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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. […]

A promotional graphic shows comedian Dai Henwood in a green embroidered suit beside text advertising the Best Foods Comedy Gala on May 2, 2026 at The Opera House.

Kiwi legend Dai Henwood to host Comedy Gala in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood will host the opening night of the NZ International Comedy Festival in Wellington next month, bringing a line-up of local and […]

A group of seven people in a small wooden rowboat float on open water beside a giant, brightly coloured inflatable octopus with patterned tentacles and large yellow eyes.

Fat Freddy’s Drop to honour founding member in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Fat Freddy’s Drop will return to the stage in May with three Wellington performances celebrating their debut album and honouring founding member Chris Faiumu, known […]

Brett Perkins sits outdoors playing an acoustic guitar, with mountains in the background and text highlighting his international touring career.

Brett Perkins to play one night Wellington show

April 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

American-born, Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter Brett Perkins will perform a one-night show in Wellington on Friday, May 1, marking his only appearance in the capital. The all-ages […]

Uniformed service personnel stand guard beside a cenotaph at dawn, overlooking a large crowd gathered for an Anzac Day service in Wellington.

Wellington gathers to reflect on Anzac Day

April 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Residents across the capital have paused in remembrance this morning as Anzac Day commemorations unfold, with thousands attending services and many others marking the day […]

Infographic showing Wellington landslip damage and key recovery information, including emergency status, waste disposal options and safety warnings.

Recovery continues for Wellington, emergency stays in place

April 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A state of emergency remains across Wellington as authorities manage the aftermath of severe weather, with residents urged to stay alert for ongoing risks despite […]