Missing Man - Hutt Valley
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing for two months.
Thomas Basire, 28, was last seen near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, walking on the stop bank towards Petone on 24 November 2024.
Tom was wearing a red long-sleeved sweatshirt, black trousers and black sneakers at the time of his disappearance.
Today, Police have a specialist search team conducting a search of the Hutt River and riverbank.
It is out of character for Tom to not be in contact with his family, especially to miss seeing his family on his birthday in December.
Both Police and Tom’s family have serious concerns for his wellbeing and would like to know he is safe.
If you have any information on Tom’s whereabouts, please update us online now or call 105, quoting reference number 241213/6143.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.2% I avoid spending money on coffee
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39.5% I still indulge at my local cafe
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14.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Poll: Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? 🚌🚲🏠
Between the headlines about the Strait of Hormuz and the creeping costs at our local stations, the "fuel crisis" has moved from the news to our wallets.
A recent opinion piece in The Post suggested that Wellington Councils should be shifting our public facilities to renewable energy ASAP to keep our rates from being vulnerable to these global fuel hikes. It’s a big conversation for the city, but what about your daily commute?
We want to know: With fuel prices staying high for the foreseeable future, are you changing how you get around the capital?
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20% Yes – I’m a bus/train user
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5.9% Dusting off the bike
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6.5% Working from home
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60.5% Nope, same as always
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7% Other (Tell us your strategy in the comments!)
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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