Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future
Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on […]
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Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on […]
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support
Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New […]
Welcome to Our Newest Business Directory Members!
List your business now, email: [email protected] Porirua News is proud to keep growing our Business Directory — a place where locals can easily find trusted […]
Five Wellington councils submit joint plan for new regional water entity
Porirua City Council has joined four other Wellington metropolitan councils in submitting a joint plan to form a new water services organisation, aiming to improve […]
Police search for missing 14-year-old Emily in Porirua
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emily, a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua. Emily was last seen around 9:00pm on […]
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity
Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city’s diverse communities. The […]
Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week
Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from […]
Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream
Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the “Princess of Porirua,” has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking […]
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale
Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging […]