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Lightning forks across a dark sky over Wellington’s coastline, with overlaid text reading “Severe Thunderstorm Warning Wellington”.

Thunderstorms sweep Wellington, heavy rain warnings issued

April 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Severe thunderstorms moving across the Wellington region have prompted urgent warnings for Porirua, Lower Hutt and surrounding areas, with heavy rain expected to cause flooding […]

Uniformed service personnel stand guard on the steps of a war memorial at night, illuminated by soft purple and white lighting, with trees and stone walls in the background.

Wellington hosts Anzac Day services

April 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington will mark Anzac Day with a full programme of commemorations across the capital on Saturday, April 25, including a Dawn Service, national ceremony and […]

Busy Wellington intersection with multiple lanes of traffic waiting at lights, overhead signage warning of road closures ahead.

Night roadworks, ramp closures affect Wellington traffic

April 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A series of overnight ramp closures and lane restrictions across Wellington’s motorway network will affect drivers this week, with works scheduled from Sunday through to […]

A man dressed in black with a red-trimmed cap shouts into a megaphone against a white brick wall, referencing Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Red graffiti-style text reads “The Wall,” with additional text promoting a New Zealand tour in April and May 2026.

Pink Floyd Experience brings The Wall to Wellington

April 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Pink Floyd Experience will bring its live tribute to The Wall to Wellington on May 9, with a show at TSB Arena. The tribute […]

A Warriors player holds the ball while being tackled by two Dolphins players during an NRL match.

Wellington stadium sell-out sets league record

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s Hnry Stadium has sold out nearly two weeks ahead of the One New Zealand Warriors’ Anzac Round clash, setting a new rugby league attendance […]

Mackenzie Barry smiles in a Wellington Phoenix kit while standing among teammates, with a club graphic announcing her re-signing overlaid on the image.

Barry re-signs, Phoenix build defensive core

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry will return for a sixth season, with the club confirming the re-signing of its most capped women’s player for the […]

A Wellington Phoenix player in a light blue kit controls the ball mid-air while a Melbourne City opponent in a black kit closes in to defend during an A-League Men match.

Phoenix finals hopes fade after Melbourne loss

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix’s push for an A-League Men finals spot has taken a significant hit after a 2–0 loss to Melbourne City in Round 24 […]

A yellow double-decker Metlink bus drives through a city street lined with historic buildings on a wet day.

Greater Wellington seeks fuel relief, warns of cuts

April 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the Government to step in with targeted support for public transport as rising diesel prices put pressure on services […]

A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a blue blazer smiles at the camera in a well-lit indoor office setting.

Council reappoints Corry, confirms leadership continuity

April 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council has reappointed chief executive Nigel Corry for a further two-year term following a formal performance review. The decision, confirmed on 14 […]

Traffic is backed up on a motorway as emergency services respond to a crash, with warning signage visible above the road.

Crash on SH1 Wellington causes major commuter delays

April 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Motorists faced significant delays into Wellington this morning after a crash on a key route caused congestion during peak travel time. The incident occurred just […]