# regional news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover regional news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Your Travel cruising along with Max Laws](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/23/your-travel-cruising-along-with-max-laws/) _2026-08-23 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ In the latest episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass travel expert Maxine Laws dives into the world of cruising with Joseph O’Sullivan and discovers that \[...\] ## [Police appeal after man hit by car during anti-social road user event in Manawatū](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/23/police-appeal-after-man-hit-by-car-during-anti-social-road-user-event-in-manawatu/) _2026-08-23 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car during an anti-social road user event in Manawatū in the \[...\] ## [Kapiti Architectural Designs celebrated at ADNZ Awards](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/23/kapiti-architectural-designs-celebrated-at-adnz-awards/) _2026-08-23 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Kāpiti architect Ben Gilpin featured twice among Eight incredible Wellington architectural designs that were celebrated on Friday night at the regional 2026 ADNZ Resene Architectural \[...\] ## [An Abundance Miles Apart - EMWTTSFM and The Big Bus Food Drive](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/an-abundance-miles-apart-emwttsfm) _2026-08-22 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ I began this week’s EMWTTSFM fixated on the remarkable abundance of tomatoes, corn, root crops, and everything else that defines summer at the Saturday market. ## [Tony — Movie Review](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/22/tony-movie-review/) _2026-08-22 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ On now at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before \[...\] ## [Lower Hutt reviews rules for dangerous and insanitary buildings](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/22/lower-hutt-reviews-rules-for-dangerous-and-insanitary-buildings/) _2026-08-22 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Lower Hutt residents and property owners have until Friday to comment on proposed changes to the city’s rules for dealing with dangerous, affected and insanitary \[...\] ## [Two young teens arrested – fleeing driver hits police officer](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/22/two-young-teens-arrested-fleeing-driver-hits-police-officer/) _2026-08-22 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett says a police officer remains in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North \[...\] ## [Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/22/fleeing-driver-in-palmerston-north-leaves-officer-in-critical-condition/) _2026-08-21 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ A police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North overnight. Superintendent Dion Bennett said the driver \[...\] ## [WICC Approves More Than $187,000 In Business, Uptown Awards - Night of Hope on Saturday - FACT Cleaning Alum Creek Trail](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/wicc-approves-more-than-187000-in) _2026-08-21 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ What is WICC and BusinessWISE? ## [Hutt residents asked to help shape future bus services](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/21/hutt-residents-asked-to-help-shape-future-bus-services/) _2026-08-21 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Hutt Valley residents are being asked what they want from their bus network as Metlink considers changes including new connections, service improvements and possible reductions. \[...\] ## [The Green Grape Report - Bright Future For East of Africa, Now Westar Park](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/the-green-grape-report-bright-future) _2026-08-20 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ I’m afraid of what is happening with green grapes in Westerville’s grocery stores. ## [Attempted railway copper theft lands man in court](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/20/attempted-railway-copper-theft-lands-man-in-court/) _2026-08-20 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ A 54-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to steal copper cable from the rail corridor, damaging the safety signals system. At about 4am on \[...\] ## [Super Cooper Leads Silverstream to Triple Treat](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/20/super-cooper-leads-silverstream-to-triple-treat/) _2026-08-20 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Written By Steven White & Adam Julian. Photos by Andy McArthur/Caroline Lewis St Patrick’s College, Silverstream won their third straight College Sport Wellington Premiership First \[...\] ## [Creative cup workshop coming to Petone gallery](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/20/creative-cup-workshop-coming-to-petone-gallery/) _2026-08-20 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ A hands-on clay workshop giving people the chance to make and decorate their own cup will be held at Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery in Petone \[...\] ## [Two arrested over Lower Hutt homicide](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/20/two-arrested-over-lower-hutt-homicide/) _2026-08-20 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Waterloo earlier this year. Police say Mr Sturmey died at a \[...\] ## [Ngā Manu awarded $197,685 for endangered skink programme](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/20/nga-manu-awarded-197685-for-endangered-skink-programme/) _2026-08-20 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae has been awarded $197,685 to upgrade enclosures used in the captive breeding and management of the nationally endangered Whitaker’s \[...