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Montage of climate innovation scenes, including farmland, marine conservation, sustainable packaging, research activity and a coastal clean-up team.

Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Six New Zealand climate solutions have been nominated by Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognising local work to […]

DOC EDGE Film Festival brings World Premieres to Wellington

May 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Doc Edge Festival will return to Wellington next month, bringing a selection of documentary films from its 2026 programme to The Roxy Cinema from July […]

Melbourne City players celebrate during the Ninja A-League Women grand final against Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park, while Phoenix players react after conceding a goal.

Phoenix fall short in historic A-League final

May 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix women’s fairytale Ninja A-League season has ended in heartbreak, losing 3-1 to Melbourne City in the grand final at AAMI Park on […]

Promotional poster for Thai Festival Wellington 2026 celebrating 70 years of friendship between Thailand and New Zealand. The poster features a woman in traditional Thai dress dancing, Muay Thai fighters, Thai food, flowers, and Wellington-inspired graphics. Event details include Saturday 16 May, 10am to 5pm, with free entry.

Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major Thai cultural festival will bring food, performances and traditional arts to central Wellington on Saturday as Thailand and New Zealand celebrate 70 years […]

Promotional graphic for the Ninja A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park on Saturday, May 16. The image features players from both teams standing beside the championship trophy against a gold background, with club logos and match details displayed at the bottom.

Phoenix chase history in Melbourne final

May 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix FC women will carry the hopes of New Zealand football into Saturday’s Ninja A-League Grand Final after naming an unchanged squad for […]

Dome film festival lands in Wellington

May 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Australasia’s only festival dedicated to fulldome cinema is coming to Wellington this week, with audiences set to experience immersive storytelling under the dome at Space […]

Wellington Phoenix Women players celebrate on the field at Porirua Park after their historic A-League Women semi-final victory on Mother’s Day, surrounded by pink heart and floral artwork overlays.

Phoenix Make History on Mother’s Day

May 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix women are one win away from premiership glory after making history with a dramatic 2-0 extra-time win over Brisbane Roar at Porirua […]

Poster for Pōneke House Party fundraiser featuring bold orange and yellow lettering on a purple background, with musical notes, graphic icons and a badge reading “All profits to Wellington’s Mayoral Relief Fund

Comedy and music stars rally for Wellington flood relief

May 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Some of New Zealand’s biggest comedy and music names will take the stage in Wellington this month for a major fundraiser supporting flood-affected residents. Pōneke […]

Alt text: Two LEGO-built Star Wars characters face off with glowing lightsabers, one blue and one red, posed mid-duel against a dark, smoky background.

LEGO Star Wars exhibition to debut in Wellington

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major international exhibition featuring millions of LEGO bricks and iconic Star Wars scenes will make its world debut in Wellington this winter. LEGO Star […]

Wellington Phoenix player dribbles forward with the ball while a Brisbane Roar opponent chases closely behind during a semi-final match.

Wellington Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to home soil

May 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final. […]