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Month: May 2026

Promotional image for Waenga showing eight cast members against a black background. A young woman wearing a red scarf stands in the foreground holding an identification card, while other characters, including police officers, a lawyer and young adults, look towards the camera.

Waenga opens new Wellington arts venue

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new theatre production exploring power, justice and civic participation will open Wellington City Council’s new central-city arts space next month before embarking on a […]

Water flows from a kitchen tap into a drinking glass on a sink bench.

New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Wellington City households

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the region’s new water entity prepares to take over […]

A Hurricanes player dives toward the try line while being tackled by a Crusaders defender during their Super Rugby Pacific match at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

Hurricanes suffer Crusader trouncing ahead of playoffs

May 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with questions to answer after being comprehensively beaten 47-14 by the Crusaders at One New Zealand […]

Hurricanes player Cam Roigard holds a rugby ball in a match graphic promoting the round 16 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Crusaders at One NZ Stadium on Friday, May 29.

Hurricanes target rare Crusaders season sweep

May 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes will chase a rare season sweep over the Crusaders when the two sides meet in Christchurch tonight in the final round of Super […]

Visitors walk through rows of artwork displays at the NZ Art Show inside TSB Arena and Shed 6 in Wellington.

NZ Art Show puts Wellington in frame

May 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The NZ Art Show will return to TSB Arena and Shed 6 in Wellington from Thursday, May 28, to Sunday, May 31, bringing more than […]

Aerial view of central Wellington, showing the waterfront, civic buildings, office towers and surrounding hillside.

Wellington rates rise falls to 5.8 percent

May 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has agreed to progress its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan and budget with a forecast average rates increase of 5.8 percent, down from […]

Coastal road beside Wellington Harbour, with water on one side and bush-covered hillside on the other.

Massey Road closes, seawall repairs begin

May 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Massey Road between Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay will close from early June until October 2026 while crews repair three sections of seawall supporting the […]

Performer holds two flaming torches beneath a burning ring structure at dusk beside the water.

Lōemis adds music and food to midwinter ball

May 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Lōemis Festival has announced its final acts and events for 2026, adding more music, cuisine pop-ups, workshops and a Midwinter Solstice Ball to its two-week […]

Hurricanes player dives over the try line with the ball during a Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders.

Hurricanes secure top spot in Wellington

May 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have secured top seeding for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after a 45-28 win over the Highlanders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington […]

A group of uniformed personnel stand in formation as a suited man speaks with them outdoors.

Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support

May 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as […]

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