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Police arrested a Porirua man after a brief harbour pursuit on Friday morning, when he attempted to escape custody by boat near the Mana Twin Bridges.

High-speed harbour chase ends in Porirua man’s arrest

February 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua man’s attempt to flee Police by boat ended quickly today after he ran into a Police catamaran operating in Porirua Harbour. Police said […]

Traffic moves through a large multi-lane roundabout with cars entering and exiting from several directions, surrounded by low shrubs and rolling hills.

Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel

February 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]

Lane blocked after SH2 Ngauranga crash

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A southbound lane on State Highway 2 is blocked following a two-vehicle crash in Ngauranga this afternoon. New Zealand Police were called to the crash […]

Police attend the scene of a serious crash on Mapuia Road in Miramar.

Fatal crash, Miramar pedestrian dies

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One person has died after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road. New Zealand Police said they were notified about 4.40pm […]

Dead rig sharks lie scattered on a muddy tidal flat in shallow water at Porirua Harbour.

23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]

Police vehicles at the Ngauranga Interchange following an early morning crash.

Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash

February 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]

Collage of logos and promotional images from Porirua News Business Directory members including Alexander Hogg Coaching & Consulting, Total Pest Control, Porirua Club, Blue Carrot Catering, Fabulash Brows, Arbinnovations, Elite Arboriculture, Capital Chem-Dry, and Imperial Detailing Co.

Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty, […]

A newly built multi-lane motorway runs through a steep valley with reinforced rock faces on both sides.

Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Drivers travelling in Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti are being urged to plan ahead as a busy week of state highway roadworks gets under way, including […]

People take part in an outdoor BodyBalance class on the grass at Aotea Lagoon, holding yoga-style poses on mats.

Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]