Man Charged Over String of Arson Attacks on Masterton Churches
Wairarapa Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with a series of arson attacks that targeted six churches and a local business in Masterton […]
Regional News
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks
Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding […]
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time
Column by Daran Ponter – Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands […]
Porirua Goes Pink to Speak Out Against Bullying
Pink Shirt Day is underway in Porirua this morning, as communities across Aotearoa begin activities focused on standing up against bullying and promoting inclusion, kindness, […]
Police Seek Help After Spike in Masterton Car Thefts
Wairarapa Police are calling for public vigilance following a spike in car thefts, with 29 vehicles stolen across the region in just two weeks — […]
Lower Hutt Man Jailed 14 Years After Police Find Massive Meth Stash
A Lower Hutt man has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison after police uncovered a vast methamphetamine stockpile in his bedroom, estimated to […]
Person Dies in Crash on SH2 Near Pahiatua
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, just south of Pahiatua, on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the […]
Power pole fire sparks outage in Tawa
A power pole fire in Tawa caused a minor outage and drew emergency services to the scene this Wednesday morning. Flames were seen shooting from […]
Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo
Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event […]
Many hands help Porirua planting work
Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The […]