Stories from Auckland · New Zealand

A2 Milk Company announced a voluntary recall of approximately 63,078 boxes across three batches in the United States market. The recall involves approximately 63,078 boxes across three batches due to detected Lyam toxin, according to a New Zealand Stock Exchange statement.

ANZ has lost a class action case in the High Court regarding errors or variations in loan documents. The announcement was made during a business news update.

The Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry's 2025 survey shows demand for haemodialysis is exceeding capacity in parts of New Zealand. Kidney Health New Zealand stated that services are effectively full once they reach approximately four patients per machine.

Amazon has abandoned plans for a new data center in West Auckland, resulting in a $45 million loss.

Auckland FC defeated Melbourne City on penalties following a one-all draw in New Zealand. The Black Knights are scheduled to face Adelaide in the semi-finals. In the A-League Women's competition, Melbourne City defeated Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the first of their semi-finals. Matilda's midfielder Letitia McKenna scored the winning goal just before half-time. Auckland FC advanced to the men's A-League semifinals after defeating Melbourne City in a penalty shootout last night. The team's next match is scheduled for next Sunday afternoon. The return semi will be played at Puriroa Park.

The Tactics secured a 52-43 victory over the Mystics in a Premiership netball match in Auckland. The Mystics had entered the game with an unbeaten run. The Tactics had previously upset the Mystics in last year's grand final.

A one-off return train journey between Auckland and Tauranga operated today via the Kaimai Tunnel. This marks the first time in more than a decade that a passenger train has traveled through the tunnel and the first time in 25 years for the specific service.

The Auckland City Council decided on Tuesday, April 28, not to install a memorial regarding the fate of sexual slaves in the Japanese army during World War II. A public vote resulted in 60% of participants voting against the statue. Among those who voted, one-third were of Japanese origin and one-third were of Korean origin. Local organizations also expressed opposition due to potential political controversy. The proposed statue represented a young woman seated near an empty chair, symbolizing survivors and the disappeared. It was intended as a tribute to the approximately 200,000 South Korean, Chinese, and Indonesian women who were sex slaves for the Imperial Japanese army between 1904 and 1945. Following a public consultation, 60% of voters opposed the statue, including residents of Japanese and Korean origin.

The New Zealand SailGP team will not participate in this month's Regal event. The team previously experienced a collision with the French team in Auckland in February. The Black Foils are currently targeting the Halifax round in June for a return to competition.

Two population studies are underway to investigate eye health in children aged seven and 12. University of Auckland Associate Professor and optometrist Joanna Black is leading the research.