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	Maori local councillors set direction for the next three years. RadioNZ - 20 Jan (RadioNZ) Members of Te Maruata met in Wellington in December 2025, with Dinnie Moeahu and Aubrey Ria elected as co-chairs for the next three years. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Experienced envoy named India's next high commissioner to New Zealand RadioNZ - 20 Jan (RadioNZ) Muanpuii Saiawi is expected to take up her posting in Wellington shortly. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Woman allegedly aided murder-accused in fatal Mt Wellington stabbing Stuff.co.nz - 20 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The woman allegedly aided the accused by transporting him to the airport. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	New Zealand and Kiribati sign statement of partnership agreement RadioNZ - 19 Jan (RadioNZ) The signing comes after a year of strained diplomatic relations between Wellington and Tarawa. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Quarter acre, million dollar views and close to city centre: heritage home is rare find Stuff.co.nz - 19 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Land, character, privacy and views make this Wellington home a prize. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo RadioNZ - 18 Jan (RadioNZ) Sundar was euthanised at the age of 12 after his health declined. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour RadioNZ - 17 Jan (RadioNZ) The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour RadioNZ - 17 Jan (RadioNZ) Wellington Water says partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Phoenix face Canberra without injured captain Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Wellington Phoenix will be without CJ Bott when they travel to face Canberra United. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Watch: ‘Stunned and awestruck’ swimmer has close encounter with orcas ‘chilling out’ in Wellington Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Since the new year, Joel Crampton has made a habit of heading to the Wellington beach each evening. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General