Tree planted at Mana College to honour Charlie Waihōpai Jackson
Students and staff at Mana College gathered today to celebrate the life of Charlie Waihōpai Jackson, a cherished member of the Te Whare Ako community, […]
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Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns to Porirua
More than 2100 students are set to light up Te Rauparaha Arena in early August as the Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns with two days […]
Titahi Bay’s Mrs Mac celebrates 100 surrounded by Family
Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, marked her 100th birthday over the weekend with a joyful celebration alongside family, friends, […]
Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed
Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters […]
Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua
Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art […]
Remembering a Jazz Great
‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ – Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting […]
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia
Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. […]
Porirua crash survivor urges action on illegal dirt biking
By Checkpoint RNZ A woman who was off work for a year after being seriously injured in a head-on collision with a speeding dirt bike […]
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday
Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to […]
BizHub Porirua Celebrates Launch this Friday
BizHub Porirua, an innovative pop-up initiative designed to strengthen local businesses and community connections, celebrates its official launch this Friday, 1 August, at Kai Tahi […]