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William Terite

William Terite

William Terite is a TV reporter for Newshub based in Wellington.

He began his career as a radio reporter at Newstalk ZB and joined the Newshub team in 2022.

William has an interest in a broad range of issues and is passionate about sharing Pasifika stories.

Email: william.terite@wbd.com

Latest from William Terite

Watch: Te Papa has confirmed its taking down the Treaty of Waitangi display that was defaced with spray paint in December.

Treaty of Waitangi

Controversial Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at Te Papa to be taken down

Related video: Excavators at the site of the Hawke's Bay beach.

Missing Persons

Police call off search for missing Gisborne man at Hawke's Bay beach

The Government's asked the NZ Transport Agency to investigate building a mega-tunnel under Wellington City to ease congestion.

Govt looking into possibility of 'long tunnel' for Wellington

Watch: The Greens are pleasantly surprised that ACT and NZ First have supported their citizenship bill.

Greens 'grateful' for surprise support from ACT, NZ First as coalition parts way on Bill

Watch: Teachers say they need clearer direction on how to teach the new Aotearoa history curriculum after a review found they've been too focused on local history, rather than international events.

'We need a gold-standard': Education Minister says teachers need better clarity after review into new history curriculum

Known as climbing asparagus, the fast-growing weed is destroying some of Wellington's natural areas.

Porirua conservationists tackle destructive weed taking over reserves

Farmers say drought conditions are making it extremely tough to do their job, with some at breaking point.

'You can't escape it': Farmers say drought conditions pushing some to breaking point

From April 1, a whole new raft of Government measures is coming to a wallet near you.

The Government aid coming to workers, beneficiaries and landlords from April 1

Watch: William Terite's report.

'Brutal': Almost half of Ministry for Pacific Peoples' workforce to be cut under proposal

Kiwi Uber drivers protested outside the Court of Appeal where Uber is trying to get a landmark employment court ruling overturned.

Contractors or permanent employees? Uber debate continues in Court of Appeal

Watch: Derelict buildings in Pōneke/Wellington are set to finally be removed, after Wellington City Council voted to remove heritage protections on several buildings.

Heritage status removed from derelict Wellington buildings

Watch: Airbnb is introducing a new worldwide ban on security cameras inside rentals.

'It's disgusting': Airbnb bringing in worldwide ban on cameras in rentals

Watch: A campaign, Keep the Lights On, comes amid rising costs and dwindling funding.

Museums, galleries 'worried about futures', warn they may close

A team of international scientists has discovered around 100 new marine species in an ocean trough just off New Zealand.

Scientists discover 100 new ocean species in New Zealand

Watch: Nearly a dozen fire crews rushed to the scene of the explosion inside a central Pōneke/Wellington apartment block on Friday afternoon.

Explosion in central Wellington apartment block

Kiwis flocked to the annual Golden Shears competition as farmers grapple with a fall in price and demand for their wool.

Golden Shears shines despite wool industry woes

Watch: A rare collection of Barbie dolls is up for auction in Wellington.

Rare vintage Barbie doll collection up for auction in Wellington

An anti-youth vaping group is outraged Associate Health Minister Casey Costello refused to meet with them.

'Disingenuous': Anti-youth vaping group outraged Associate Health Minister Costello refuses meeting

Bird rescue groups are seeing a rise in birds getting injured by discarded fishing gear.

'Not a lovely way to go': Bird rescue groups see rise in avians injured by discarded fishing gear

Watch: A karakia and sod-turning ceremony kicked off the beginning of construction to raise the stopbanks of Te Awa Kairangi, or Hutt River.

Work to begin on raising Hutt River's stop banks

One member of the Police Association described the Greymouth Station as "an embarrassing and sad state of affairs".

'Embarrassing': Leaky, black mould-ridden cop shops across NZ may have to close

Wellington City Council has sparked a furious backlash after it proposed congestion charges and parking fees in suburbs.

Fury after Wellington City Council proposes congestion charges and parking fees in suburbs

Watch: Councillors held a long meeting on Thursday to discuss how the city will pay for more than $1b of repairs to the leaky water network.

Public Services

Wellington City Council to introduce water meters, service cuts, to fix water network

Related video: Wellington threatened with Level 3 water restrictions despite offer to fix leaks.

