Why the woman who killed Flaxmere 11-year-old Emma-Jane Kupa was denied parole
Before considering her release, the board met Emma-Jane’s family and heard about the impact of her death, including…
Flaxmere resident calls for action after car crashes through three properties: ‘Somebody is going to get killed’
Wainohu, who has lived on Dundee Drive since she was a teenager, estimated the damage to her property…
Flaxmere brothers among Song Quest finalists competing for $100,000 of prizes – On The Up
Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono, left, their mother Alofa Tulasi Fonoti, Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono and Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono. The singers were selected in…
Woolworths opens $25m Flaxmere store, 80 jobs filled by locals
To celebrate the opening, GoBay bus services 6 and 7 to and from Flaxmere are free from today…
Flaxmere Supermarket owners confirm July closure: ‘We tried our best’
“We tried our best to fit in and learn and become part of the community.” TW Property chief…
Flaxmere murder: Kereama Rewita admits killing Keith Pati
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Woolworths gains approval to sell alcohol at new Flaxmere supermarket
Medical Officer of Health Dr Michael Radford said positioning the alcohol in Aisle 1, adjacent to self-checkout, created…
Public feedback sought on new Flaxmere racecourse proposals
Council chief Nigel Bickle stressed that no decisions have been made, and the council role now is to…
Flaxmere supermarket alcohol licence fight goes to Hastings hearing
It was opposed by the council’s licensing inspector and one member of the public, along with police and…
Flaxmere village centre master plan approved after years of planning
“We have spent time in Flaxmere understanding how people use the town centre, and that has informed our…
Cold case solved as Erueti Wirihana pleads guilty to Hastings manslaughter of Eddie Peters
That phone call, recorded by prison authorities, was obtained by police under a court order. It ended with…
Flaxmere man faces 13 new sex charges after second victim comes forward
These include abduction for sex, injuring with intent to injure, indecently assaulting a female over 16, male rapes…