Bill Hickman17:38, Aug 04 2021
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News and updates from around the region today.
Kia ora Pōneke, we hope you are having a great Wednesday. Here’s what’s happening around the city today.
5.30pm: Breakdown on SH2 causing delays The northbound lane of State Highway 2 in Lower Hutt is blocked between Horokiwi Rd and Western Hutt Road, following reports of a broken down vehicle. Police were notified just before 5pm that a bus had broken down and was causing significant delays. Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible.
12.30pm: Brew kid on the block: Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
Wellington today, August 4: White Ferns Amelia Kerr withdraws from England tour, Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
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Comedy Quest 2021 returns to Wellington s home of laughs at San Fran
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Delaware Hayes Roundup: Orion Ward leads Pacers boys track team into OCC-Capital meet
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The Delaware Hayes boys track and field team has suffered some key injuries the past few weeks, but coach Sean Patrick said the Pacers will be ready for the OCC-Capital Division meet.
“The boys are doing well. There’s a lot of improvement happening on the guys side,” Patrick said. “We’ve dealt with a lot of injuries that have really set us back, but we’ve had a lot of athletes step up in response.”
Orion Ward continues to lead the Pacers in sprint events heading into the league meet May 13 and 15 at Westerville North.
10:30, May 03 2021
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Comedians James Nokise and Tofiga Fepulea i, both have solo shows during the opening week of the Comedy Festival.
COMEDY FESTIVAL The New Zealand International Comedy Festival opens in Wellington this week and runs until May 23. For show information, times, prices and tickets see comedy.festival.co.nz
Raw Meat Monday
Fringe Bar, May 3,10,17; 8pm The Capital’s longest-running open mic comedy night. Comedy gold and comedy coal, each night is a guaranteed gamble. If you’re trying comedy for the first time, Raw Meat is the best place to start.
Ray Against the Machine
BATS The Dome, May 4-8; 7pm