Police Launch Wellington Homicide Investigation
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of Simon Bird, a well-respected racing community figure, whose body was discovered outside a Northland property […]
Month: April 2025
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth
Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki […]
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years
Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The […]
British scientist, teacher identified in Roseneath tragedy
Ben and Claire Anderson, a British couple living in Wellington, have been named as the individuals found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a property […]
Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays
With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you’re after adventure, creativity […]
Pātaka Opens Vibrant New Season with Three Bold Exhibitions
Porirua’s cultural heart, Pātaka Art + Museum, launched its autumn season over the weekend with the opening of three compelling exhibitions running until 6 July. […]
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished
More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the […]
Another Body Discovered in Wellington, Police Presence Grows
Reported by RNZ A kindergarten teacher opposite the scene of an unexplained death in Northland said it’s business as usual for the early childhood centre. […]
Five police officers injured, three police cars rammed in Lower Hutt arrest
Four vehicles, including three police cars, were rammed by a driver attempting to escape officers in the Lower Hutt suburb of Epuni. Five officers received […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Totara Park Crash
A serious crash involving a car and motorbike in Upper Hutt has left one person with serious injuries. Emergency services responded to the incident around […]