Dawn service gives way to concert fun on Anzac Day
THE DARKNESS cast by the threatening rainclouds perhaps reflected the sombre mood of those gathered at the Wellington Citizens War Memorial to commemorate Anzac Day 2011. Those who weren’t completely...
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No pictures like snow pictures as we snap the big Wellington freeze
FEEL FREEZE: Greg Finnigan about to try a snowy slope at Te Marua Golf Course. SINCE Monday’s polar outbreak, people have been getting out their cameras to document the heaviest and most widespread...
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Capital gets its game face on for the Rugby World Cup
WELLINGTON City has begun putting on its game face for Rugby World Cup 2011. The first game of the World Cup 2011 tournament kicks off in New Zealand on September 9th, with Wellington’s first game on...
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Wellington in high spirits as Rugby World Cup fever kicks in
SAMOA SCORES: Supporters were ecstatic with Samoa’s win 49-12 against Namibia. By Angelene Mills SIGNS of Rugby World Cup fever have been everywhere in Wellington this week. Midweek, supporters basked...
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Wild weather, warm fans greet All Blacks
THE All Blacks arrived at Wellington airport to a warm welcome on a wet Sunday afternoon. Newswire’s GARETH WALLACE was there: You could hear the anticipation as fans waited eagerly for their heroes...
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Busker invasion jams city performance space
OLD SCHOOL: Rupert Gobben playing his piano from 1904 on his truck from 1928 in Dixon St. STREET performance space is at a premium on Wellington streets. More people in the city for the Rugby World...
View ArticleAka Mai gives Victoria University Pacific students a voice
VICTORIA University recently held its Aka Mai presentation for student in all years of the Pacific Studies course. When they start the course, students were given the opportunity to do their...
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Salsa at Sunset a hit on Valentine’s Day
FREE salsa dance lessons on Wellington’s waterfront proved an instant hit as locals got into the swing on Valentine’s Day. Singles and couples mingled together to learn some new Cuban-style dance...
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PICTURES: Women’s Day a celebration of peace, not war
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day marched in to Wellington on Friday, with women and men from around the country promoting peace. About 150 people marched from Parliament to Civic Square, singing “Let There Be...
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Wet weather fails to dampen Barmy Army spirit at Basin Reserve
THE Basin Reserve played host to the England team and their legion of fans at the second cricket test this past week. The Barmy Army was out in full force, singing and chanting in support of the Poms...
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Sold out boxing event hits fundraising targets for rugby club
A SOLD out fundraiser on Saturday night entertained boxing fans, with ten heavy hitting bouts showcasing the fighters skills in the ring. More than 500 people watched twenty fighters test their...
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Parfumier is living his dream at top of cable car
DREAM-MAKER: Van Eerd in his shop, a veritable perfume museum WELLINGTON perfume maker Francesco van Eerd says it’s never too late to realise your dream. Making and selling original perfume has always...
View ArticleWellington goes crackers for Christmas in streets
WELLINGTONIANS lined the city streets to enjoy the annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, despite undecided skies. This year’s parade celebrated cultural diversity with participant showcasing costumes,...
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PHOTO ESSAY: The graffiti of Aro Valley can polarise
ARO VALLEY has long been known and loved as an eclectic, opinionated community that embraces art and colour. However, it is a fine line between art and unwanted graffiti, and business owners are...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: Drag racing on nitro
FOR the first time in nearly 10 years, two nitro-fuelled dragsters roared up the Meremere’s Fram Autolite Dragway. The meeting on January 11 served as round 2 in the Competition Series and a huge field...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: Bowl-A-Rama grabs skate fans
Wellingtonian’s were treated to some of the best local and international skateboarding talent last week. In it’s seventh year in Wellington, the southern hemispheres largest skating competition...
View ArticleWellington welcomes sevens superstars in streets.
Sevens fever hit the capital again as the Sevens Parade hit the streets of Wellington. The IRB sevens circuit came into Wellington for the fourth event of the series and the parade is a way for the...
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‘Passion’ separates Wellington from the rest say local baristas
LOCAL baristas are enjoying being among the world’s elite after a CNN article last week put Wellington in the world’s top eight coffee cities. “It’s just passion. We love what we do here,” says Johnny...
View ArticleFizz free, smoke free, alcohol free Creekfest attracts thousands
HUGE crowds came together under the sizzling sun to enjoy food and entertainment at Porirua’s annual Creekfest event. The community orientated festival was a smoke free, fizz free and alcohol free...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: Leonie is queen of the queen bees
QUEEN bee raising is a specialised task. In a normal hive, only one queen per hive survives, so raising more than one is usually done with artificial cells. In this photo essay, bee keeper Leonie Twin...
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