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Alt text: Promotional poster for author Asher Emanuel's book The Valley, featuring the book cover alongside a portrait of the author and details of a signing event.

Author to sign copies of new crime and justice book in Karori

June 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Readers will have the chance to meet journalist and author Asher Emanuel when he visits Marsden Books in Karori later this month to sign copies […]

New Zealand’s Eli Just shakes hands with Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh during their 2-2 World Cup draw in Los Angeles.

All Whites vs Iran delivers World Cup thriller

June 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

New Zealand found a new World Cup goal-scoring hero as Eli Just struck twice in a gripping 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles, giving […]

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s central library, lit at dusk with its distinctive nikau palm columns visible outside.

Central library wins three architecture awards

June 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has won three honours at the 2026 Wellington Regional Architecture Awards, taking out the Heritage and […]

Alt text: Hurricanes players celebrate during a Super Rugby Pacific match in Wellington.

Hurricanes vs Blues brace for blockbuster semi-final

June 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes will chase a place in the Super Rugby Pacific final when they host the Blues in Saturday night’s semi-final at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. […]

Members of the NZSO National Youth Orchestra rehearse with French horns and brass instruments ahead of their ocean-themed La Mer performances celebrating WWF-New Zealand's 50th anniversary.

Youth orchestra celebrates ocean and conservation milestone in Wellington

June 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will celebrate WWF-New Zealand’s 50th anniversary with a special ocean-themed concert in Wellington next month, bringing together some of the […]

Hurricanes first five-eighth Ruben Love prepares to kick during the Hurricanes' dominant Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final victory over the ACT Brumbies in Wellington. The image is framed by dramatic black and gold storm clouds and lightning effects, reflecting the Hurricanes' name and commanding performance.

Hurricanes Storm Into Semi-Final After Record-Breaking Wellington Win

June 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have booked their place in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after crushing the ACT Brumbies 66-12 in a record-breaking performance in Wellington. Playing […]

A Hurricanes player dives toward the try line while being tackled by a Crusaders defender during their Super Rugby Pacific match at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

Hurricanes suffer Crusader trouncing ahead of playoffs

May 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with questions to answer after being comprehensively beaten 47-14 by the Crusaders at One New Zealand […]

Hurricanes player dives over the try line with the ball during a Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders.

Hurricanes secure top spot in Wellington

May 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have secured top seeding for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after a 45-28 win over the Highlanders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington […]

A group of uniformed personnel stand in formation as a suited man speaks with them outdoors.

Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support

May 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as […]

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 […]