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Two writers in conversation on stage before an audience at the Verb Readers & Writers Festival.

Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington

July 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists […]

Russell Robinson, second from right, stands with four fellow billiards and snooker players beside a competition table.

Wellington sportsman Russ Robinson dies aged 80

July 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Well-known Wellington sportsman and billiards administrator Russell “Russ” Robinson has died aged 80. Russ died peacefully on June 18, 2026, one day after his 80th […]

Volunteers plant native trees on an Ōhāriu Valley hillside, with a close-up of one volunteer working among the seedlings.

Victoria University volunteers to plant 2,500 native trees

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 180 volunteers will head to Ōhāriu Valley this week to plant 2,500 native trees as part of a long-term project restoring native forest […]

Wellington College pupils perform a dramatic scene from Make Your Mirror Be Me, surrounded by glowing green light tubes.

Wellington College pupils bound for Edinburgh Fringe

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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. […]

An England women’s age-group rugby player carries the ball towards a defender in blue during a match.

Jerry Collins’ daughter Honey Kerslake signs with English Premiership club

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Story first published on Porirua News The daughter of Wellington rugby legend Jerry Collins has signed her first senior contract with English women’s rugby club […]

Artist's impression of one of the new Interislander rail ferries that will enter service on Cook Strait in 2029.

Government names new Cook Strait ferries Kupe and Cook

July 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand’s two new Cook Strait rail ferries, which will be named Kupe and Cook when they enter […]

Three people stand together outside a wooden building, with two wearing matching patterned outfits and flower head garlands.

Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards

July 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A teenage pianist seated at a grand piano, smiling and looking to the side

Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut

July 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A goalkeeper in a green training shirt and gloves stands on a football field with blurred city buildings behind him.

Wellington Phoenix bring Henry Gray home on loan

July 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix have brought young New Zealand goalkeeper Henry Gray back to the capital on a season-long loan from English Premier League club Ipswich Town. […]

A brown skua standing on a grey beach among seaweed and driftwood.

Bird flu reaches Wellington, native species at risk

July 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]