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Wellington’s new team - 176 | Regional News

Wellington’s new team

Tokomanawa Queens are joining the proud list of sports clubs who represent the capital, all while bringing some world-class basketball to crowds around Aotearoa.

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Basketball wizardry comes to Welly - 175 | Regional News

Basketball wizardry comes to Welly

The Harlem Globetrotters journey to Wellington’s TSB Bank Arena with their gravity-defying, impossible shot-making shows that leave audiences in awe.

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Jokes, drinks, and bites  - 175 | Regional News

Jokes, drinks, and bites

Cocktails & Comedy is your chance to see award-winning Kiwi comedians perform live by the fireplace at The White Swan during Greytown’s Festival of Christmas.

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A celebrated history - 175 | Regional News

A celebrated history

St James Theatre has stood proudly on Courtenay Place for 110 years. Finally set to re-open, let’s take a look back at the long and celebrated history of this iconic venue.

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Bring on the next 100 years - 174 | Regional News

Bring on the next 100 years

After being closed for more than three years, Wellington is finally able to celebrate the official opening of St James Theatre.

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An expectation to win  - 174 | Regional News

An expectation to win

As the leader of the most successful professional basketball franchise in Aotearoa, Wellington Saints captain Kenneth Tuffin is helping his side play to their full potential. 

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Festivals are back Wellington!   - 170 | Regional News

Festivals are back Wellington!

With no more limits on both indoor and outdoor capacities, Wellington’s first major festival, Eat Drink Play, is shaping up to be a massive three-week event full of shows, music, dance, good food, and more.

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Fun, generous, and meaningful - 168 | Regional News

Fun, generous, and meaningful

Golf for a Cause is a local tournament making a difference for hundreds of families around New Zealand. Created by a young golfer, it is all about raising as much money for the Cancer Society as possible.

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Sporting significance - 167 | Regional News

Sporting significance

New Zealand hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is a significant moment for women’s sport in Aotearoa. Even if the White Ferns do not manage to lift the cup when all is said and done, the overwhelming benefits of hosting this competition will be seen for years to come.

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Terror around every corner - 155 | Regional News

Terror around every corner

Expect the unexpected this Friday the 13th with Race Through Hell, a haunted house extravaganza from Nightmares Containment.

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The vinyl revival continues - 151 | Regional News

The vinyl revival continues

Various Wellington record stores will celebrate Record Store Day in June and July with exclusive releases, instore performances, and specials.

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Classic cars take over Porirua - 146 | Regional News

Classic cars take over Porirua

If you’ve got a need for speed, Petrolheads at Porirua is the day out you need.

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