Coastguard needs $180,000 to buy new boat
PRESIDENT Terry Sampson on Spirit of Wellington, the Coastguard's newest rescue boat. WELLINGTON Coastguard needs $180,000 for a new boat and is looking for donations. The Coastguard’s rigid hull...
View ArticleQUAKE Day 1: Many feared dead
RUINED ICON: Christchurch's cathedral minus its tower and steeple. QUAKE TIMELINE NewsWire’s team of reporters monitored media coverage of today’s earthquake aftermath, as well as writing stories of...
View ArticleCommuters may get a third ferry if wharf fixed
SEATOUN Wharf may be upgraded soon so passenger ferries can berth safely in all weather conditions. And the company running the service, East by West Ferries, says if the improvements go ahead it may...
View ArticleHutt public has say on big repair bill for quake-hit Petone wharf
Consultation with the public over the future of Petone wharf will take place early next year after a blow-out in maintenance costs. Repairs are estimated to be $1.2 million. Hutt city parks manager...
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