Wellington’s Diwali festival to light up waterfront with music, dance and fireworks October23,2026 - Wellington’s waterfront will come alive with Indian music, dance, food and family celebrations on Sunday 25 October as the city’s Diwali Festival of Lights returns [...]
Te Papa marks 75 years of Māori Women’s Welfare League September27,2026 - A new exhibition at Te Papa is marking 75 years of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and its work supporting wāhine Māori and whānau across [...]
52,000 back FENZ inquiry as firefighters strike at Parliament September23,2026 - Firefighters walked off the job for an hour on Wednesday as more than 52,000 people backed calls for a full independent inquiry into Fire and [...]
More Than 50 Artists Opened Their Doors Across Wellington’s South Coast September 13, 2026 More than 50 artists opened their studios and community spaces across Wellington’s South Coast this weekend for the fifth annual South Coast Arts Trail. The… ...
Wellington’s spring and summer calendar fills with festivals, exhibitions and major concerts September 2, 2026 Wellington is heading into a busy few months, with festivals, exhibitions, new venues and major concerts scheduled across the city through to early 2027. Festivals… ...
Wellington artist Lynn Blann brings Italian-selected artwork home for exhibition August 27, 2026 A Wellington artist selected for a prestigious international art exhibition in Italy will showcase her work in the capital next month, giving local audiences the… ...
Paintball fired at pair on Willis Street from passing vehicle October 6, 2026 A man and woman standing outside a central Wellington bar were targeted with a paintball gun fired from a passing vehicle on Thursday night. The… ...
Heritage changes could allow 550 more Courtenay Place apartments October 4, 2026 Changes to Wellington’s heritage planning rules could allow an estimated 550 additional apartments in the Courtenay Place area. The Government plans to modify height limits… ...
Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai face charges over Moa Point wastewater discharges October 1, 2026 Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai each face 10 charges over alleged unlawful wastewater discharges from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Greater Wellington filed… ...
Man charged after Courtenay Place arcade incident September 30, 2026 A 32-year-old man has been charged after a member of the public reported an incident at a Courtenay Place arcade in central Wellington. Police said… ...
Delicious Dining to Top Quality Service: Nine New Members Join the Wellington News Business Directory September 30, 2026 From finding a mechanic or mortgage adviser to booking dinner, renovating a kitchen, ordering fresh meat and seafood, or finding community support, nine new members… ...
Police rescue seal pup near Wellington Railway Station September 29, 2026 A young seal spotted crossing Hutt Road has been safely returned to the water after Wellington Police and the Department of Conservation worked together to… ... Te Papa marks 75 years of Māori Women’s Welfare League September 27, 2026 A new exhibition at Te Papa is marking 75 years of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and its work supporting wāhine Māori and whānau across… ... 52,000 back FENZ inquiry as firefighters strike at Parliament September 23, 2026 Firefighters walked off the job for an hour on Wednesday as more than 52,000 people backed calls for a full independent inquiry into Fire and… ...
Moa Point flooded five times before February treatment plant failure, report finds September 22, 2026 Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant experienced five flooding events in the months before its major failure on 4 February, a newly released investigation has… ...
Giant Bees Take Over Wellington September 15, 2026 Giant bees have appeared across Wellington as a new public art trail transforms streets, parks and landmarks across the capital into an outdoor gallery. Mills… ...
37 new state homes planned for Strathmore Park September 10, 2026 Kāinga Ora plans to replace 31 ageing state houses in Strathmore Park with 37 new homes. Demolition is underway at the Ngatiapa Street site, where… ...
From Pizzas to Security, Mechanics to Home Maintenance: Meet This Week’s Business Directory Members September 8, 2026 Nine Wellington businesses spanning food, trades, gardening, security, automotive services and martial arts have joined the Wellington News Business Directory this week. The new members… ...
Wellingtonians Happy With Their Lives, Less Happy With Their City September 7, 2026 Wellingtonians remain among New Zealand’s most satisfied urban residents when it comes to their own quality of life, but their view of the city itself… ...
Moa Point Disaster: System Failure Found, But No One Held Accountable September 4, 2026 A Crown Review has found serious failures in governance, risk management and infrastructure oversight contributed to Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater disaster. But while the review… ...