\] ## [Sharon Woods Shooting Involved Westerville Officers](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/sharon-woods-shooting-involved-westerville) _2026-08-19 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Westerville police quickly joined the search for a vehicle linked to an armed sexual assault Saturday, a response that led officers from neighboring Genoa Township and Westerville into Sharon Woods Metro Park and ended with a Westerville officer using a Taser in an attempt to subdue the armed suspect moments before a Genoa Township officer shot him. ## [Hutt industry helps shape new school subjects](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/19/hutt-industry-helps-shape-new-school-subjects/) _2026-08-19 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Hutt Valley businesses are helping shape new secondary school subjects designed to give students a clearer pathway from the classroom into work, training and further \[...\] ## [Hot Topics in Sports Nutrition from the American College of Sports Medicine](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/18/hot-topics-in-sports-nutrition-from-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/) _2026-08-18 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization for exercise scientists, sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, and other health professionals, educators, and researchers who work \[…\] ## [Daycare Construction Begins At State And County Line](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/day-care-construction-begins-at-state) _2026-08-18 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Crews began clearing trees last week for a new daycare at North State Street and County Line Road, marking the first visible construction activity on the site. ## [Lower Hutt knitter recognised with $10,000 award](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/18/lower-hutt-knitter-recognised-with-10000-award/) _2026-08-18 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Lower Hutt local Chris Dopson and the Naenae Knitters have received a $10,000 ASB Good as Gold award recognising two decades of work helping people \[...\] ## [SFO alleges former Kapiti council manager and associates fraudulently obtained more than $12million](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/18/sfo-alleges-former-kapiti-council-manager-and-associates-fraudulently-obtained-more-than-12million/) _2026-08-18 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Kāpiti council manager and two associates alleging they deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued \[...\] ## [Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan but warns against shifting costs to older New Zealanders](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/18/grey-power-welcomes-aged-care-reform-plan-but-warns-against-shifting-costs-to-older-new-zealanders/) _2026-08-18 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Grey Power New Zealand has welcomed the Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on aged care, saying it provides an important opportunity to build a system that \[...\] ## [Taste of Westerville: The One Pizza - Eliminator's Late Performance To Small Crowd](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/taste-of-westerville-the-one-pizza) _2026-08-17 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ The Blue Plate Special Kitchen Restaurant Review by Gary Gardiner ## [Tata bows out of New Zealand Darts Masters](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/17/tata-bows-out-of-new-zealand-darts-masters/) _2026-08-17 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Wainuiomata darts player Jonny Tata has bowed out of the New Zealand Darts Masters after taking on one of the world’s leading players at Auckland’s \[...\] ## [Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/17/wellington-is-the-campus-for-victoria-university-open-day/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day \[...\] ## [Regional News - August 16, 2026](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/regional-news-august-16-2026) _2026-08-16 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Dublin • Construction has begun on the Ellis Condos, an 89-unit condominium building at Bridge Park. ## [Westerville Obituaries - August 16, 2026](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/westerville-obituaries-august-16) _2026-08-16 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Barbara “Sue” (Pierson) Elfner ## [Westerville Sports News, August 16, 2026](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/westerville-sports-news-august-16) _2026-08-16 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Westerville North ## [Westerville Calendar - August 17-23, 2026](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/westerville-calendar-august-17-23) _2026-08-16 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Monday, August 17, 2026 ## [Stop-go traffic planned on SH59 at Paekākāriki](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/16/stop-go-traffic-planned-on-sh59-at-paekakariki/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Drivers through Paekākāriki can expect daytime delays next week as tree removal work continues along State Highway 59. Stop-go traffic controls will operate in both \[...\] ## [Election candidate debates set for new Kapiti Electorate](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/16/election-candidate-debates-set-for-new-kapiti-electorate/) _2026-08-16 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Sam Somers, frontman for ‘It’s in the Ballot’ confirms the popular political show will be covering 17 Electorates with In-Studio ‘It’s in the Ballot’ shows \[...\] ## [SH2 night works to affect Lower Hutt motorists](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/16/sh2-night-works-to-affect-lower-hutt-motorists/) _2026-08-16 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Lower Hutt motorists can expect overnight lane closures on State Highway 2 next week as streetlight replacement work continues along the highway. At Belmont, the \[...