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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 […]

Promotional image for Romeo and Juliet showing actors in period costume embracing, with text describing the timeless love story.

Romeo and Juliet takes centre stage in Wellington

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A classic love story will be brought to life through music when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Romeo and Juliet in Wellington this winter. […]

View over Wellington city and harbour from an elevated vantage point

Wellington rates plan opens for consultation

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council will consult the public on its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan from 10 April to 10 May, with a proposed average rates increase […]

Crowd gathers in front of a large stage at an ULTRA music festival event

ULTRA festival set for Wellington debut

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

ULTRA New Zealand will be held in Wellington for the first time, with the international music festival set to take over the waterfront in April. […]

Performers showcase wearable art on stage during the World of WearableArt show in Wellington

Wellington hosts WOW return, tickets on sale

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Tickets for the 2026 World of WearableArt show have gone on sale, with the event set to return to Wellington this spring. The show, titled […]

Crowds gather outside Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui during its reopening weekend in central Wellington

Wellington turns out for library reopening

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Central Library has reopened, bringing large crowds back to the city’s main library for the first time since 2019. The central library reopened over […]

Leaves and textured carving fill the foreground, with Wellington’s waterfront skyline visible across the harbour below.

Wellington rates rise trimmed, costs shift elsewhere

April 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has lowered its proposed rates increase to 7.4 percent for 2026–27, but the change comes alongside cost shifts that are likely to […]