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Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph

Perth Glory have taken the maximum nine points from their opening three A-League Women games after knocking off Canberra United away from home.

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

World Cup: Proud moment for us, says Rachin Ravindra’s elated grandfather

BENGALURU: A little over a year ago when Rachin Ravindra turned out for New Zealand ‘A’ during a red-ball tour game at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, it was a homecoming of sorts. The Wellington-born all-rounder’s parents Ravi Krishnamurthy and Deepa hail from the city and as a child Rachin had…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

Zawada chasing double-figure ALM tally for Phoenix

Brisbane Roar face Wellington Phoenix on Saturday with both sides looking to keep their unbeaten streaks alive at Sky Stadium.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

Wellington Town Hall rebuild to cost $NZ330m

Wellington's town hall - which hosted The Beatles in 1964 - will cost ratepayers $NZ330 million to rebuild following earthquake damage.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023

Red Roses bully Wallaroos in WXV 1 opener

England have run in six tries in a 42-7 WXV 1 win in Wellington over Australia, extending their winning run over the Wallaroos.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

NZ's always-on culture has stretched the 8-hour workday – should the law contain a right to disconnect?

When Wellington carpenter Samuel Parnell began the struggle for an eight-hour working day back in 1840, he could have never foreseen how modern work culture would evolve. But he would no doubt empathise with the challenges faced by today’s workers.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Undiplomatic impunity: Chinese embassy leaves New Zealand landlord with $900 bill

People’s Republic is granted immunity from paying cleaning, rubbish removal and key cutting tab after diplomat vacated Wellington house

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023

Wallaroos set for challenge against top-ranked England

Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has made six changes as his team prepare to tackle world No.1 England to open the WXV1 rugby tournament in Wellington on Friday.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

NCC cadets attend attachment camp at Wellington

51 senior division NCC cadets from TN, Pondicherry, and A&N attended an attachment camp at Ava Hill, Wellington, Nilgiris. Under guidance of NCC officers, they underwent rigorous training in military subjects and adventure activities like rock climbing, trekking, and obstacle course challenges.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

It’s National on the night as New Zealand turns right: 2023 election results at a glance

From winning a single-party majority in 2020, Labour’s vote has virtually halved in 2023. Pre-election polls appear to have under-estimated support for National, which on the provisional results can form a government with ACT and won’t need NZ First, despite those same polls pointing to a three-way split.

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2023