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Plimmerton railway station platforms with empty tracks, shelters and overhead power lines on a cloudy day.

Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs

January 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the […]

Firefighters stand on a Porirua street as hoses run toward a badly fire-damaged house, with the roof and windows visibly burned.

Porirua family loses home in house fire

January 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua family has lost their home after a house fire on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the public raised the alarm and helped those inside […]

People take part in an outdoor Bodybalance class, with Aotea Lagoon parkland visible alongside a promotional image for Les Mills Bodybalance.

Free Bodybalance classes move outdoors at Aotea

January 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Free outdoor Bodybalance classes will be held at Aotea Lagoon this summer, with Arena Fitness taking its regular Sunday sessions outside. The 45-minute classes will […]

A Titahi Bay junior athlete runs on the track at Newtown Park Stadium, with spectators watching from behind the fence during a junior athletics meet.

Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet

January 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing […]

A message displayed on the Manage My Health website notifying users of a recent cyber security incident.

Health data breach raises concerns for Porirua patients

January 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua patients who use the online health portal Manage My Health are being advised to stay informed following a ransomware attack on the company’s systems. […]

A person wearing a black helmet and face covering rides a black and red dirt bike with the number 450 on the side along a city street in Porirua.

Dirt bike rider flees Police in Porirua centre

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Police are appealing for information after a dirt bike rider fled officers in Porirua City Centre on Sunday afternoon. A Police unit spotted a black […]

Poster promoting a New Year’s Eve party at the Porirua Club on December 31, featuring live music from Stash Band and free entry.

Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club. […]

A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath.

Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams

December 28, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used […]

Pams has partnered with the Returned and Services Association to send 150 Christmas care packages to deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel around the world, continuing an 85-year tradition of supporting service members away from home at Christmas.

Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas

December 27, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with scenic Porirua background and title text reading “Monthly Column”

Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share […]

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