2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named
Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. “After a […]
Regional News
Manawatu serial burglar arrested in Fielding
A coordinated effort between Feilding, Marton, and Bulls Police has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man in relation to a series of property […]
Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding
Manawatū Police have disrupted a significant commercial cannabis growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in rural Feilding. On Thursday 18 June, Police […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates […]
Kapiti gets new Radio Show – Beyond the Boarding Pass
Kāpiti/Horowhenua’s new radio show Beyond the Boarding Pass starts tomorrow, hosted by Maxine Laws. Maxine (AKA) Max has over 25 years experience in the travel […]
Hoop Club Kapiti gets set for Winter Social League
Watching the New York Knicks recently demolish all-comers with some of the greatest basketball ever seen will no doubt inspire plenty of keen basketballers of […]
Lower Hutt joins global climate resilience project
Lower Hutt has been selected for a major international climate resilience project aimed at helping communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate risks. The […]
ELECTRA Trustees voted back in
The three successful candidates in the recent election for Electra Trustees are all returning to positions previously held. Sharon Crosbie, Russell Longuet, and Brendan Duffy […]
Police seek help finding missing teenager last seen Paraparaumu
Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near […]
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan
Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death […]