The partner of an Australian diplomat has admitted committing an assault during a night out in Wellington - but continues to fight to keep his name secret and to avoid conviction. The man’s antics made headlines late last year when video emerged of him allegedly yelling a homophobic slur at police before loudly claiming he has “diplomatic immunity”.

President of Wellington Arts Emily Falson drew the winning tickets with the first prize, donated by Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, won by J Wykes; second spot, donated by Tracey’s Cutting Cottage, was won by D Cameron; and the third ticket, a painting donated by G Dickson, was won by M McMahon.

Wellington Shire Mayor Scott Rossetti has spoken out against those boycotting Australia Day, claiming his area will continue to celebrate the event.

Last November, Kate Wellington was announced as the successor to outgoing WA Law Society CEO David Price. As she officially takes on the role this week, Wellington tells Australasian Lawyer why she accepted the role, her vision for the Law Society, and why the organisation’s mutual insurance scheme is “world class”.

Many cities in New Zealand and Australia have great coffee but if you are searching for the best, head to Queenstown. According to a recent study, new research claims Queenstown is the coffee capital of Oceania,

The upcoming Australia A-League Round 15 matchup will host Macarthur FC against Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium. Macarthur FC will aim to secure a win on their home soil to extend their previous win to two,

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold, and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Wellington Phoenix will face off against Adelaide United in the Australia A-League Round 13 matchup at Sky Stadium. Wellington Phoenix will aim to secure a win on their home soil to snap their winless streak of four,

There's been an update to Fontaines D.C.'s upcoming Australian tour: Wunderhorse are out as support, and Shame are in.

New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says

More than 30 per cent of Victorian councils will opt to not celebrate Australia Day in any form, including hosting citizenship ceremonies, despite more and more people saying the January 26 date should not be changed.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia. Mittens,