\] ## [EMWTTSFM - The Siren Call of Flowers](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/emwttsfm-the-siren-call-of-flowers) _2026-08-15 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ I grew up in a rough neighborhood. ## [Come Run or Walk the Ugly Sweater 5K in Denver!](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/15/run-the-christmas-sweater-5k/) _2026-08-15 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ Get into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Sweater 5K! Runners and walkers, young and old, are invited to join us at Washington Park in Denver for a flat, fast course. Dress in a tacky sweater – the more tinsel, bows, reindeer and candy canes, the merrier. It’s not a fashion faux pas if you’re supposed to wear it! ## [Negotiating challenging conversations](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/15/negotiating-challenging-conversations/) _2026-08-15 · admin · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ The Kāpiti Business Chamber, in partnership with Star People HR & Recruitment and Business Kāpiti, are delivering a free workshop to help business managers and \[...\] ## ["Codger" Tree Pieces Available Next Week | Emerson School Roadway Almost Complete | Westerville News Briefs - Food and Business](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/codger-tree-pieces-available-next) _2026-08-14 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ Westerville Offers More Pieces Of Fallen Heritage Oak ## [Wainuiomata’s Jonny Tata ready for Darts Masters](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/14/wainuiomatas-jonny-tata-ready-for-darts-masters/) _2026-08-14 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Wainuiomata darting sensation Jonny Tata, along with internationally ranked Ben Robb, will contest the NZ Darts Masters at Spark Arena in Auckland, with play starting \[...\] ## [Tata a starter for Darts Masters](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/14/tata-a-starter-for-darts-masters/) _2026-08-14 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Wainuiomata darting sensation Jonny Tata along with internationally ranked Ben Robb will contest the NZ Darts Masters, starting in Auckland on Friday night, up against \[...\] ## [India Day brings celebration of culture to Lower Hutt](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/14/india-day-brings-celebration-of-culture-to-lower-hutt/) _2026-08-14 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Lower Hutt will host a celebration of Indian culture, heritage and community when India Day 2026 takes over the Town Hall on Saturday, 15 August. \[...\] ## [The Green Grape Report Returns](https://www.thewestervillenews.com/p/the-green-grape-report-returns) _2026-08-13 · Gary Gardiner · The Westerville News_ For several months, The Green Grape Report had nothing worth reporting. ## [High demand for emergency ambulance services](https://www.kcnews.co.nz/2026/08/13/high-demand-for-emergency-ambulance-services/) _2026-08-13 · Nigel Wilson · KC News – News from the Kāpiti Coast_ Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On \[...\] ## [Register Now for the Ghosts and Goblins 5K and 10K!](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/12/ghosts-and-goblins-5k-registration-now-open/) _2026-08-12 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ The Ghosts and Goblins 5K will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at City Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run. The races kick off at 9am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome. ## [Chris Bishop to address Hutt Valley business community](https://huttcitynews.co.nz/2026/08/11/chris-bishop-to-address-hutt-valley-business-community/) _2026-08-11 · Tim Wilson · Hutt City News_ Hutt South MP Chris Bishop will speak with local business and community members in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening as part of the Gibson Sheat \[...\] ## [Sign up now for the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K!](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/09/early-bird-pricing-for-the-labor-day-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-in-parker/) _2026-08-09 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on September 4. 2023. The race features a flat, fast half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, which is located about 30 minutes to the southeast of Denver. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a… ## [Weight Gain and Muscle Gain](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/06/weight-gain-and-muscle-gain/) _2026-08-06 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization for exercise scientists, sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, and other health professionals, educators, and researchers who work \[…\] ## [Team Sunderland Takes On British Rowing Club Champs](https://www.sparksunderland.com/2026/08/05/team-sunderland-takes-on-british-rowing-club-champs/) _2026-08-05 · Sofija Krasauska · Spark_ The British Rowing Club Championships took place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham on July 17-19. With sunny weather and calm conditions, the three-day event hosted over 2,400 athletes from across the country and was the perfect end to the summer regatta season. Six athletes represented the University of Sunderland rowing \[…\] ## [Elite vs Recreational Athletes: How to Fuel?](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/03/elite-vs-recreational-athletes-how-to-fuel/) _2026-08-03 · Managing Editor · Colorado Runner_ Relatively few elite athletes have actually participated in research studies that advance the science of sports nutrition. Elite athletes may hesitate to join studies because they/their coaches don’t want to \[…\] ## [What Runners Can Change Outside Training to Support Their Everyday Routine](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/30/what-runners-can-change-outside-training-to-support-their-everyday-routine/) _2026-07-30 · News Editor · Colorado Runner_ When runners want to improve, attention naturally turns towards training. More consistent mileage, smarter speed sessions, strength work and better pacing can all play a role. Yet the hours spent running represent only a small part of the week. ## [Why Repairing the Motor Vehicle Does Not Reveal the Full Financial Cost of a Crash](https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/30/why-repairing-the-motor-vehicle-does-not-reveal-the-full-financial-cost-of-a-crash/) _2026-07-30 · News Editor · Colorado Runner_ A repair invoice has a way of making a crash look finished. The dents disappear, the paint shines again, and the keys return to the owner's hand with the feeling that life is finally moving back toward normal. Cars often heal faster than people do.