Alice Miller returns to Wellington writing roots after 15 years overseas
After 15 years living in Europe, New Zealand writer Alice Miller is returning to the Wellington university where she trained, with a year-long residency that […]
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Capital Times returns online
Wellington readers can revisit decades of local news, arts and city life as Capital Times joins Agenda magazine and W5 in the Wellington City Recollect […]
Wellington’s Diwali festival to light up waterfront with music, dance and fireworks
Wellington’s waterfront will come alive with Indian music, dance, food and family celebrations on Sunday 25 October as the city’s Diwali Festival of Lights returns […]
Wellington writer finishes story on airport floor, then wins $15,000
Wellington writer Mikee Donato finished a short story on the floor at Auckland Airport, submitted it nine minutes before the deadline, and won the $15,000 […]
Ghostly figures to light up Nairn Street Cottage after dark
Ghostly figures will appear in Nairn Street Cottage’s upstairs windows from Halloween, as Wellington artist Matt Tini turns everyday rituals into an artwork exploring gender, […]
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 […]
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 […]
