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Adelaide blow red-hot start to draw with Phoenix

Adelaide have surrendered a two-goal lead in being forced to settle for a 2-2 draw away to Wellington Phoenix.

AAP · Jan 11

City withstand gritty Phoenix to go top in ALW

A 2-1 win away to Wellington has taken premiers Melbourne City back to the top of the A-League Women ladder.

AAP · Jan 10

Phoenix land Kiwi international, WSW farewell defender

Wellington have landed a Kiwi international to strengthen their defence while a Western Sydney defender has secured an overseas move.

AAP · Jan 8

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Phoenix snatch Roar draw as Perth continue ALW surge

Wellington scored a sensational 98th minute equaliser against Brisbane as Perth Glory won their third game in four and Western United drew with Canberra.

AAP · Jan 3

Strike a pose: vogue balls go mainstream in New Zealand

Led by Māori and Pasifika queer communities, the counterculture has gone from performing in lounges and clubs to Wellington’s national museum

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Vergos hat-trick powers Victory drubbing of Wellington

Melbourne Victory's surge in A-League form has continued after they made it three straight wins with a 5-1 hammering of a hapless Wellington Phoenix.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Samba scores brace as 'Nix smash seven past Sky Blues

Wellington have scored a record ALW win over Sydney FC, while Canberra missed the chance to go top after drawing with Central Coast in the nation's capital.

AAP · Dec 20, 2025

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Father facing attempted murder charge for attacking alleged sex offender who made remark about his minor daughter

Police urged the public not to take the law into their own hands

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Wellington have snapped a two-game losing run with an important 2-1 win over Adelaide United ahead of the New Zealand derby.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

In-form Phoenix wingback Carlo Armiento says he had to take time away from the A-League last season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes

The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

Top order struggles as England set target of 223 in Wellington

England got to 222 all out in 40.2 overs thanks to Jamie Overton’s ODI best 68 off 62 balls.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

New Zealand edge past England in third men’s ODI to seal series sweep – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England’s top-order batters misfired again in their final international before the Ashes as New Zealand claimed a tense two-wicket win

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Flights cancelled as powerful storm prompts rare red warning in New Zealand

Storm rips roofs from houses and leaves nearly 90,000 homes without power

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Thousands lose power as wild winds batter New Zealand

Cyclone-strength gusts have been recorded in New Zealand's capital Wellington and in its Otago district, causing damage, cutting power and highways.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in Wellington as dangerous winds and heavy rain buffeted parts of the country

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025

Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentless online abuse she faced during her term, much of it racist and sexist. None of it would have been reassuring for hopeful candidates waiting for the weekend’s results.

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The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven’t had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

2 Vietnamese officials accused of sexual attack evade extradition to New Zealand

Two Vietnamese officials accused of sexually assaulting restaurant servers in New Zealand won't return to face charges

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

FBI director gifts illegal replica pistols to New Zealand spy chiefs

The pistols were illegal to possess under local gun laws

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Country diary: On harvest open day, celebration, relief – and flying gazebos

Wellington, Somerset: A little drama on the community farm, but, most important, we walked away laden with the fruits of our labour, hard-won in a difficult year

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Jury mulls a verdict for a man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to a New Zealand boarding house

A jury began its deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by setting fire to a boarding house

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

New Zealand vs South Africa live: Springboks dismantle All Blacks in record-breaking Rugby Championship win

New Zealand 10-43 South Africa: The world champions made a statement with a record thrashing of the All Blacks in Wellington

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Trial begins for man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to New Zealand boarding house

A trial has opened for a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by setting fire to a boarding house

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