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Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's prime minister, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

Reuters

Chris Hipkins named to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party said Chris Hipkins is the sole nominee to succeed outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern, all but confirming he will become the nation’s next prime minister.

Tribune News Service

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office

Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her premiership.

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US rout NZ on road to Women's World Cup

The United States have shown their ruthless side in Wellington, beating the Football Ferns 4-0 as they tune up for the Women's World Cup in July.

AAP

NZ to kick off Women's World Cup year v US

Women's football standard-bearers the United States are in Wellington for the first friendly of a World Cup year, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

AAP

Transport plans are full steam ahead for 2023, says minister

The Transport Minister says this will be the year Wellingtonians finally see progress on Let’s Get Wellington Moving, adding transport projects already on the books won’t fall by the wayside under the Government's 'reprioritisation' plan.

Newsroom.co.nz

Clock ticking in Glory's ALW finals bid

Perth Glory will attempt to overcome the season-ending injury to star A-League Women attacker Rylee Baisden when they host bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix.

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Country diary: The joy of growing something from nothing

Wellington, Somerset: Our local Transition Town group is turning a scrubby field into a forest garden – and the word is spreading

The Guardian - UK

Socks, frocks and saving Wellington from self-indulgence

Writing at Newsroom, Jonathan Milne has described a capital city of politicians and grey bureaucrats that the rest of New Zealand loves to hate – so Wellington's new mayor flies him down to wine and dine him and persuade him otherwise.

Newsroom.co.nz

River Murray peak reached in all South Australian towns affected by flooding

SA's Emergency Services Minister Joe Szakacs says the peak has reached Wellington, near where the river meets Lake Alexandrina.

ABC News

I want Wellingtonians to be proud of their city again

Wellington's new mayor wants to ease worker shortages, attract more young people into politics, and guide the city through a "toxic" general election year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Injured Smith, Rapinoe Left Off USWNT Roster for New Zealand Camp

The back-to-back world champions will kick off a World Cup year with a pair of friendlies in Wellington and Auckland.

Sports Illustrated

Understrength New Zealand for US matches

New Zealand's Football Ferns will be without key players for the visit of the world No.1 US this month for two friendlies ahead of the Women's World Cup.

AAP

Phoenix's Waine train departs for England

New Zealand international Ben Waine has joined English League One side Plymouth Argyle from A-League Men outfit Wellington Phoenix.

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Scots dad's first Christmas at home in 17 years almost ruined after baggage lost during 8000 mile trip

Simon Morris and his son Lachlan, who now live in Wellington, New Zealand, faced a mad dash to the shops to replace their warm clothing after their suitcases vanished en-route to Edinburgh.

ABC News

Ban on recreational use of River Murray leads to confusion for tourism operators

The SA government's ban on all non-essential activity on the River Murray between the New South Wales-Victoria border and Wellington has caused confusion over what it means for Riverland tourism businesses.

Newsroom.co.nz

Following the Journey North

The ups and downs of an amateur women's club football side in Wellington have been chronicled in a docoseries, The Journey North, with the theme 'If you can see it, you can be it'. Aiden McLaughlin reports.

ABC News

River Murray closed to all non-essential activity during flood event from SA border to Wellington

The River Murray has been closed to all non-essential activity from the South Australian border to Wellington, with the state government citing ongoing safety concerns about rising floodwaters.

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Schoolgirl cricketer's time to shine on world stage

Kate Chandler is used to playing cricket with the boys, but the Wellington teen has the chance to star amongst the best young women cricketers in the world at the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup next month, Merryn Anderson writes.

AAP

Reds march on with ALW win over Wellington

Adelaide United have soared to the top of the A-League Women ladder with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.

Newsroom.co.nz

Xmas: the best fiction of 2022

ReadingRoom literary editor Steve Braunias selects the year's 10 best works of fiction

Daily Mirror

New Zealanders born after 2009 banned from EVER smoking in bid for cigarette-free future

In theory, someone trying to buy tobacco products 50 years from now in New Zealand would have to show ID to prove they are at least 62 years old - though Wellington has a stated aim of making the country smoke-free by 2025

AAP

Victory boss quits APL board in GF saga

Melbourne Victory chair Anthony Di Pietro has stepped down from the APL board, urging its directors to reverse their decision to sell the A-League grand final.

AAP

Heyman double leads Canberra past Phoenix

Captain Michelle Heyman's double has helped Canberra United stroll past Wellington 3-0 for their first win of the A-League Women's season.

Newsroom.co.nz

'Beyond crisis': A Wellington woman's harrowing ED ordeal

A review is underway after a woman who presented at ED with vaginal bleeding was later rushed to surgery after losing too much blood in the waiting room.

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