Wellington Council to finalise rates increase, plans to better fund water issues

Watch: Kiwis are being warned about online dating scams this Valentine's Day.

Online Security

Kiwis warned of spike in online dating scams on Valentine's Day

Watch: Woman has been charged with murder after death of Wellington grandmother.

Woman charged with murder of Wellington grandmother appears in court

Watch: Newshub's William Terite has the latest update on Wellington's water restrictions.

Wellington threatened with Level 3 water restrictions despite offer to fix leaks

Forest and Bird is unhappy with the Government's plan to fast-track RMA reforms.

Forest and Bird unhappy with Government's plan to fast-track RMA reforms

Watch: Māori climate activist Mike Smith celebrates a big win in his legal battle.

Māori activist celebrates big win in legal battle against some of NZ's biggest polluters

Related video from May 2022: Māori cultural sites among most vulnerable to climate change, rising sea levels.

Activist's fight against NZ's biggest polluters can go to trial, Supreme Court rules

Watch: Boaties have been urged to be careful on the water this Waitangi weekend, by taking things like lifejackets and communications.

Maritime authorities flooded with reports of unsafe boating behaviour

Watch: Wellington City Council has been urged to hit pause on some projects, such as earthquake strengthening and public transport, in the wake of the region's water crisis.

Wellington City Council urged to pause cycleways to fix leaky pipes

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns fixing the city's water infrastructure could see some other projects delayed.

Local Government

Projects might go on backburner to sort water woes - Wellington mayor

Wellington Airport is looking to rebuild its old seawall defences - and it admits that could impact the quality of the waves.

Surfers fear Wellington Airport's Seawall project could impact surf break

Watch: A major leak in a Hawke's Bay town has resulted in tight level four water restrictions.

Major leak in Hawke's Bay town results in tight water restrictions

More than 1000 people walked across the partially-built Manawatū Tararua Highway.

'Major feat of engineering': Over 1000 people walk across partially-built Manawatū Tararua Highway

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she now spends her spare time at the gym and is committed to a life of sobriety.

Tory Whanau embracing gym after admitting alcohol problem

Earlier this month, Wellington City Council approved up to $2 million in extra funding to fix hundreds of leaky pipes over summer and autumn.

'Isn't something you can fix in a year': Wellington battles failing water infrastructure as sewage leaks into suburban areas

Watch: A Samoan-New Zealander who drowned at a beach in New South Wales on Boxing Day is being remembered as a hero.

New South Wales

'You're a hero': The brave last act of Kiwi dad who died in Sydney drowning

Watch: Retail spending in-store fell 0.6 percent on last year, but that doesn't account for online sales.

'We were hoping for better': Blow to retail sector as Boxing Day spending falls

Watch: William Terite met with fed up Lower Hutt residents

Council adviser jokes Lower Hutt residents need to 'stop pooing' to fix stench from local wastewater plant

Watch William Terite's report

Social media post saves woman from spending first Christmas alone

Watch: Terry's famous Christmas light display is coming to an end.

Nelson man's famous Christmas light display coming to an end

Kiwis are being warned to watch out for bluebottle jellyfish after an increase in people being stung.

Beachgoers beware: Surge in bluebottle stings sparks warning for Kiwis

Six people have been charged with corruption and bribery following an investigation into alleged criminal acitivity at Rimutaka Prison.

Rimutaka Prison sting: Woman accused of using sex to bribe guard

Watch: Te Papa is considering the future of the Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi display.

Treaty of Waitangi

Te Papa considering future of Treaty of Waitangi display after protesters deface it

Watch: Twelve people have been arrested after part of Te Papa's Te Tiriti o Waitangi display was vandalised today, watch the full report from William Terite.

Treaty of Waitangi

12 arrested after Te Tiriti o Waitangi display defaced at Te Papa

Watch: Water supply in Wellington could run out this summer if people don't take action now.

'No outdoor use': Wellington threatened with major water restrictions

Watch: Newshub's William Terite reports on the train situation in the capital. The council said chronic underinvestment threatened to cut train services.

Wellington's passenger rail services at risk of major cuts - council

Watch: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's admission of an alcohol problem puts spotlight on national issue.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's admission of alcohol problem puts spotlight on national issue