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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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Jones leads England past New Zealand in first ODI Amy Jones hits a superb unbeaten 92 to lead England to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
England claim victory over New Zealand in final T20 England overcome a spirited performance from New Zealand to win the fifth and final T20 in Wellington and wrap up a 4-1 series win. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Bouchier leads England to T20 series win over NZ England seal a series victory over New Zealand with a comprehensive 47-run win in the fourth T20 in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Spinner Lyon leads way as Australia thrash NZ Nathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
Lyon spins Australia to thumping win over New Zealand Nathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
Australia on top after New Zealand collapse New Zealand suffer a top-order batting collapse as Australia take control of the first Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024

England begin WXV1 with six-try win over Australia England beat Australia 42-7 in Wellington to make a winning start to WXV1, the new global tournament in women's rugby. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
Wales receive warm WXV welcome in Wellington Wales and their WXV1 opponents are officially welcomed to Wellington ahead of the opening weekend of action. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
Bolden scores Philippines' first ever World Cup goal Philippines player Sarina Bolden scores her country's first ever World Cup goal to secure them a shock win against co-hosts New Zealand as they clash at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023
Arrest made after deadly New Zealand hostel fire that killed at least six people A man has been arrested in New Zealand after a hostel fire in Wellington that left at least six people dead. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2023

NZ beat England after all-time great finish England lose to New Zealand by one run in one of the all-time great finishes to the second Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023
England set up chance of historic victory England need 210 more runs to win the second Test after finally dismissing New Zealand for 483 on day four in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023
England strive for early wickets against NZ Follow live text updates from day four of the second Test between England and New Zealand at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	England with work to do after New Zealand defiance England have work to do in order to win the second Test after New Zealand's defiance following-on in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Rain halts England dominance of New Zealand England's dominance of New Zealand is only halted by rain on day two of the second Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023	England's Brook eyes 200 against New Zealand Follow live text updates from day two of the second Test between England and New Zealand at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
New Zealand v England - second Test toss and team news Follow live text updates from the opening day of the second Test between England and New Zealand at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023	'His dad cut off the cast and he made a hundred' - tracing Stokes' Kiwi roots As Ben Stokes prepares to play a Test in Wellington, the city he called home for two years, Stephan Shemilt traces the England captain's cricketing roots in New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu’s Wellington flight cancelled due to misty conditions As per the schedule, the President was to reach Wellington around 10am to address officers and personnel of the college, and the Madras Regimental Centre. According to defence sources, the mist.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 19, 2023	Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian High Commission Chancery in Wellington; interacts with Indian community IndiaTimes - Published on October 9, 2022
Women's World Cup: Australia crush New Zealand in Wellington Australia tear through New Zealand in Wellington to maintain their winning start at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2022	Women's World Cup: Beth Mooney takes 'absolute screamer' at second slip Watch Australia's Beth Mooney take an "absolute screamer" of a catch at second slip to remove New Zealand's Amelia Kerr in their Women's World Cup match in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2022