Articles by Ethan Manera

Wellington

Investigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months away
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 2:27pm
The Government has appointed a team to investigate Wellington’s disastrous sewage plant failure. Local Government Minister...
Wellington

Watchdog finds ex-MP misled probe into his council role, 'excessive spending' on house reno
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 2:18pm
A former MP misled an official probe into his “excessive” spending as Chatham Islands Council chief executive by creating...
Politics

'Aggressive behaviour ': Wellington mayoral candidate led by security from debate
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 2:25pm
Wellington mayoral candidate and former city councillor Rob Goulden is being accused of “shouting at kids” and becoming aggressive...
National

'Heard a big bang': Car falls off back of truck, gets hit by train
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 4:17pm
A Wellington passenger train has crashed into a car which fell off the back of a truck and down a small bank onto the tracks...
Wellington

'Outstanding' bakery announces closure a week after winning top award
Monday, 9 December 2024, 11:21am
Wellington bakery Myrtle will close before Christmas, with its last day of trade on December 21. Owners Sarah Bullock and...
National

Watch: ‘Intolerant and hateful' - Masked offenders steal pride flag from man’s home
Monday, 21 October 2024, 2:02pm
A Wellington man is feeling “unnerved” after two masked men were caught on video tearing down a pride flag from outside his...
Politics

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:14pm
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has rejoined the Green Party after previously deciding not to renew her membership to work more...