South Wellington Intermediate’s Cavemen win national Bandquest title
A band of Year 8 students from South Wellington Intermediate School has won the 2026 Rockshop Bandquest National Final, taking the top prize ahead of […]
Articles by Tim Wilson
VerbCrawl returns to Wellington’s bars, bookshops and galleries
A heavy metal band will share a stage with poets, a church will host gothic readings, and journalists will pick over the election results when […]
Nine groups call for halt to Strathmore housing land sale before election
Nine Wellington housing, social service and community organisations are urging Kāinga Ora to stop the sale of nearly one hectare of publicly owned land in […]
Wellington measles case prompts warning to check symptoms and vaccinations
A confirmed case of measles in Wellington linked to international travel has prompted health authorities to urge residents to check their vaccination records and remain […]
Rongotai blood mystery solved as woman reveals e-scooter accident
The mystery surrounding a large pool of human blood found in a pedestrian underpass beneath Wellington Airport has been solved, with a woman coming forward […]
More than 1,000 young artists take over Newtown galleries
More than 1,000 children had sculptures displayed in Newtown galleries from 5 to 11 October as part of CASTOMANIAC.
Louis Baker releases second album ahead of Wellington show
Wellington musician Louis Baker has released his nine-track album Trouble before a hometown show at Meow Nui on 31 October.
Winners announced for Volunteer Wellington’s 2026 Community Film Challenge
A Wellington film made for Dress for Success has won a community creativity award as the charity reports helping 155 people into work this year.
Wellington publisher brings Dame Lisa Carrington’s new children’s adventure to life
Wellington-based Huia Publishers has released a new children’s picture book by Dame Lisa Carrington, taking young readers on a camping adventure that explores courage, teamwork […]
Pool of blood found in Rongotai tunnel, Police seek witnesses
Police have confirmed that a large pool of blood discovered in a pedestrian tunnel beneath Wellington Airport was human, and are appealing for information to […]
