A walk along the waterfront this morning, ahead of going to the tennis centre for the ladies singles and doubles finals. Guess which drink was mine.

A walk along the waterfront this morning, ahead of going to the tennis centre for the ladies singles and doubles finals. Guess which drink was mine.

Ladies’ singles and doubles finals today at the Auckland ASB Classic. We’re taking a walk down to the waterfront this morning, and then on to the tennis centre.

A little trip before the tennis today (part three)

A little trip before the tennis today (part two)

A little trip before the tennis today.

Loved the game of the crowd having to throw tennis balls into two large containers on court.

Just watching Arsenal v Liverpool, then off to see if Fran Jones can progress in today’s opening match on Centre Court.

AI is the biggest threat facing humanity today. It needs to be reigned in before the point of no return. And that point is almost upon us. Make no mistake, we’re heading towards very dangerous times with AI.

A Sky Sports cameraman used our box as a vantage point for a while today. Also, here’s Sky tennis commentator Seb Lavie.

A day of the Brits. Katie Boulter lost, but Sonay Kartal powered her way to the next round.

Gael Monfils training on Centre Court.

Factor-50 on. Here we go again. 🎾🎾

Watching Man City held to a one-all draw against Brighton, at nearly 10.30 on Thursday morning in Auckland

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Day Two ASB in Auckland Singles: Janice Tjen v GB’s Sonay Kartal which Sonay pulled off in third set, followed by Janice and Caty McNally doubles action which they won in straight sets🎾🎾

Good to see Venus Williams back in action.

Iva Jovic and Gabriela Knutson were somewhat bemused by the Māori opening of the Auckland 250 Classic event.

Today’s order of play.

Nice sunset behind the Sky Tower, from our apartment

Susie B went for the steak and eggs. Me - the salmon, of course!

Watched the opening qualifying match on Centre Court today - Veronika Erjavec v Aishi Das.

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Indonesian food tonight (I’m sure you can guess why!). My Balinese butterfly prawns, and Sue’s lamb skewers, with sharing plate of Balado fries and spicy mayo. Followed by a drive around Auckland.

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Happy New Year, everyone, from Auckland, New Zealand. George was watching, back in the UK.

A thread of images from our trip to Rangitoto Island today.

Went over to Rangitoto Island today - a 600-year-old volcano. I can’t quite decide what the trek to the volcano rim at 259 metres above sea level taught me. It was either: A: I’m never doing anything like that again. Or, B: Well, I’ve done this - I can do anything. Bring it on!

The Sky Tower a few moments ago.

Do you reckon the Doctor’s Tardis latched onto the Master’s Chameleon circuit via airdrop? #DoctorWho

The drawbridge at Auckland harbour, and looking the other way towards the Sky Tower and our apartment block (the bluish building, a third of the way from the left).

Love this at Auckland harbour #books

Christmas decorations in the centre of Auckland

Nice and easy for the Homo Aqua to come ashore. #WarBetweenTheLandAndTheSea #DoctorWho

A stroll at Mission Bay, today.

Hhmmm. My nose has discovered that the Auckland sun is still brutal, even when it’s a little overcast!

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Good night, at the end of Christmas Day in Auckland

Sunset behind the Sky Tower at the end of our Christmas Day.

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Maukatia Bay - the Colony of Gannets. The perfect place to go after Christmas lunch

Just a gentle stroll after Christmas lunch.

Factor 50 and a sunhat on Christmas Day. Who’d have thought it?

Looking forward to opening this one!

Christmas Eve 2025 in the sun.

We’re here. And all I can say is: “Wow!”

Whenever I have a glass of Baileys, I’m reminded of the late great Terry Wogan, who always insisted on having two bottles in his commentary box at the Eurovision Song Contest. Cheers Terry. You’re still very sorely missed.