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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 […]

Jerry Collins in action for the Wellington Hurricanes. Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame.

Wellington legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and […]

Promotional graphic for a rugby match showing Hurricanes players in yellow jerseys alongside bold text reading “Canes vs Blues” with match details.

Heritage Round set for Hurricanes, Blues clash

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Rugby fans are set for a throwback night as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a Heritage Round clash at Hnry Stadium on Saturday night. […]

A large group of students in school uniform sit on a gymnasium floor, listening to a speaker standing at the front.

Rugby legacy inspires students at Wellington College

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 280 students gathered at Wellington College last week to hear from former All Black and current Director of Rugby Neemia Tialata, as the […]

Promotional graphic for the Wellington Phoenix “Match For Good” double-header on March 14 at Sky Stadium, featuring two Phoenix players in white jerseys covered with children’s heart drawings and colourful doodles around the text.

Porirua fans invited to Phoenix charity double-header

March 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua football fans are being encouraged to head to Sky Stadium this Saturday, March 14, for the Wellington Phoenix Match For Good double-header, with the […]

Golfer Daniel Hillier smiles while holding the New Zealand Open trophy after winning the tournament at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown.

Porirua celebrates Hillier, Aotea old boy wins NZ Open

March 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is celebrating one of its own after former Aotea College student Daniel Hillier claimed the 105th New Zealand Open golf title. Hillier, a 27-year-old […]

Metlink boosts services for Hurricanes and Phoenix games

February 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Metlink is adding extra trains and bus capacity this weekend to help fans get to and from two major fixtures in Wellington. Additional services will […]

Promotional graphic for the Hurricanes’ Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at 7.05pm on Friday, February 20 at Sky Stadium. A Hurricanes player wearing the team’s yellow and black jersey is pictured against a dark background. Text highlights the fixture details and notes the match is presented by Fiso Group.

Hurricanes name three debutants for opener

February 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Hurricanes have named three new caps for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Japan captain […]

Paremata-Plimmerton player is tackled by multiple Hutt Old Boys Marist defenders during the National Club Sevens at Ngāti Toa Domain.

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]