Latest news about Auckland
Chinatown planned for Auckland suburb (NZCity)
5 December 2008 New Zealand may receive its possess Chinatown, in the West Auckland suburb of New Lynn. Waitakere City Council is investigating a development, including the possibility of buying ornamental Chinese gates and other related items from the council's sister city of Ningbo in China.
5 Dec 2008, 3:22 am | click here for more
Jones century leads Auckland's day (CricInfo)
Riding on their captain Richard Jones' unbeaten 186, Auckland finished the day on a commanding 359 for 2 after electing to bat.
5 Dec 2008, 3:00 am | click here for more
Cricket: Auckland make bright start against Windies (The New Zealand Herald)
Auckland made a bright start to the three-day tour cricket match against the West Indies in Auckland today. An entertaining session saw the home side go to lunch on 134 for one after they won the toss and chose to bat first at Eden Park Outer Oval.
4 Dec 2008, 8:26 pm | click here for more
Investigation breaks up Auckland software traders (Scoop.co.nz)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Dec. 5, 2008 — As part of its continued effort to protect its customers and partners from software piracy, Microsoft has announced two separate international investigations against individuals based in Auckland selling high-quality counterfeit software likely sourced from China.
4 Dec 2008, 5:47 pm | click here for more
Beckham wows Auckland school kids (Stuff)
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has erupted with the screams of 6500 excited kids as they cheer the arrival of football megastar David Beckham.
4 Dec 2008, 5:38 pm | click here for more
Beckham mania hits Auckland streets (The West Australian)
Soccer star David Beckham spent his first day in Auckland meeting fans, the press and the prime minister, ahead of a friendly match between his team, the LA Galaxy and the Oceania every-Stars on Saturda
4 Dec 2008, 4:04 am | click here for more
Beckham-mania hits Auckland streets (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)
Soccer star David Beckham spent his first day in Auckland meeting fans, the press and the Prime Minister, ahead of a friendly match between his team, the LA Galaxy and the Oceania every-Stars on Saturday.
4 Dec 2008, 3:10 am | click here for more
Auckland house prices slump (TVNZ)
Auckland property prices have taken a hit. Figures from Barfoot and Thompson show the average price for the month was just over half a million, down almost $50,000 from November last year.
4 Dec 2008, 2:54 pm | click here for more
Cricket: Auckland on attack against Windies (Otago Daily Times)
Auckland took the attack to the West Indies on the opening day of their three-day tour cricket match in Auckland today. The home side went to tea on 256 for two after winning the toss and opting to bat first at Eden Park Outer Oval.
4 Dec 2008, 10:50 pm | click here for more
Chinatown planned for Auckland suburb (Newstalk ZB via Yahoo!Xtra News)
New Zealand may receive its possess Chinatown, in the West Auckland suburb of New Lynn.
4 Dec 2008, 10:12 pm | click here for more