Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity
A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead […]
Regional News
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward
Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest
In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga – New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant – has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection […]
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 […]
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 […]