Thousands of Porirua households without power
About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut […]
Community
Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident
Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in […]
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards
Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution […]
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone
More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts. […]
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash
The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine […]
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice
A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community […]
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers
From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services […]
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern
Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents, […]
Geoff Hayward running again in the Onepoto Ward
A few years ago, our house nearly flooded in a heavy storm. We were lucky: our neighbours weren’t.No matter how hard we help each other […]
Porirua Hospital Memorial Project
A meeting with family members of those interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Porirua Council applies for […]