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Tensions rise as New Zealand freezes millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over China deals

New Zealand says funding won’t resume until Pacific nation takes ‘concrete steps to repair relationship and restore trust’

The Independent UK

New Zealand, the Cook Islands' biggest funder, halts money to the Pacific nation over its China ties

New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over agreements the smaller Pacific nation made with China, officials in Wellington said Thursday

The Independent UK

Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this week

The Guardian - AU

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Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

With accusations flying thick and fast last year about supposed “dysfunction” and a “shambles” at Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stepped in and appointed a Crown Observer.

The Conversation

New Zealand court discharges Australian diplomat's husband after drunken spitting assault

A New Zealand court on Thursday discharged the husband of an Australian diplomat without convicting him, months after the man pleaded guilty to assault for drunkenly spitting on a teenager during a street altercation on the night of a rugby match in Wellington

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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.

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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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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

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'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

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.

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