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Police are attending a serious crash involving a vehicle and a child on a driveway on Karaka Road. Police were notified of the crash at around 3:35pm, and sadly we can advise the child died at the scene. A section of Karaka Road is closed and enquiries ... Read more...

“ We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mat Mullany (Ngāti Pārau, Ngai Te Ruruku, Ngāti Matepu, Ngāti Hawea, Ngai Te Whatuiapiti, Kuki Airani) as Tumu Whakarae/Chief Executive Officer of Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui a Orotu”, said ... Read more...

Wairarapa Police are making enquiries following multiple reports of loud bangs in the Solway area in the early hours of the morning. Read more...

Last night, five young men were rescued after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills. Read more...

One person has died and two others are in serious and critical condition after the vehicle they were in crashed north of Ōtaki after initially fleeing Police. Read more...

The decision to publish new FASD clinical diagnostic guidelines, specifically tailored for New Zealand communities, is an especially important move that will give impacted whaanau greater access to the support they need. Read more...

Te Rāngai Tūmatanui award acknowledges government departments, agencies and organisations that have delivered initiatives that support the revitalisation of te reo Māori across Aotearoa. Read more...

Responding to news that New Zealanders faced the second-biggest tax hikes in the OECD last year, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “People earning no more in real terms have a higher and higher proportion ... Read more...

John Boswell has thought “long and hard” about his new job. He knows that chief executive of Marlborough council is “clearly one that matters”. Boswell, who’s held the position of Chief of Army since 2018, has promised to bring the same “energy, ... Read more...

West Coasters "love their environment" but the region can be smarter in attracting tourists for longer stays by utilising the outstanding natural environment, the retiring DOC boss for the region says. The DOC estate contributes 45% of the region's GDP ... Read more...