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Police boat and divers in the water during a Police Dive Squad search.

Body recovered from water near Te Papa

July 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington police have recovered the body of a man who was seen entering the water near Te Papa this afternoon. Police were called to the […]

People working at desks in an open-plan Wellington technology office.

Taiawa Tech Hub delivers $14.4m Wellington boost

July 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Taiawa Tech Hub has delivered a $14.4 million boost to Wellington’s regional economy and supported 148 jobs in its second year, according to independent analysis […]

A bearded man in glasses stands inside a deli beside a glass counter filled with food and shelves of grocery products.

Wellingtonians back local deli in McDonald’s row

July 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington support is building for a Kilbirnie deli after McDonald’s objected to the name of its Toastie Takeover entry, the McReuben. On Trays Scheckter’s Deli […]

Collage of people using Wellington’s central library, including reading areas, Makerspaces, computers and archive material.

Wellington central library hits half a million visits

July 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s reopened central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has reached half a million visits since reopening in March, bringing more people into the […]

Three plated dishes from Wellington restaurants recognised in the Michelin Guide, including a fish dish, a meat dish and a dessert being served with sauce.

Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide

July 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Wellington restaurants have received one Michelin Star each in the first Michelin Guide for New Zealand. Ortega Fish Shack, Logan Brown and Jano Bistro […]

Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront

July 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]

CubaDupa 2027 calls for artists

July 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

CubaDupa is calling for artists to help bring its 2027 street festival to life in Wellington. Artist Expressions of Interest are now open for bold, […]

Close-up of a gas fitting and hose with bubbles around the connection.

Gas leak closes Mount Victoria intersection

June 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A gas leak closed part of Mount Victoria this morning after a gas main was struck near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. […]

Poster for Weavers of Te Ataarangi exhibition at Thistle Hall, showing people with woven artworks and exhibition details.

Weavers of Te Ataarangi opens at Thistle Hall

June 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A special Matariki exhibition honouring five decades of te reo Māori revitalisation has opened at Thistle Hall. Weavers of Te Ataarangi features work by current […]

Graphic for the Wellington News Business Directory showing eight founding member businesses, including Squirrel, Nora Kebab, The Villa Cafe, Nicolini’s, Masala Cafe & Bar, Addley Decorators, Barberside and All About Catering.

Eight founding members join Wellington News Business Directory

June 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Eight local businesses have joined Wellington News as founding members of the Wellington News Business Directory, helping launch a new guide for readers looking for […]