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A bright streak appeared over Wellington on Jan 30, 2026 and was captured by a webcam, with experts debating whether it was a meteor or re-entering space debris, a reminder of the growing issue of space junk visible from Earth.
Sabastian Randall 'Bash' Williams, a 19-year-old from Wellington known for his charisma, loyalty, and passions for cooking, music, and video games, tragically passed away on September 1, 2025. He is remembered for his infectious smile and warm personality, leaving a lasting impact on family and friends. A memorial viewing will be held on September 5, 2025.
Antisemitic flyers and extremist speech brochures were found in two neighborhoods in Wellington, Florida, as well as in Okeechobee and West Palm Beach. The flyers were left in plastic bags weighted down with wood pellets and were collected by law enforcement. No direct threats were made, but residents are urged to report any concerns and review surveillance footage. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel condemned the incident and called for speaking out against bigotry.
A fire in a four-story hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, killed at least six people, with 11 still missing. The hostel provided short-term and long-term rentals to a mix of medical professionals, unemployed, and homeless people. The cause of the fire is unknown, but police are investigating possible arson. The lack of sprinklers in the building has prompted demands for an inquiry.
At least six people have died in a fire that engulfed a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. The cause of the fire is not known, but emergency services are treating the incident as suspicious. The hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. The death toll could rise as rescue teams search through the gutted building.
At least six people have died in a fire that engulfed a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. The top floor of the four-story Loafers Lodge hostel was well alight when firefighters arrived just after midnight. 52 people were evacuated, but it is unclear how many were inside at the time. The cause of the fire is unknown. A mayoral relief fund has been set up for those impacted by the fire, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered assistance.
A fire at a hostel in the Wellington neighbourhood of Newtown, New Zealand, killed at least six people, with 11 still missing. The cause of the fire is not known, but emergency services are treating the incident as suspicious. The hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. Investigations into what caused the fire are under way, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).
At least six people have died and several others are missing following a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. More than 50 people were rescued from the four-storey Loafers Lodge hostel, but 11 people remain unaccounted for. The cause of the blaze is unknown, but police are investigating whether it was deliberately lit. The hostel was designated as an emergency accommodation provider in 2011 and caters to both short and long-term guests, including unemployed and homeless people.
At least six people have died in a fire that broke out at a multistory hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. The fire rapidly spread up and burned through the roof, making it a challenging rescue mission for firefighters. The cause of the fire is unexplained, and authorities are investigating the scene. Loafers Lodge, the hostel where the fire broke out, was inspected earlier this year and met the standards of the country's building code, although there were no sprinklers in the building.