Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support
Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New […]
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Porirua’s ChoctoberFest gets tastebuds tingling
Porirua’s chocolate lovers are in for a treat as ChoctoberFest returns on 20 September, with 32 local businesses serving up creations featuring Whittaker’s chocolate. Now […]
Person dies in crash at Paremata intersection
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59 this afternoon. Emergency services were called to […]
Welcome to Our Newest Business Directory Members!
List your business now, email: [email protected] Porirua News is proud to keep growing our Business Directory — a place where locals can easily find trusted […]
Paul Nation: Candidate for the Pāuatahanui General Ward
I’m Paul Nation and I’m proud to be running for the Pauatahanui General Ward in this years election. I have been working in the rural […]
Aditi Tiwari: Candidate for the Pāuatahanui General Ward
Kia ora, my name is Aditi Tiwari, and I am standing for the Pāuatahanui General Ward in Porirua City Council. Twelve years ago, Aotearoa welcomed […]
Five Wellington councils submit joint plan for new regional water entity
Porirua City Council has joined four other Wellington metropolitan councils in submitting a joint plan to form a new water services organisation, aiming to improve […]
Porirua Chef’s Burger Finalist Wins Hearts at Wellington On a Plate
Sushil Ravikumar, owner and executive chef at Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café in Porirua, has once again earned a finalist spot in the prestigious Burger […]
UPDATE: Missing 14-Year-Old Porirua Girl Found Safe and Well
A 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua has been located safe and well, police confirmed this afternoon. Emily, who was last seen on the morning […]
Lawler slams ACT’s kaumatua comment, urges focus on real solutions
Pukerua Bay Council candidate Moira Lawler has criticised comments made by ACT’s Pāuatahanui Ward candidate Phill Houlihan during a recent “meet the candidates” event, calling […]