On 15 Jan our Courtenay Pl neighbour Ben Hana, more commonly known as Blanket Man or Brother, passed away at Wellington Hospital.
In the days since an impromptu ‘shrine’ has appeared on the wall of the ANZ building where Ben was most commonly seen over the last few years. The shrine, like Ben, is destined to become controversial. Simultaneously creative and destructive, as it spreads over the faux-grecian façade of the bank questions and conflicts will arise as to whether it should be left alone, or washed clean. A fitting tribute, and one that would’ve no doubt amused the man himself.
The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled a further three members of the women’s history-making 2025-26 squad. Lara Wall, Daisy Brazendale and Mackenzie Anthony are off contract and won’t be re-signing with the Phoenix. Head coach Bev Priestman has thanked all three... The post Nix confirm more women’s departures appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
The two teams met at Cooks Gardens, Whanganui, in their annual Heartland Championship pre-season fixture. In fine conditions, the Centurions won 50-28, after leading 22-14 at halftime. They won eight tries to four. This was the Centurions’ sixth straight win over Whanganui. Match highlights here: The Centurions made a fast start, with early tries to...
