Police seek help finding missing teenager
Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near […]
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Pokie grant upgrades theatre lights
Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming […]
Poverty, Fear and Trauma can look like Non-Compliance
Porirua Whānau Centre has urged Family Court judges to look beyond apparent non-compliance and recognise the poverty, fear and trauma often sitting behind whānau behaviour […]
Police seek information after Whitby assault
Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old was assaulted in Whitby on Wednesday evening, prompting an urgent investigation and increased police patrols in the […]
Porirua playgrounds get upgrades
Porirua City Council will begin upgrading two popular playgrounds this month, with new play equipment, improved safety surfacing and refreshed outdoor spaces planned for Waitangirua […]
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance
A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua […]
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua
McDonald’s New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country’s first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham […]
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua
Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]
Rumble Fight Night brings Muay Thai and Boxing to Porirua
Combat sports fans will head to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday, June 6, as Razor Promotions presents another edition of Rumble Fight Night in Porirua. […]
Crash blocks Paremata Road
State Highway 58, also known as Paremata Road, is blocked in both directions near Porirua after a two-vehicle crash reported about 5.05pm. Police said two […]