Jimmy Heremaia sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Ariki Rigby
Alexa Cook, Hawke’s Bay and Tai Rāwhiti reporter. RNZ The man who murdered 18 year old Ariki Rigby in 2022 has been sentenced to life in […]
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Porirua Careers Expo returns, Bigger and Better for 2025
Porirua’s popular Careers Expo is back for 2025, bringing even more opportunities for job seekers and students to connect with industry professionals and education providers. […]
Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash
Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto […]
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards
Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour […]
Porirua Whānau Allege ‘Cover-Up’ After Man’s Mysterious Death in Prison
⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains explicit details about sexual offending and prison death that may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. A […]
Man Charged with Murder After Wellington Death
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of 65-year-old Simon Bird at his home in Northland, Wellington. Mr Bird was found […]
Porirua Jobs – PhotoCentre Operator, Harvey Norman
Combine your customer service skills and photo editing experience in this PhotoCentre Operator position in our Porirua store, Computers department! This part-time role processes images […]
Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning
Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated […]
Porirua Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores
CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Porirua stores. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his […]
Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Wellington Court
Courts in Wellington and Palmerston North were evacuated on this Monday morning after separate bomb threats prompted swift police responses and building clearances. The Wellington […]