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Police increase patrols after $32,000 damage and theft at Porirua schools (April 24, 2025) Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are stepping up patrols following a spate of damage and theft incidents at schools in Porirua East, with repairs underway… ...
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu (April 24, 2025) As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… ...
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home (April 24, 2025) For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… ...
Porirua House ‘Not Fit for Human Occupation’ (April 24, 2025) Susan Edmunds for RNZ [email protected] A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation",… ...
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums (April 23, 2025) New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping… ...
Porirua marks ANZAC day with citywide services (April 22, 2025) Porirua residents are invited to unite in remembrance this Anzac Day, with several services scheduled across the city on Friday, 25 April. The commemorations offer… ...
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announces (April 22, 2025) April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with… ...
Police monitor Gang Convoy for Wellington Funeral (April 22, 2025) Police are monitoring gang movements across the Wellington region today as a funeral procession makes its way from Moera (Lower Hutt) to Foxton. Inspector Wade… ...
Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals (April 21, 2025) Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in… ...
Tawa Jobs: Customer Service Representative BP (April 20, 2025) BP Connect Part Time - Mornings Wednesday and Thursday from 5.15 am to 1.45 pm CLOSING DATE BELOW IF SPECIFIED 30 Apr 2025 Are… ...
Police Seek Driver after Wellington Hit-and-Run (April 20, 2025) Police are appealing for public assistance after a hit-and-run incident in central Wellington on Saturday evening. Around 6:30pm on 19 April, a pedestrian was struck… ...
Metcalf kicks stunner, as Warriors Win in Extra-time Thriller (April 19, 2025) The New Zealand Warriors triumphed in a extra-time 20–18 golden point victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium this Saturday. Luke Metcalf nailed… ...
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua (April 19, 2025) Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to… ...
Operation Kererū targets illegal car gatherings from Hutt Valley to Porirua (April 19, 2025) A coordinated police operation targeting anti-social road users led to 21 vehicles being ordered off the road and nearly 80 infringement notices issued across Hutt… ...
Wellington Waters incident leaves Person Fighting for Life (April 18, 2025) A person is in critical condition after being pulled from the water near Muritai Road in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, this Friday morning. Emergency services responded… ...
Rising Costs and Falling Wages (April 18, 2025) Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day… ...
Greg O’Connor: Boundary Changes Make Sense for Tawa (April 18, 2025) Greg O’Connor MP for Ōhāriu, Column for Tawa News Recent proposed changes to the electoral boundaries make considerable sense, especially for Tawa. Previously, the northern… ...
Porirua Residents Asked to Have Their Say on Future of Water Services and Rates (April 15, 2025) Porirua City Council is calling on residents to have their say on two key issues that could shape the future of the city — the… ...
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards (April 15, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.… ...