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Huge Gandalf statue to be removed from airport after 12 years of delighting tourists

‘It’s been quite a Lord of the Rings-heavy storytelling theme in here’

The Independent UK

Severe winds ground Glory in NZ, cause postponement

Perth Glory's final-round match against the Phoenix in Wellington will be postponed from Friday to Sunday due to the cancellation of flights in New Zealand.

AAP

New Zealand city declares state of emergency as streets and homes flood

Forecasters are warning of a ‘threat to life’ from falling trees and flying debris

The Independent UK

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Christchurch hit by floods, wild winds in Wellington

New Zealand's MetService has issued its first red weather warning in six months, urging Wellingtonians to stay home to avoid destructive winds.

AAP

‘I’ve woken up with them on my face’: millipede infestation horrifies Wellington

Residents in the city’s south despair amid swarm of putrid-smelling arthropods that mate inside buildings

The Guardian - AU

Waratahs ordered to man up in Super Rugby crunch match

The NSW Waratahs are pledging to get physical after copping a rev-up from coach Dan McKellar after a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

AAP

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Socceroos hopeful Nicolas Milanovic's fourth goal in as many appearances has helped Western Sydney salvage a 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix.

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Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

The Hurricanes have piled on eight tries to two to send the NSW Waratahs crashing back to earth in a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

AAP

Coach backs Walton to lead Waratahs home in Wellington

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar believes uncompromising centre Joey Walton is just the man to lead the club to a rare Super Rugby Pacific win in Wellington.

AAP

Waratahs hungry for first win in Wellington in a decade

Buoyed by their first win over the ACT Brumbies since 2018, the NSW Waratahs are plotting a first Super Rugby Pacific victory in Wellington in a decade.

AAP

Spooky tales of ghosts and scandal come alive on an after-hours New Zealand parliament tour

Mysterious deaths, unexplained noises and late-night apparitions are not the usual fodder of daily tours offered at New Zealand's parliament in Wellington

The Independent UK

The Indian root of New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra, a prominent New Zealand cricketer, embodies a rich blend of New Zealand upbringing and Indian heritage. Born in Wellington on November 18, 1999, to parents of Indian origin, his journey from local New Zealand cricket to international acclaim is deeply intertwined with his ancestral roots in Bengaluru, India.

The Times of India

United breeze past Wellington and go second in ALM

Western United's purple patch has continued in the A-League Men, cruising to a 4-1 win over Wellington that moved them back into second place in the standings.

AAP

Finals hopes fading for Phoenix after City defeat

Wellington boss Giancarlo Italiano says finals are a tough hope for his side after their second 'mini grand final' loss in three weeks, against Melbourne City.

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The Times of India

Rachin Ravindra: Interesting case of the Indian origin cricketer's unique name

Cricket has long been a sport that bridges cultures and nations, and Rachin Ravindra is a perfect example of this global connection. Rachin Ravindra was born on November 18, 1999, in Wellington, New Zealand, to Indian immigrant parents. A left-handed batsman and a handy left-arm spinner, Rachin quickly climbed the…

AAP

Auckland smash Wellington, claim Kiwi dominance in ALM

Auckland's march towards the A-League Men premiership has recorded another signature moment after they humiliated Kiwi rivals Wellington 6-1.

The Guardian - AU

‘A huge day out’: Lachlan Morton makes history with 648km Auckland to Wellington ride in less than a day

Australian cyclist’s day began at 4.09am in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended 18-and-a-half hours later in Wellington

Cycling News

'This wasn’t just chasing a new record; it was chasing a legend' – Lachlan Morton rides 648km in a single day to break record for Auckland-Wellington

Australian pro cyclist and ultra-endurance racer breaks 1983 record, finishing in 18 hours, 28 minutes

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The Independent UK

Briton killed and three seriously injured in quad-cycle collision in New Zealand

The collision happened on a local road in the Martinborough area of New Zealand

Evening Standard

British tourist killed and three injured in quad-cycle collision in New Zealand

New Zealand Police working with the British High Commission in Wellington as part of their investigation into the incident.

The Independent UK

Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands

Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands

Latin Times

Stocks Drop, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Tokyo, Seoul and Jakarta each shed more than two percent while Sydney, Bangkok and Wellington were each off more than one percent. Singapore and India also fell, while Hong Kong gave up early deep losses to end only marginally down. Shanghai remained closed for a holiday.

The Conversation

The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back

Murray crayfish once thrived in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The species was found everywhere from the headwaters of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the Australian Alps all the way down to Wellington in South Australia.

AAP

Reds sink Phoenix, Wanderers slump to last in ALW

Adelaide have claimed a 2-1 win over Wellington to rise into the A-League Women top four, while Central Coast condemned Western Sydney to another defeat.

AAP

Late Canberra comeback denies Roar top spot of ALW

Two goals in the last ten minutes by Canberra United have stunned Brisbane Roar in the ALW, while Adelaide and Wellington also picked up wins.

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