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Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident (July 24, 2025) Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions (July 24, 2025) The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone… ...
Porirua poacher jailed after taking over 600 pāua (July 24, 2025) A Porirua man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for illegally taking 619 pāua, more than 60 times the legal… ...
Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue (July 22, 2025) Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension… ...
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 22, 2025) The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone (July 22, 2025) More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice (July 21, 2025) A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers (July 19, 2025) From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services… ...
Objectionable material found on ex-top cop’s device, court lifts gag order (July 18, 2025) Content Warning:This story contains references to child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Reader discretion is advised. The content may be distressing for some audiences. Former Deputy… ...
Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election (July 18, 2025) Kia ora, my name is Josh Trlin and I'm excited to announce my campaign for re-election to Porirua City Council's Pāuatahanui General Ward. As your… ...
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern (July 18, 2025) Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents,… ...
Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 17, 2025) Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink… ...
Geoff Hayward running again in the Onepoto Ward (July 17, 2025) A few years ago, our house nearly flooded in a heavy storm. We were lucky: our neighbours weren’t.No matter how hard we help each other… ...
Porirua Hospital Memorial Project (July 17, 2025) A meeting with family members of those interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Porirua Council applies for… ...
Whitireia Park volunteers to mark 20 years of restoration (July 15, 2025) Locals are invited to celebrate two decades of conservation work at Whitireia Park with a special planting event and BBQ on Sunday 20 July, starting… ...
Moira Lawler Launches Bid for Pāuatahanui Ward (July 15, 2025) Long-time local and community advocate Moira Lawler has officially launched her campaign for the Pāuatahanui Ward in the upcoming Porirua City Council elections. Her campaign… ...
Saints Storm Into Grand Final (July 14, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their place in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final with a commanding 93–68 win over The Northern Group… ...
Landslip Forces Evacuations in Porirua After Heavy Rain (July 14, 2025) A sudden landslip on Acheron Road in Porirua forced multiple families to evacuate their homes on Sunday morning, after heavy rain caused a section of… ...