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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 […]

Ethan Mupariwa holds his Wellington College Courtney O’Connor Scholarship certificate at the International College of Management, Sydney scholarship ceremony.

Wellington old boy wins Sydney scholarship

May 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Wellington College old boy is settling into life in Sydney after receiving a scholarship that opens a pathway to international study and industry experience. […]

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 […]

Promotional poster for Wellington’s mayoral flood relief fund, featuring an image of flooding around central city buildings and a call to donate.

Flood relief fund launched after Wellington damage

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has launched a mayoral flood relief fund to support families affected by severe weather that struck the city’s southern suburbs last month. […]

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 Hurricanes player in a yellow and black jersey charges forward with the ball at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, breaking through two Crusaders defenders in black and red kits during a Super Rugby Pacific match, while teammates and opponents close in behind.

Hurricanes hold top spot after tight Crusaders win

May 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have held on to first place in Super Rugby Pacific with a hard-fought 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. In front of […]

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 […]