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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

The Independent UK

Amelia Kerr shines in record New Zealand win after blazing 179 not out

Kerr’s superb unbeaten hundred helped New Zealand haul in South Africa’s 346/8 in Wellington with two balls to spare

The Independent UK

City crowned ALW premiers after 'Nix fall to Wanderers

Wellington's shock 1-0 loss to struggling Western Sydney has allowed Melbourne City to claim the A-League Women premiership.

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Hurricanes blow away Reds to snap four-game Super run

The Hurricanes have sent a statement with an eight-try romp in Wellington to snap the Reds' four-game Super Rugby Pacific winning streak.

AAP

Phoenix defeat Roar, stay alive in ALM

Ifeanyi Eze's late goal has helped Wellington Phoenix stay in the finals frame while Brisbane have again tasted defeat from a winning position.

AAP

Capital cities around the world you might not realise were purpose-built

From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge.

Euronews

Victory, Phoenix land crucial wins in A-League Women

Melbourne Victory have beaten Western Sydney 1-0, and Wellington claimed a 3-0 win over Brisbane as the A-League Women finals race heats up.

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‘Incredibly liveable and creatively buzzy’: Bret McKenzie’s guide to Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara

The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for

The Guardian - AU

United fail to find winner against resolute Phoenix

Adelaide and Wellington shared the points in a 1-1 draw on Friday night with Luka Jovanovic's second half goal cancelling out the visitors' first half opener.

AAP

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

Giancarlo Italiano has resigned as Wellington Phoenix coach after his charges were humbled 5-0 in an A-League Men derby loss to Auckland.

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Afternoon Update: art posters test hate symbol laws; Wellington’s sewage ‘catastrophe’; and when sleep tricks go wrong

Police seize posters depicting global figures including Benjamin Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms from Dissent Cafe in Canberra

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean

Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

How an empty nursing home became a housing solution

The hundreds of thousands of disused buildings across rural Australia could be transformed into worker accommodation as renewable energy projects roll out.

AAP

Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems

Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing, despite this week’s announcement of an independent review.

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The Independent UK

Flights cancelled and 30,000 without power as freak storm brings 193kmph winds to New Zealand

‘Extremely unusual’ wind gust of 193kmph recorded in Wellington overnight

AAP

Mariners' youth stun Wellington in A-League Women

Central Coast have beaten Wellington 2-1 to keep the A-League Women finals race wide open, while Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City drew 0-0.

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Wanderers slip as comeback Phoenix salvage ALM draw

A starring performance from mid-season recruit Ryan Fraser wasn't enough to fire Western Sydney to victory, with Wellington Phoenix salvaging a point.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks gives backing to England captain Harry Brook amid Wellington fallout

Brook will look to put a troubled winter behind him as he leads England in the T20 World Cup.

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AAP

Victory outlast Phoenix for crucial away win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a two-game losing run by claiming a 3-2 away win over Wellington Phoenix, climbing back into the A-League Men finals places.

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Priestman's Phoenix soar to top of A-League Women

Wellington Phoenix are top of the A-League Women table for the first time after leapfrogging Melbourne City with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.

The Guardian - AU

Horror in Wellington as millions of litres of untreated sewage flow into the sea

Residents of New Zealand capital advised not to enter the water, collect seafood or walk their dogs on local beaches after wastewater plant failure

The Times of India

Meteor or something else? New Zealand’s night sky stuns residents as mysterious bright streak goes viral

A bright streak of light briefly crossed the night sky above Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 January, catching the attention of residents and online viewers alike. The moment was captured by a fixed webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club, where the light appeared reflected on the water below before fading…

The Conversation

Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?

Imagine investing in a premium Central Otago vineyard, or owning a slice of prime Wellington commercial property, all without needing millions in upfront capital.

AAP

Ten-man Sydney splutter in loss to Phoenix

Midfielder Rhys Youlley was shown a straight red as Sydney FC fell to Wellington in a 2-0 A-League Men loss.

AAP

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.

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