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The Latest Breaking News from Wellington

Short story: Skiver, by Janis Freegard

The travels of a mad, determined and pitiful stalker in Wellington

Newsroom.co.nz

Curtain Falls On New Zealand’s Former Hooker, Norm Hewitt ‌

Hewitt, known for his on-field prowess and off-field contributions, leaves a lasting legacy in the rugby world ‌

Zenger

Friday essay: ‘like being hungry’ – loneliness afflicts nearly 1 in 3 Australians. It can be devastating, but can spark creativity or change

My sharpest experience of loneliness was during the New Year period when I turned 22. Following the breakdown of a youthful and doomed marriage, I had landed in a new country, in a city, Wellington, where the only people I had contact with were at the job I’d just started.…

The Conversation

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Rojas makes A-League Men return to Wellington

The "Kiwi Messi" is back at the "Cake Tin", with Marco Rojas signing a one-year deal with A-League Men club Wellington Phoenix.

AAP

Neil Back says winning in New Zealand ‘the ultimate’ as England face All Blacks

Flanker Back was part of the England team that prevailed 15-13 in Wellington 21 years ago.

The Independent UK

‘It felt like bad news after bad news’: why record numbers are leaving New Zealand

Many young people are lured by hopes of better opportunities in Australia as experts worry a soft economy means departing Kiwis may not come back

The Guardian - AU

China offers NZ visa-free travel, infrastructure funds

China and New Zealand have signed trade agreements after bilateral talks as part of a three-day visit by Premier Li Qiang.

AAP

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China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda

China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a weeklong tour that also includes Australia and Malaysia

The Independent UK

Latest star leaves A-League Men for English top flight

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has become the latest homegrown player to trade the A-League Men for Europe, joining EPL side Bournemouth.

AAP

Rethinking roads as public spaces – what NZ cities can learn from Barcelona’s ‘superblock’ urban design

New Zealand is one of the most car-centric countries in the world. With the exception of the capital Wellington, New Zealand cities have some of the highest rates of car ownership globally.

The Conversation

Italiano set to get new Nix deal after strong ALM start

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has pledged his future to the A-League team, and is keen to kick on and win the club's first trophy.

AAP

Popovic out to break duck in Victory's ALM decider

After a pair of backs-to-the-wall finals wins, Melbourne Victory are one more success away from a first A-League Men title since 2018.

AAP

Ikonomidis winner sends Victory into ALM grand final

Chris Ikonomidis scored an extra-time winner to send Melbourne Victory into the A-League Men grand final and break Wellington Phoenix hearts.

AAP

Wellington sell-out as Nix chase first ALM final spot

Rugby-mad New Zealand has gone all-in on the Wellington Phoenix, with over 30,000 supporters selling out their home semi-final against Melbourne Victory.

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Victory 'villains' out to destroy Wellington fairytale

Melbourne Victory are aiming to end Wellington's dreams of a first A-League Men trophy when they enter enemy territory for the semi-final second leg.

AAP

Victory star Fornaroli confident of ending goal drought

Melbourne Victory striker Bruno Fornaroli isn't worried about his goal-scoring drought ahead of the A-League Men away semi-final leg against Wellington.

AAP

'Embrace the pressure': Phoenix coach preaches calm

Whatever the outcome, Wellington will celebrate the biggest game in their history when they take on Melbourne Victory in the second leg of their ALM semi-final.

AAP

Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington

Melbourne Victory are prepared to suffer to get the job done, with honours even as they travel to Wellington aiming to dash the Phoenix's grand final dreams.

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Quest for trophy drives Victory veteran Traore

Left-back Adama Traore is still hunting his first A-League Men silverware and will be crucial to Melbourne Victory's semi-final against Wellington.

AAP

Phoenix coach eyes 'fairytale' Sydney FC grand final

Giancarlo Italiano is daring to dream as his Wellington Phoenix tackle Melbourne Victory and an away-ground hoodoo for a place in the A-League Men grand final.

AAP

Waratahs thumped again as Super Rugby finals hopes fade

The table-topping Hurricanes have exposed the NSW Waratahs as title pretenders with a 41-12 Super Rugby Pacific thrashing in Wellington.

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: joyriders destroyed my van in New Zealand – which led to a lovely life in London

Without the van, my husband and I had no urgent reason to live in Wellington. The short European adventure we had planned soon became much more

AAP

Barbarouses wants 'crowning' ALM title at Wellington

Wellington Phoenix are hoping for a club-record crowd over 21,000 for Saturday's A-League Men clash with Macarthur, which could win them the Premiers Plate.

Metal Hammer

"Orange Goblin have made the journey, and they're very much the real thing." London's stoner metal legends finally reach New Zealand and put on a magnificent rock 'n' roll show

Orange Goblin level Wellington's Valhalla during their first ever New Zealand tour

The Guardian - UK

Penguins in the pond, kiwi in the back yard: how a city brought back its birds

As nature falls silent in most cities around the world, New Zealand’s capital has been transformed by the sound of native birds returning to the dawn chorus

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