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Wellington Olympic ready for biggest game in club's proud history

Tomorrow's national football league championship final against Auckland City could be one of the history books of the nearly 70-year-old Greek-influenced club.

Wellington •7:14pm

Thousands expected to attend Wellington's Armageddon expo

The event, being held at Sky Stadium is expected to draw crowds of up to 15,000 people over the weekend.

Wellington •6:53pm

'Silent Night' - the fundraising event no one will attend

The Wellington City Mission is selling tickets to a 'nothing' event on December 21, raising funds for Christmas giving.

Wellington •Sat, Dec 3

Lower Hutt homicide: Vehicle recovered, its movements sought

Police found the vehicle concealed on a property at an address in Lower Hutt last month.

Wellington •Fri, Dec 2

Porirua man fulfils promise to late grandmother with va’a launch

Twenty years later John Misky's beloved grandmother is gone, but the canoe will now finally launch from Porirua harbour on Saturday morning.

Pacific Islands •Fri, Dec 2

Meet the craftsman bringing old, damaged books back to life

Bill Tito has resurrected everything from bibles and dictionaries, to Shakespeare and children's books.

Arts And Culture •Fri, Dec 2

Man arrested after person injured in Wellington stabbing

Police were called to the scene on Lambton Quay just before 8pm.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Dec 1

Police restrain 15 properties connected alleged burglary ring

Police said the properties are linked to two people arrested as part of Operation Trump Card.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Dec 1

Air NZ plane struck by lightning mid-flight

Another aircraft experienced a "bird strike" today, leading to more cancelled services.

Auckland •Wed, Nov 30

NZ arts show WOW sold, founders say it’s 'time to step back'

WOW was started by Dame Suzie Moncrieff and her sister Heather Palmer more than 30 years ago.

Arts And Culture •Tue, Nov 29

Classic Kiwi bakery serving up politicians since the '90s

Concorde Café has regulars from across the political spectrum.

Food And Drink •Tue, Nov 29

'Significant concerns' about safety at Lower Hutt school

The Education Review Office said Wilford School had agreed to an external audit to address the issues.

Wellington •Mon, Nov 28

Two state highways into Wellington reopen after earlier slips

Heavy rain is battering the lower North Island.

Weather News •Sun, Nov 27

Silly season descends on Wellington with Santa Parade

Thousands of people lined the streets to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday.

Wellington •Sat, Nov 26

Wellington man behind $28m liquid ecstasy operation sentenced

Justin Rankin was arrested in November 2020 and charged with the possession of 400 litres of Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) and the further supply of 1800 litres.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Nov 25

Two Wellington CBD buildings evacuated due to flooding

Power has been disconnected to both buildings for safety reasons.

Wellington •Fri, Nov 25

Paekākāriki Surf Club demolished after 60 years due to erosion, climate

The building, located on Wellington’s Kapiti Coast, has been a central part of the community for around 60 years, and the clubbies are finding it hard to say goodbye.

Wellington •Fri, Nov 25

Police issue fresh appeal in search for Breanna Muriwai

New information was aired on Police Ten 7 Aotearoa tonight.

Wellington •Thu, Nov 24

Two people arrested over Wellington hit-and-run

Police have arrested two people involved in a hit-and-run last month in Miramar, Wellington.

Wellington •Thu, Nov 24

Watch as shovel-wielding neighbour chases off Wellington ram-raiders

The owner of Thirsty Liquor Island Bay said if it wasn't for the man, more damage would have been done to his store.

Wellington •Wed, Nov 23

Wellington

Latest Stories

Wellington Olympic ready for biggest game in club's proud history

Thousands expected to attend Wellington's Armageddon expo

'Silent Night' - the fundraising event no one will attend

Lower Hutt homicide: Vehicle recovered, its movements sought

Porirua man fulfils promise to late grandmother with va’a launch

Meet the craftsman bringing old, damaged books back to life

Man arrested after person injured in Wellington stabbing

Police restrain 15 properties connected alleged burglary ring

Air NZ plane struck by lightning mid-flight

NZ arts show WOW sold, founders say it’s 'time to step back'

Classic Kiwi bakery serving up politicians since the '90s

'Significant concerns' about safety at Lower Hutt school

Two state highways into Wellington reopen after earlier slips

Silly season descends on Wellington with Santa Parade

Wellington man behind $28m liquid ecstasy operation sentenced

Two Wellington CBD buildings evacuated due to flooding

Paekākāriki Surf Club demolished after 60 years due to erosion, climate

Police issue fresh appeal in search for Breanna Muriwai

Two people arrested over Wellington hit-and-run

Watch as shovel-wielding neighbour chases off Wellington ram-raiders

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