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	Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo RadioNZ - 4 hours ago (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



	Phoenix captain sidelined for Canberra rematch 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



	Man injured after being hit by car in Wellington RadioNZ - 16 Jan (RadioNZ) Emergency services were called to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Newtown about 6.40pm on Friday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wellington Hospital gastroenteritis outbreak likely caused by contaminated food RadioNZ - 16 Jan (RadioNZ) Spokesperson Jamie Duncan said no patients have been affected and there is no risk to the general public. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	NZTA warning Wellingtonians to expect traffic delays ahead of long weekend RadioNZ - 16 Jan (RadioNZ) Wet weather, Wellington Anniversary weekend and chip seal works are expected to create a perfect storm for traffic. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Gastro outbreak at Wellington ED spreads to general ward Stuff.co.nz - 16 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) At least 30 people have been struck down by the illness since last Friday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General