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A Wellington man lying on a floating pontoon got the surprise of his life when two orcas surfaced just meters away during his evening swim. What started as quiet reflection turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter at Oriental Bay.
Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne was supposed to leave the field at 60 minutes after recovering from a broken collarbone. His coach asked him to stay a few more minutes, and he set up the equalizing goal that saved the game.
Wellington Phoenix delivered an inspiring second-half comeback, erasing a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Adelaide United at Sky Stadium. The turnaround showcased resilience and tactical brilliance after their worst first-half performance of the season.
American forward Makala Woods scored in her debut for Wellington Phoenix just three days after landing in New Zealand, offering hope after the team lost their star player to injury. Her powerful header in the final minutes showed she might be ready to fill big shoes sooner than anyone expected.
π SportsChristian Simonson, just 23 years old, achieved a dream come true by clinching his spot in the World Cup Final with a stunning personal best performance at Wellington's Global Dressage Festival. The young rider secured his place with a spectacular 81.445% score under the stadium lights, becoming one of the youngest North American riders ever to qualify for the prestigious championship.