Two Men Arrested in Wellington Drug Bust, Assets Seized
Police arrested two men and seized drugs, cash, and assets today in a series of raids targeting drug supply in Wellington. The operation, known as […]
Month: November 2024
Porirua Raids Lead to Arrests Over Nelson Drive-by Shooting
Police arrested three men in Wellington this morning in connection with a drive-by shooting in Nelson on 25 September. The shooting, which occurred just before […]
Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding
Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will […]
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping
Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims […]
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users
Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via […]
Porirua Explores New Waste Solutions as Landfill Nears Capacity
The Porirua City Council is evaluating alternatives for managing waste disposal as Spicer Landfill approaches the end of its usable life, with a potential closure […]
Massey University Cuts Funding to Aotearoa’s First Co-Governed Students’ Association
Massey University’s decision to cut funding for Te Tira Ahu Pae, Aotearoa’s first co-governed students’ association, has provoked outrage among students, who see it as […]
Whenua Tapu Cemetery Retains Prestigious Green Flag Status
Porirua’s Whenua Tapu Cemetery has achieved Green Flag accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its exceptional standards and welcoming environment. The award, granted by […]
Fatal Shark Attack on Diver Sparks Awareness in Chatham Islands
A fatal shark attack claimed the life of commercial diver Jade Kahukore-Dixon on Tuesday in the Chatham Islands. The attack, believed to involve a great […]
Massey University Cuts Funding to Co-Governed Students’ Association
Massey University’s decision to cease funding Te Tira Ahu Pae, its co-governed students’ association, has sparked significant concern among students. Creative Arts student Maria says […]