Where are we at with Auckland’s stadium jigsaw puzzle? For years, the question of what to do with Auckland’s stadiums has dominated debate in the city.

Where are we at with Auckland’s stadium jigsaw puzzle?

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The Besties playlist os on point this morning. Al Green followed by Nick Drake and Steely Dan.

Watching Geese at Coachella with all the bots

The Sunday Mixtape with Sam: April 19, 2026 This week's show featured new music from Amamelia, Kurt Vile, Iceage, The Strokes and more.

This week's show featured new music from Amamelia, Kurt Vile, Iceage, The Strokes and more.
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It’s the dumbest theory I’ve heard in years

Another successful record store day haul

Local complains of debris falling from Auckland’s unfinished ‘ghost tower’ Auckland Council confirmed to Stuff that material had fallen from the building.

Concerns raised about Auckland ‘ghost tower’ after reports of paint falling from structure

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Nine times NZ sports stars turned their attention to politics From rugby players to sprinters to rowers, sports stars have done the rounds over the years in being willing to put their hats into the political ring.

Nine times NZ sports stars turned their attention to politics

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Nardwuar vs. David Byrne YouTube video by NardwuarServiette

This might be the best Nardwuar interview yet

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will the book be on sale?

Trees taken down, shelter removed amid legal fight over 500-apartment development The Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens in Auckland is unhappy after parts of their garden were removed to accommodate early construction works.

Trees taken down, shelter removed amid legal fight over 500-apartment development

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The Pogues tonight. What a band.

The calm before the storm

Lovely story

Gorillaz ft. Sparks – The Happy Dictator YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

Gorillaz and Sparks on Kimmel is perfect

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An annoying Facebook post that reads: Today in New Zealand, 30 March, 2004, history Michael King was silenced by a fatal car crash at the age of 58. He was the author of 'The Penguin History of New Zealand' which was the most popular book of the year. Here he is being interviewed about that book as it launched. King made the point that the fashion trend of referring to our country's name as "Aotearoa" was a State imposition. He pushed back against it. Ironically, the title of his own book has now succumbed to the very same pressure!

My response: Rachael King Michael King did not "push back" against the use of Aotearoa, in fact used it liberally himself. Just because he lays out his understanding of the origins of the name, doesn't mean he thought it was not a legitimate name to adopt. Language evolves, and if this one word 'Aotearoa' gives us a Mãori equivalent of New Zealand to use alongside it, why is that a problem? He didn't think it was. Why should you use his words out of context to make a point that he didn't believe himself?

So frickin sick of these people taking our father’s words out of context for their own ends.

Can't beat it on a good night

Am seeing The Pogues tomorrow. First heard them when I was seven or so. The Wellie show had excellent reviews so should be good.

Second venue added to St James Theatre project after basement discovery Work to restore Auckland’s historic St James Theatre has revealed an opportunity for a second, smaller events space.

Second venue added to St James Theatre restoration after basement discovery

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Council urged to buy historic racecourse in ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity Racing at Avondale is set to finish in July. The local community is concerned about what happens next.

There are calls for Auckland Council to buy Avondale Racecourse in what is being called a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity

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The Sunday Mixtape with Sam: April 5, 2026 This week's show featured new music from Jungle, Thundercat, Arlo Parks and more. Sam also pays tribute to legendary session drummer James Gadson who died last week.

This week's show featured new music from Jungle, Thundercat, Arlo Parks and more. I also pay tribute to legendary session drummer James Gadson who died last week.

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Great fun had at the Bret Mckenzie show in Avondale tonight.

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Unless you are Moby

Auckland Council backs 30,000-capacity ‘bowl’ for Western Springs Auckland Council has endorsed a proposal to develop Western Springs Stadium for concerts, festivals, and sport.

Auckland Council has backed a proposal to develop Western Springs Stadium for concerts
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An unlocked door flaps in the wind as this old psychiatric hospital falls deeper into ruin Auckland Council is assessing the condition of a derelict former psychiatric hospital building following concerns about its poor state.

Auckland Council is assessing the state of the former Carrington Hospital Building One after concerns were raised about its condition.

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An unlocked door flaps in the wind as this old psychiatric hospital falls deeper into ruin Auckland Council is assessing the condition of a derelict former psychiatric hospital building following concerns about its poor state.

Auckland Council is assessing the state of the former Carrington Hospital Building One after concerns were raised about its condition.

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Auckland music venue where Lorde played her first ticketed show up for sale

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The Sunday Mixtape with Sam: March 29, 2026 This week's show featured new music from Courtney Barnett, as well as old favourites, and some deep cuts.

This week's show featured new music from Courtney Barnett, as well as old favourites, and some deep cuts.

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I bet you were a shiny happy person though