Police officers jump into Wellington Harbour to rescue man September 3, 2026 Three police officers jumped into Wellington Harbour to rescue a man struggling in the water near Queen’s Wharf on Tuesday night. Police were alerted to… ...Final day to have say on scaled-back Arlington housing plan (August 31, 2026) Wellington residents have until the end of today to have their say on plans to restart the long-delayed Arlington housing development in Mount Cook. Kāinga… ...
Khandallah Pool to stay closed for another summer (August 27, 2026) Khandallah Pool will remain closed throughout the 2026/27 summer as Wellington City Council prepares for a $7.5 million refurbishment of the century-old facility. The council… ...
Wellington households could pay more for Moa Point power upgrade (August 27, 2026) Wellington households could face an increase in electricity bills if a Commerce Commission proposal allowing Wellington Electricity to recover costs for a major Moa Point… ...
Tiaki Wai’s trust crisis: water boss goes public as Wellington residents demand answers (August 26, 2026) Wellington’s new water organisation is facing its biggest challenge yet: convincing residents it can be trusted to fix the region’s ageing infrastructure while keeping household… ...
Five finalists named for Burger Wellington 2026 (August 25, 2026) Five burgers are left in the race to be crowned Burger Wellington champion for 2026 after a record-breaking public vote. Visa Wellington On a Plate… ...
World of WearableArt GLO! set to light up Wellington (August 24, 2026) World of WearableArt will return to Wellington next month, bringing more than 100 finalist garments from around the world to the stage for the 2026… ...
Five nights of Cobham Drive roadworks start Sunday (August 22, 2026) Wellington motorists using Cobham Drive face five nights of roadworks from Sunday as crews rebuild part of the busy State Highway 1 route. NZ Transport… ...
Man charged after $400 Manners Street eatery robbery (August 21, 2026) A 40-year-old man has been charged after an inner-city Wellington eatery was robbed on Manners Street on Thursday night. Police received multiple reports shortly after… ...
Cohen Holloway stars in Circa political satire (August 20, 2026) Actor and comedian Cohen Holloway is among the Wellington performers taking the stage in Public Service Announcements, now running at Circa Theatre. The long-running political… ...
Dirt bike rider arrested after waterfront chase in Wellington (August 19, 2026) A dirt bike rider has been arrested after an alleged joyride through central Wellington ended with a foot chase along the waterfront. Police said an… ...
Victoria University invites Wellington students for major Open Day (August 18, 2026) More than 5,300 high school students and caregivers have registered for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Open Day this Friday, 21 August. Prospective students… ...
Beervana returns to Wellington this week (August 17, 2026) Beer lovers from across the region will descend on Hnry Stadium this week as Beervana returns to Wellington for two days of craft beer, food… ...
Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville (August 17, 2026) A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at… ...
Sri Lankan High Commissioner visits Wellington IT company (August 14, 2026) Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage, has visited Wellington-based IT company Data Torque to discuss potential business partnerships and opportunities in Sri… ...
Family History Day brings genealogy to Tawa (August 11, 2026) Wellington residents interested in tracing their family history can explore their roots at a free Family History Day in Tawa on Saturday, 29 August. The… ...
Wellington councillor Tony Randle dies (August 9, 2026) Wellington City Council has acknowledged the death of Takapū/Northern Ward councillor Tony Randle. Cr Randle was first elected to the council in 2022 and was… ...
From commercial kitchens to career changes: meet nine Wellington businesses you need to know (August 8, 2026) What do a commercial kitchen specialist, a Thorndon hair salon, a career coach, a funeral home, an architect, a masonry team, a property manager, a… ...
From sharp cuts to dream homes: meet nine Wellington businesses worth knowing (August 8, 2026) A Cuba Street barber, a boutique property manager, specialist builders, heavy vehicle experts, kitchen designers and even a private chauffeur service are among the latest… ...
Police renew appeal to find missing Ngaio man (August 6, 2026) Wellington Police are asking Ngaio residents and the wider public to help locate 42-year-old Simon, who has been missing since Saturday 25 July. Simon was… ...
Regional council backs single Wellington authority (August 5, 2026) Greater Wellington Regional Council has agreed to support a single unitary authority for the Wellington region, saying key services including public transport, flood protection and… ...
