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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 […]

Adrienne Staples is pictured indoors, wearing glasses and a dark jacket, with a softly blurred background. She is smiling in a professional portrait taken during her time in public office.

Councils pay tribute to Adrienne Staples after sudden passing

April 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council are mourning the sudden death of councillor Adrienne Staples, a former four-term mayor and current deputy […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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Police find body in search for missing Wellington man

April 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A body has been found during the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton, Police say. Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes said […]

A Sumatran tiger with orange fur and black stripes lies on the ground, looking directly toward the camera, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

Wellington Zoo mourns beloved tiger Bashii

April 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Zoo has announced the passing of Bashii, its 18-year-old Sumatran tiger, after a rapid decline in health linked to kidney disease. Zoo staff said […]

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Police seek help finding missing Wellington teen

April 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from the Wellington region, with concerns held for her welfare. Wellington District […]

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State of emergency declared in Wellington as heavy rain hits region

April 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington […]

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Police seek missing Wellington man after flooding

April 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police are urgently searching for a Karori man unaccounted for following severe weather in Wellington this morning. Wellington District Police said officers were called about […]

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Wellington to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa

April 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira is set to open in the Wellington region in Term 3, 2026, aiming to expand kaupapa […]