Wellington
capital city of New Zealand; urban area of the cities of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua
- Aug 12
New Zealand PM Luxon survives second leadership confidence vote 87 days before election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon retained the full support of his National Party caucus after a confidence vote in Wellington, surviving his second leadership challenge in four months ahead of the 7 November election.
- Aug 4
Pacific nation Nauru officially becomes Naoero, reclaiming traditional name
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language, President David Adeang announced.
- Jul 24
Trump imposes 10–12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing forced labour, as temporary levy expires
The United States will impose tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from about 60 trading partners at midnight Washington time, replacing a temporary 10% levy that expires on 24 July 2026. The move invokes Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing forced labour in supply chains.
- Jul 22
New Zealand climate goals at risk as emissions progress stalls and government policies undercut targets, watchdog warns
The Climate Change Commission says the pace of emissions cuts must more than double, and government decisions in the next 12-24 months will be critical to getting back on track.
- Jul 16
All Blacks dismantle Ireland 40-21 to extend Eden Park unbeaten streak to 53 Tests
New Zealand ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run at the Auckland fortress to 53 Tests and completing a clean sweep of their home Nations Championship fixtures.
- Jul 13
Sam Neill died of pneumonia, agent reveals; 'Jurassic Park' star had beaten lymphoma with experimental therapy
The 'Jurassic Park' actor, 78, had been cancer-free after CAR-T therapy beat his lymphoma, but succumbed to pneumonia on Monday in Sydney. His agent spoke out to counter 'inaccuracies and falsehoods'.
- Jul 12
England sacks Brendon McCullum as Test coach after four-year 'Bazball' era, retains him for white-ball duties
The England and Wales Cricket Board relieved Brendon McCullum of his Test coaching duties on Sunday, two weeks after a home series loss to New Zealand and the retirement of captain Ben Stokes, but the 44-year-old will continue leading the T20 and ODI sides.
- Jul 11
Will Jordan scores record 50th try as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17 in Nations Championship
The 28-year-old winger touched down three times at Wellington Regional Stadium to surpass Doug Howlett's mark of 49 tries in just his 56th Test appearance.
