Cannons Creek pupils put their artwork on show at Pātaka
Artwork created by Year 5 and 6 pupils at Cannons Creek School is now on display at Pātaka Art + Museum, following a programme that […]
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Plimmerton speaker turns embarrassing moment into award-winning speech
Spinnaker Toastmasters member Ash Vincent placed third in a district speech contest after turning an embarrassing moment from his first club speech into an award-winning performance.
Broadcaster Danny Watson, who grew up in Tītahi Bay, dies aged 73
Former broadcaster and television presenter Danny Watson, who grew up in Tītahi Bay and once worked behind the bar at the Porirua Tavern, has died […]
Jo Dow wins Onepoto Ward by-election
Jo Dow has won Porirua’s Onepoto General Ward by-election, according to progress results released by Porirua City Council on Friday afternoon. Dow received 2,306 votes, […]
Volunteer firefighters tackle Aotea house fire during nationwide strike
Volunteer firefighters from Tītahi Bay, Tawa and Newlands were called to a house fire in Aotea, Porirua, during a nationwide strike by professional firefighters on […]
Comedy nights to fund pantry packs for WELLfed learners
A weekend of Wellington comedy will help Porirua community organisation WELLfed provide pantry packs for people learning to cook for themselves and their whānau. WELLfed […]
Porirua rugby player Faythe Finau named in historic New Zealand Under-21 team
Northern United rugby player Faythe Finau has been selected for New Zealand’s first women’s Under-21 international rugby team, which will face Australia in Christchurch later […]
Harbour restoration and Māori partnerships feature in Porirua strategy progress
Porirua’s harbour restoration, Māori business development and greater use of te reo Māori in council services are among the initiatives highlighted in a new progress […]
Complaints about uncontrolled dogs rise 25% in Porirua
Complaints about uncontrolled dogs have risen 25 per cent in Porirua over the past year, with council records showing dozens of dogs repeatedly involved in […]
Three charged after Guns and Drugs seized in Porirua
Two men and a youth have been charged after Police seized four firearms, ammunition and suspected drugs, including around $10,000 worth of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), following […]