Porirua Police warn of WhatsApp scam May 17, 2024 Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the wider Wellington Region. In this case scammers… ...
Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on May 16, 2024 After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and… ...
Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway May 16, 2024 A warm thanks of appreciation has gone out from the Aotea community to Gabrielle Saville, for starting the Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway, in Dales Reserve… ...
Pulse stay top of ANZ Premiership May 15, 2024 Finding the attacking answer in a defence-heavy battle, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse have maintained their place at the top of the ANZ Premiership after… ...
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade May 15, 2024 Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern,… ...
Welcome to Rotuman Language Week May 15, 2024 Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week The Rotuman Language is the first language to kick off Pacific Languages 2024, and will be… ...
Pacific Language Weeks, Begin May 13, 2024 Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Halo olgeta, Halo Oloketa, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Celebrate the rich languages of the Pacific with the 2024 Pacific Language… ...
Name Release – body located, Titahi Bay May 12, 2024 Police can now release the name of the person whose remains were discovered in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish… ...
Unlock Your Potential at the Porirua Careers Expo May 8, 2024 As we enter a new year full of possibilities, Porirua is set to host an exciting event that promises to ignite aspirations and expand horizons.… ...Hon Barbara Edmonds – Standing Together (May 8, 2024) Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP and newly appointed Finance Spokesperson for the Labour Party, joins Porirua News to discuss what's been happening in Government this… ...
Ukulele Fun at Titahi Bay Library (May 5, 2024) Join the fun at the Titahi Bay Library and learn how to play the ukuele. Ten ukulele’s are available to test your skills (or bring… ...
Extra Care on roads with heavy rain warning (May 1, 2024) MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued… ...
Police seek driver who came to hit-and-run victim’s aid (May 1, 2024) Police investigating a hit-and-run in Wellington are still trying to locate the motorist who stopped to help. The victim was a short distance from home… ...
Whānau Day at Mana College (April 30, 2024) By Filisione Koloamatangi There are many magical moments from high school that students always remember. From sporting achievements to Polyfest, making new connections to school… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? (April 29, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s,… ...
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion (April 26, 2024) The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff… ...
Porirua overnight A&E may replace Doctors with phone service (April 26, 2024) Health officials in Porirua are considering replacing the overnight doctor at Kenepuru Community Hospital’s accident and medical centre with a telehealth service. It is a… ...
Man arrested for Porirua tyre slashing (April 26, 2024) Police were called to Lyttleton Avenue at around 1pm on 20 April after a person was seen slashing car tyres. Police subsequently received around 20… ...
Police seek info on Porirua Tyre Slasher (April 21, 2024) Police are asking for the public’s help to find the person responsible for slashing a number of tyres on vehicles across Porirua this afternoon. About… ...
Porirua Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2024 (April 15, 2024) In Porirua City Council’s annual review of alcohol licensing fees and costs, it was found that rates are covering 80% of the alcohol licensing cost… ...
Warehouse expands fresh groceries to Porirua (April 15, 2024) The Warehouse is doubling down on providing affordable essentials as it expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across the motu.… ...
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open (April 15, 2024) Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting… ...
Seniors choosing adventure over nest eggs (April 14, 2024) By Sonia Speedy The cost of living may be gnawing at our budgets, but seniors are refusing to give up their travel plans, according to… ...
Plimmerton/Paremata – Have your Say on Porirua City’s LTP (April 10, 2024) "Porirua’s next Long-term Plan (LTP) sets Porirua City’s budget and plan for the next 10 years. Porirua is our place – let’s kōrero about our… ...
Ahilapalapa Rands: Across the Sea from Hawaii to Porirua (April 10, 2024) Ahilapalapa Rands draws on her Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiian) whakapapa to explore the connections with Hawai‘i across the expanse of the ocean. Known for her collaborative… ...
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua (April 10, 2024) The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an… ...
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour (April 10, 2024) If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s… ...
Have you seen Clive? (April 9, 2024) Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 22-year-old Clive. He was last seen on 9 March in the Cannons Creek area. Police… ...
Porirua City – Planning for the Future (April 1, 2024) Porirua City, like all councils across the country, is experiencing a sharp increase in costs to deliver services and projects. Increases in the cost of… ...
