday

Auckland CBD’s popular cycleway 'Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath' celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 3. Hosting 240,000 cycling trips last year and...

East Auckland Art Kete: December 2025-January 2026

This is a shared arts column put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Saturday, 6 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm: Join...

Linkin Park, FIFA World Series headline Auckland’s major 2026 events

American rock music giants Linkin Park and football’s FIFA World Series 2026 are among the headline international events coming to Auckland next year, as...
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