Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special.
By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]
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23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour
Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]
Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]
Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty, […]
Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers
Drivers travelling in Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti are being urged to plan ahead as a busy week of state highway roadworks gets under way, including […]
Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon
Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]
Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors
Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through […]
Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea
Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]
Helicopter crash prompts Paekākāriki Hill emergency response
Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area this morning. Police were notified about 7.30am after an automated crash alert […]
Phoenix fire in Porirua, leap to second on table
Wellington Phoenix have rocketed from ninth to second on the Ninja A-League ladder after a clinical 3-1 win over Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium […]