Mana College netballers promoted after stunning Win
Mana College’s Senior A netball team have earned promotion to the A Grade for 2026 after winning the Lower North Island Secondary Schools B Grade […]
Month: August 2025
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity
Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city’s diverse communities. The […]
Crash blocks northbound lanes on SH 1 near Whitby, one critically injured
A serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Whitby has closed all northbound lanes from Waitangirua Link Road, prompting major delays on Transmission Gully. […]
URGENT: Cook Strait rescue teams search for vessel after mayday call
Emergency services resumed their search this morning after a mayday call late last night reported a vessel in distress in Cook Strait. The call, received […]
Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week
Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from […]
Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream
Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the “Princess of Porirua,” has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking […]
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale
Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging […]
Claire Johnstone: Candidate Profile for Greater Wellington Regional Council
Kia ora, I’m Claire Johnstone.I’m standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council because I care deeply about our region’s future. Council decisions shape our everyday […]
Police seek help to find missing teen in Porirua
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Revade, who has been reported missing in the Porirua area. Revade was last seen […]
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua
A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is […]