Shiny beacon: During the revamp of the Wairoa Lighthouse it was discovered the dome is made of copper. Photo/Supplied An email from a local painter to the Wairoa mayor led to an exciting discovery ...

“The college wanted something that illustrated the uniqueness of Wairoa’s heritage,” he told The Wairoa Star. The landmark lighthouse is at the centre of the work.

The Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse Challenge has won the Supreme Award at the TrustPower Wairoa Community Awards. The Awards were announced and presented tonight (Monday 12 October) at a ...

Richard Ussher "took the handbrake off" on Sunday to win the Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse Challenge – beating fellow Nelsonian Trevor Voyce by just five minutes after over 12 hours of racing.