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Do look up: 1,000 street lights at risk of falling, Wellington tells residents

New Zealand city council says ‘you would be seriously injured or killed’ by lamps weighing up to 15kg, like a microwave or bulk sack of rice

The Guardian - AU

Shelly Bay primed for coastal flooding

With land movement factored in, a 100-year coastal flooding event at Shelly Bay will be occurring every year by 2040, so why is the development proceeding?

Newsroom.co.nz

TVNZ merger response raises eyebrows

MediaRoom column: On the eve of a Cabinet decision on the proposed public broadcasting merger, questions emerge over the engagement by TVNZ's chief executive of two former National government aides to change the narrative and push TVNZ's view about the Government's plan.

Newsroom.co.nz

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Shaw's sidestep sets stage for Wellington Central scrap

The Green co-leader's electorate decision is a sign of his future plans – and it also adds to the uncertainties around Wellington Central.

Newsroom.co.nz

James Shaw opts against Wellington Central run

Green Party co-leader says it's time for "a new generation" in the seat, as he joins Labour incumbent Grant Robertson in opting against a run.

Newsroom.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins: 'Take care of each other'

Chris Hipkins has arrived in Auckland for a daylong visit to the city following its catastrophic flood on Friday night.

Newsroom.co.nz

Rural NSW town marks Australia Day early

The town of Wellington in country NSW is holding Australia Day events one day early to recognise its Indigenous community and boost crowd numbers.

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Vic Books closes

The shock closure of a Wellington bookstore.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins, Sepuloni to lead NZ Labour

New Zealand Labour MPs have greeted outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern and anointed successor Chris Hipkins with applause in Wellington.

AAP

Hipkins promises focus on 'bread and butter issues'

Labour Party MPs gathered in Wellington to vote on Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as party leader and Prime Minister.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

WEKU

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.

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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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Newsroom.co.nz

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.

ABC News

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

AAP

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.

Daily Record

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.

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