Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut
Sixteen-year-old pianist Shan Liu will make his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra solo debut in Wellington this month. The Year 12 student will perform Prokofiev’s Piano […]
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Bird flu reaches Wellington, native species at risk
A brown skua found at Petone Beach is being held in secure isolation at Wellington Zoo after becoming New Zealand’s first confirmed case of H5N1 […]
Wellington’s Fringe Festival gets new director
Creative Capital Arts Trust has appointed Luke Eisemann as the new director of the New Zealand Fringe Festival. Eisemann has worked with the festival since […]
Six new Police dog teams graduate, Wellington-named Phoenix joins frontline
Six new New Zealand Police dog teams have graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Trentham and are preparing to begin operational duties across the […]
RNZB winter season honours ballet trailblazers in Wellington
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring its 2026 Winter Season to Wellington’s St James Theatre for four performances from Thursday 16 July to Saturday […]
School lunch failures raise concerns for Wellingtonians
Serious problems with New Zealand’s revamped school lunch programme have raised concerns for Wellington schools and families relying on the scheme. An Auditor-General inquiry found […]
All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital
Wellington is preparing for a busy Matariki long weekend, with a sold-out All Blacks test and major waterfront events expected to draw thousands of people […]
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title
Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during […]
Wellington pools make waves these school holidays
Wellington families looking for a winter school holiday activity have plenty of pool options across the city. Wellington City Council’s community pools are offering a […]
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest returns to Fringe Bar
Wellington’s premier open mic comedy competition returns this month, giving new comedians the chance to test their material in front of a live audience. The […]
