Flight of the Conchords are returning to the live stage for their first New Zealand national tour in 14 years, according to ticketing announcements released on Monday. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement will bring their musical comedy act across the country this November for five special shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, following a surprise … Read more
New Zealand’s Winter Ranked Third-Warmest on Record, Data Shows Earth Sciences New Zealand reported that the country’s winter of 2026 ranked as the third-warmest on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 9.7°C—1.1°C above the 1991-2020 winter average, according to the agency’s climate summary. Regional Temperature Variations Highlight Climate Contrasts While the South Island saw … Read more
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little stated in a radio interview that a significant portion of a $435,000 Deloitte report concerning Wellington City Council staffing levels was drafted using artificial intelligence. Released last November, the Future Fit Pōneke report originally claimed the council carried 330 excess staff members, a finding that has faced mounting scrutiny due to … Read more
A Wellington primary school is urging parents to stay alert for signs of scarlet fever following the confirmation of a case within the school community, according to reporting by Mary Argue of RNZ. Brooklyn Primary School Case and Transmission Risks RNZ reported seeing a message sent from Brooklyn Primary School to parents on Tuesday, notifying … Read more
Work is set to resume on the Kāinga Ora Arlington development in Mount Cook, Wellington, delivering 104 social homes three years after the project was halted due to a severe budget blowout, according to Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. Project Reset and Budget Redesign The original development plan was put on … Read more
Innovative residential architecture is challenging conventional ideas of home design from the outskirts of Paris to a collaborative housing project in Wellington, according to New Zealand architects showcasing their work at an upcoming international conference. Connected House: A Futuristic Parisian Residence On the outskirts of Paris, architects Brendan MacFarlane and Dominique Jakob of Jakob+MacFarlane designed … Read more
A new research simulation evaluating Wellington’s road network during a major earthquake has revealed that crucial routes could face months of closures, leaving significant parts of the region isolated. According to the study assessing a 7.5 magnitude quake on the Wellington Fault, 68 percent of inbound trips and 82 percent of outbound trips would become … Read more
Food delivery app drivers in New Zealand report being offered gig jobs paying as little as $6, according to recent statements from platform workers and industry representatives. While companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats maintain that average on-trip earnings exceed the minimum wage, workers point out that unpaid waiting times and return travel significantly diminish … Read more
A confirmed measles case in Palmerston North with no known travel history or source of infection indicates active community transmission, according to Health New Zealand. The infected individual spent the busy Matariki weekend in Wellington, raising concerns that the virus was contracted in the capital before symptoms appeared. Public Health Investigation and Community Risk Health … Read more
Severe weather is lashing the lower North Island and parts of the upper North Island, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding risks, strong winds, and road closures across the country on Saturday. Motorists are urged to take extra care as intense downpours create hazardous road conditions and surface flooding. Wellington Flash Flooding and MetService Warnings Heavy … Read more