Read newspapers and magazines from around the world on PressReader! Explore the collection in your browser or download the PressReader app to your device.
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PressReader changed to a more secure authentication process on 1 April.
Find out how to access PressReader on your smartphone, tablet or computer with our PressReader set-up guide.
PressReader
Note: You need your Auckland Libraries barcode number and PIN/password to access PressReader. If you're not a member, join online for free!
Getting started
Find out how to get started with PressReader on your smartphone, tablet or computer with our PressReader set-up guide.
Get the PressReader app
For easy borrowing on your device, try the PressReader app!
On the app you can:
- Start or refresh remote access.
- Download issues to read offline.
Click below to download the app for Android or Apple today.
Your PressReader account
Open PressReader in the browser to set up or sign into your Pressreader account.
Create an account with your email address to manage your favourite publications. Or, sign in with your Auckland Libraries barcode number and PIN/password to start your remote access.
Enjoy access to:
- Unlimited downloads.
- No holds queues, unlimited copies available.
- 1 year backfile of most publications.
Please note:
- You’ll need to sign in again after 30 days to renew your access
- You can find PressReader items when you search the Auckland Libraries catalogue.
- PressReader downloads won’t show on your account in the library catalogue. You’ll need to access items via the PressReader app or website.
Help resources
PressReader help website
PressReader how-to videos
Troubleshooting
- To find your library barcode number or reset your PIN/password, refer to our login help section.
- You need to renew your remote access to PressReader every 30 days by logging in with your Auckland Libraries barcode and PIN/password. Read our set-up guide
- If you can’t find a particular publication, it may be due to publisher restrictions. Please see our list of affected titles below.
- For more information and troubleshooting tips, check PressReader Help .
Limited access
Access to some New Zealand publications on PressReader is limited due to publisher restrictions.
You can access New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) titles at our libraries on your device or on a public computer.
- NZME titles include: The New Zealand Herald, Weekend Herald and The Herald on Sunday.
You are now able to borrow today’s NZ Herald newspaper on the Borrowbox app. This is accessible from anywhere and the newspaper can be downloaded to your device for up to 7 days.
Go to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to download the BorrowBox app.
You can access Stuff Ltd titles at our libraries using the public computers. Remote access and downloads are unavailable.
- Stuff Ltd titles: Manawatu Standard, Marlborough Express, Nelson Mail, NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, The Post, The Press, The Southland Times, Sunday News, Sunday Star-Times, Taranaki Daily News, The Timaru Herald, The TV Guide and Waikato Times.
Need assistance?
The PressReader team can help you directly, submit a PressReader help request.
If you have any questions or need help with your Auckland Libraries account, call us on 09 377 0209 or fill out our online help form.