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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 […]

Promotional poster for Thai Festival Wellington 2026 celebrating 70 years of friendship between Thailand and New Zealand. The poster features a woman in traditional Thai dress dancing, Muay Thai fighters, Thai food, flowers, and Wellington-inspired graphics. Event details include Saturday 16 May, 10am to 5pm, with free entry.

Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major Thai cultural festival will bring food, performances and traditional arts to central Wellington on Saturday as Thailand and New Zealand celebrate 70 years […]

A group of Wellington College students stand together in a classroom holding German flags and a large German banner during a cultural presentation. The students, mostly wearing school blazers and ties, are joined by a teacher seated at the front. German-themed posters and decorations hang on the classroom walls, including a large German flag.

Wellington College students strengthen German ties

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington College students are building international connections through a long-running exchange programme with Germany. Last week, Year 10 and 11 German students attended a cultural […]

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. […]

Alt text: Two LEGO-built Star Wars characters face off with glowing lightsabers, one blue and one red, posed mid-duel against a dark, smoky background.

LEGO Star Wars exhibition to debut in Wellington

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major international exhibition featuring millions of LEGO bricks and iconic Star Wars scenes will make its world debut in Wellington this winter. LEGO Star […]

A Hurricanes player in a yellow and black jersey charges forward with the ball at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, breaking through two Crusaders defenders in black and red kits during a Super Rugby Pacific match, while teammates and opponents close in behind.

Hurricanes hold top spot after tight Crusaders win

May 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have held on to first place in Super Rugby Pacific with a hard-fought 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. In front of […]

A promotional graphic shows comedian Dai Henwood in a green embroidered suit beside text advertising the Best Foods Comedy Gala on May 2, 2026 at The Opera House.

Kiwi legend Dai Henwood to host Comedy Gala in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood will host the opening night of the NZ International Comedy Festival in Wellington next month, bringing a line-up of local and […]

A small neighbourhood playground with a slide, swings and climbing frame sits on a grassy hill, with a parked car visible in the foreground.

Brooklyn’s Mitchell Street playground upgrade seeks community input

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the Mitchell Street play area, with two design options now open for public […]