Wellington news

Auckland FC hand Phoenix worst home defeat after goalie's howler

The 5-0 scoreline was the Wellington Phoenix's heaviest home defeat.

'A sick feeling': Hurricanes lose first five to significant knee injury

The one-test All Black was transported to hospital after being carried from the field.

Injury blow: Wall ruled out of World Cup qualifiers and A-League run-in

Lara Wall tore her left calf in Wellington Phoenix's 2-1 loss on Sunday.

All Whites star blow deepens Phoenix woes before Auckland FC clash

Singh's absence means he will likely miss the All Whites games against Finland and Chile.

Alice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the pace

ANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.

Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it back

An inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.

Confusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cuts

More than 25,000 properties initially lost power in the lower North Island.

'Nightmare': Wellingtonians hire generators, stop using loos after five days with no power

Lower Hutt residents say they are frustrated with Wellington Electricity's communication.