Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The […]
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12-year-old Stopped by Police for Wearing a Boxing Club Shirt
By 1News Reporters There are concerns police have misused a new gang patch ban law after a 12-year-old boy was questioned on Christmas Day for […]
Courtenay Carnival: Wellington New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wellington is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration with the inaugural Courtenay Carnival. The event will take place on Tuesday, 31 December […]
‘Deeply Disturbing’ Vandalism of Pou Whenua Along Abel Tasman Coast Track
The vandalism of several pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track has caused outrage among the local community, prompting an investigation by the Department […]
Ngāti Toa Foodbank Finds Strength in Connection Amid Tough Year
Pokere Paewai, Māori issues reporter for RNZ It has been a tough year for foodbanks with more people in financial hardship and funding hard to come by. […]
Titahi Bay Christmas Fair Brings Cheer to the Community
The Titahi Bay Christmas Fair delighted locals and visitors alike this Sunday at Kura Street Park. The five-hour family-friendly event drew a large crowd eager […]
Disco Fever Hits Porirua Tonight
Te Rauparaha Arena will transform into a vibrant hub of music, lights, and skating excitement tonight as Skatescool NZ hosts its inaugural Roller Disco. This […]
Porirua Residents Startled by Early Morning Tremor
Residents in Porirua were startled awake this Sunday morning as a shallow earthquake struck the region. The magnitude 3.9 quake, recorded at 6:33 a.m., occurred […]
Kirihimete in the City to Bring Festive Cheer
Porirua is gearing up for a magical afternoon of Christmas festivities at the annual Kirihimete in the City event on Sunday, 15 December. From 3:30 […]
Porirua City Drives Sustainability with Electric Vehicles
Porirua City Council has taken a significant step towards reducing costs and emissions by integrating nine electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Introduced in early […]