Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning
Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated […]
Regional News
Urban Bakehouse – Home of Award-Winning Pastries and Perfect Coffee in Plimmerton
A hidden gem in the heart of Plimmerton, Urban Bakehouse is where artisan baking and exceptional coffee come together. Known for its freshly baked sourdough, […]
Wellington Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam
Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has […]
Tawa Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores
CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Tawa Foodmarket. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his […]
Porirua Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores
CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Porirua stores. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his […]
Digital Advertising Spend Surges in New Zealand
New Zealand businesses are investing more than ever in digital advertising, with national digital ad spend projected to exceed $2.3 billion in 2025, according to […]
Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Wellington Court
Courts in Wellington and Palmerston North were evacuated on this Monday morning after separate bomb threats prompted swift police responses and building clearances. The Wellington […]
Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration
Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds […]
4.2 Earthquake Jolts Lower North Island
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook the Wellington region shortly after midnight, with residents in reporting a sudden jolt that interrupted their sleep. GeoNet confirmed the […]
Cr Geoff Hayward – My Two Cents
Column by Onepoto Cr – Geoff Hayward It’s an election year, so you are going to get your share of people pitching their case to […]