Porirua hosts national Pacific health event
Pacific doctors, medical students and health leaders will gather in Porirua on Saturday for the annual Pacific Health Day hosted by the Royal New Zealand […]
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Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings
Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science […]
Porirua Police drone catches suspect on church roof
A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight is facing a string of charges after Police tracked him to the roof of […]
City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua
When Keith Butler opened City Centre Motors on April 27, 1976, Porirua roads were filled with chrome, carburettors and classic cars. His vision was simple: […]
Porirua voices missing from water survey
Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water […]
Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards
Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]
Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua
More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with […]
Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions
Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]
Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared
A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing […]
Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor
Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now […]