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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 […]

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. […]