MARGOT NEAS background the mixed history of the economic growth fund.

14 Hours Homeless is a nationwide campaign to aid the end of homelessness in NZ

As traffic is picked to increase in Wellington, what would Wellington mayoral candidates do?

Mayoral hopefuls attack each other over council fund process that led to Singapore Airlines being given $800,000 a year. LAURA KEOWN reports.

Six mayoral candidates give Newswire their views on funding for student transport discounts in Wellington.

Wellington dangerously exposed to a local disaster says mayoral hopeful.

“I feel loved and privileged to have been able to work with 15 cultures each day.”

Students are urged to keep the pressure on candidates to lower transport fares

Students are missing out on scholarships by not applying to a local charitable trust.

NZ Symphony Orchestra to play with film at Michael Fowler Centre

Four finalists have been confirmed for a French Memorial to be installed in 2018

Porirua College whanau spent a long time looking for the right principal to build on the legacy Susan Jungerson. This week they welcomed Ragne Maxwell to the role. KATENI SAU reports.

Porirua woman Jessica Lee Groves is a stay-at-home mum and new business owner.

New Zealand journalists keep the profession in “good shape” despite challenges, says an editor of a new book. Barnaby Bennett joined three panelists and over 60 guests to discuss and launch the book, Don’t dream it’s over: Reimagining journalism in Aotearoa. PATRICK FRENCH reports.

Residents have their say at Love The Bay Community Space, and in series of workshops

The twice-daily traffic jam outside Raumati Beach School might be getting sorted out after years of public frustration – hopefully this summer. The plan will ease congestion and make the area safer for students. DAN MAGEEAN reports.

Principal thinks NZ should take after British schools with mid-term breaks

Houghton Valley Enviro School adds cycling to its environmental repertoire.

Kahurangi School has been working with community on projects such as a super slide. SHAR DAVIS sits down with principal Kyran Smith (above) to talk about the school.

Thirty years after his own Olympics, Tim Logan reflects with ANGELA REID about differences and similarities.

Brooklyn Primary School’s production is currently being workshopped by staff and students.

At the Mt Victoria school kids are comfortable hearing different languages.

A smartphone app is making it easier for Thorndon parents to juggle kid’s activities.

After Birkenhead defeat, club tallies cost of high number of away games

Island Bay residents have been given a chance to talk about the $30 million development

A form of poetry relatively unknown in New Zealand attracted a sell-out crowd in Wellington last weekend.

KATENI SAU meets a team from Holy Family School in Porirua experiencing the spirit of Wellington region’s second annual Sportsfest.

McFadden eyeing up next generation of basketball talent at Sportsfest

Gentleman’s Beans chimney catches fire and stops traffic on the corner of Courtney Place.

Homelessness, housing and social issues concern people in the coming council elections

Organisers Partners Porirua happy with launch of initiative and will be back for more

Wellington’s fascination with the new David Jones store was enough for the doors to be closed for a short time because of opening day crowds.

Store management introduced NewsWire’s PATRICK FRENCH to one of the company’s new local employees, retail assistant Molly Brain (19) to talk about the experience.

New David Jones store attracts Wellington crowds, but Kirkcaldie and Stains has not been forgotten.

Hawkes Bay gym Peak Fitness encourages exercise to honor memory of local inspiration

Te Aro’s crime rates don’t stop citizens from feeling safe in their city, but JADE WINTON-LOWE find they still want more CCTV cameras.

Food trucks are on the rise and but many of them are more hazardous than we think.

Drought major driver behind fluctuating sheep fortunes reflected in Statistics NZ numbers

New Zealand visitor numbers are up and small towns are reaping small rewards.

The five-day market was a huge success, attracting over 16,500 on the first night alone.

The event allows Wellington’s most stylish to trade old clothing among themselves.

Aotea Block Development is set to ease the housing shortage in Porirua.

Wellington musician Sam Manzanza keeps African music alive.

Blood donation saves lives and only 4% of eligible donors donate. Do you save lives?

Cancer Society fundraiser Junk Free June returns to the capital this month.

The Porirua food truck night market is held on the last Thursday of the month.

The New Zealand Blood Service needs more plasma donors.

Baby animals ease exam nerves in students ease exam stress at Victoria University.

Fewer Kiwis were able to buy houses in 2013 compared to 186, but they are still trying

The largest number of graduating students ever, celebrate their success with friends and family.

Te Rauparaha Arena is getting behind Porirua kayaker Marty McDowell.

The Wellington Urban Ultra 2k, commonly known as WUU2K, is an ultra-marathon starting in Khandallah and ending at the Mt Victoria lookout.

Te Rauparaha Arena was home to a three day Last Season clothing sale. KEANU HEAD captured the set up process.

ZARIUS SAMUEL visits Wellington Zoo to see how it benefits from public support.

Gino Acevedo, Te Auaha ambassador and Weta Digital creative director, with student Orama Fisher made up for the launch. Image, Joanna Piatek; Video, James Lobban

NewsWire.co.nz graduate and student reporters covered the event live.

Marking clients with custom tattoo art is all part of a day’s work for Katy Hayward in a studio which is also an art gallery. JADE WINTON-LOWE reports.

Advisory groups engaging families are raising Maori and Pacific achievement at Postgate School in Whitby.

ZARIUS SAMUEL reports it is all part of what principal Adam Campbell says involves seeing learning through children’s eyes.

Indie rockers say they are now writing the kind of music that they set out to.

An abandoned looking Ako Pai Marae on Victoria University’s campus typifies the value that locals see in the former education facilities.

AMY MCEWEN reports on local reaction and the meeting.

An inside look at the training of a Special Olympics power lifter. ANDREW JOHNSEN captured the intense session at Morrinsville Fitness Centre.

Event organiser Liz Kelly will be leaving Creekfest in good health after seven years.

The RSA celebrated its centenary at the Pukeahu War Memorial in Wellington.
COLIN ENGELBRECHT reports.

Child refugees will be the subject of laughter on Sunday night – all for a good cause.

The green buses now have active audio surveillance on board to record incidents.

Headgear’s popularity is on the rise. Matt Tso talks to Hills Hatman Simon Smuts-Kennedy.

School’s rise from decile two to four, has its upsides and downsides, says principal.