Onslow College wins basketball thriller against Newlands
Onslow College has finished its Senior Boys basketball season on top after beating North Wellington rivals Newlands College 101-98 in a high-scoring Division 2 final. […]
Education
Wellington researchers warn school lunch debate is overlooking child wellbeing
Research from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehureoa Massey University has found public debate about the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme has increasingly focused […]
Victoria University invites Wellington students for major Open Day
More than 5,300 high school students and caregivers have registered for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Open Day this Friday, 21 August. Prospective students […]
Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville
A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at […]
Family History Day brings genealogy to Tawa
Wellington residents interested in tracing their family history can explore their roots at a free Family History Day in Tawa on Saturday, 29 August. The […]
Victoria University names 2026 Pasifika writer in residence
Victoria University of Wellington has appointed writer and performer Kasi Valu as its Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will spend three months […]
Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington
Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists […]
Wellington College pupils bound for Edinburgh Fringe
Eleven Wellington College pupils will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, presenting an original production developed through months of rehearsal and creative collaboration. […]
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards
Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and […]
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 […]
