Porirua’s Mead Claims World Cup Podium
New Zealand para-cyclist Rory Mead surged to a podium finish in the opening UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup race in Bruges, Belgium, marking a promising […]
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Court Slams Police Over ‘Dangerous’ Force at Parliament Protest
Teen awarded $5000 over ‘dangerous’ arrest tactic as IPCA finds six cases of excessive force A teenager has been awarded $5000 in damages after the […]
Rose’s Story Deserves to Be Honoured – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward
I want to start by talking about two amazing women: Rose and Maureen. In 1926, the late Rose Matthews became Porirua’s first registered maternity nurse. […]
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service
Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the […]
Wellington Braces for More Wind and Rain as Road Closures Remain
Strong winds and heavy rain continue to lash the Wellington region this morning, though the Orange strong wind warning currently in place is expected to […]
Body found in burnt-out car in Wellington Suburb
Police are investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in a north Wellington suburb overnight. Officers were called to Ladbrooke Drive in […]
Wellington Red Wind Warning, Roads Closed
Wellington City Council has issued a storm update following a MetService red wind warning, urging residents to stay indoors as very high wind gusts sweep […]
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor?
Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October, […]
Porirua’s Rory Mead Races for Glory in World Cup
Rory Mead, the Porirua-born Paralympian and former motocross champion, is back on the world stage this week as he competes in the UCI Para-cycling Road […]
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour
Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with […]