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.

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,

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,

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.

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

New Zealand's A-League men's teams both came up short this weekend and there's a transfer window coming up, writes Mathew Nash.

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.

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

Wellington Shire Mayor Scott Rossetti has spoken out against those boycotting Australia Day, claiming his area will continue to celebrate the event. “I don’t know why you wouldn’t celebrate ...

Round 16 of the Isuzu A-League looks a beauty, with crucial points up for grabs and tipping looming as difficult as ever.