Exploring Porirua’s Wetlands: A Natural Treasure
Porirua’s wetlands play a vital role in protecting the environment, and they are open for all to explore. February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a […]
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Fire in Whitby Hills
Reported by RNZ 4:16 pm on 29 January 2025 A vegetation fire in Spinnaker Reserve in Whitby. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker Fire and Emergency says a […]
New Tumuaki Appointed to Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Professor Meihana Durie as been appointed as the new tumuaki (chief executive) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Meihana takes over from Mereana Selby, effective from […]
Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same […]
Tenancy Tribunal Name and Shame Vulnerable Porirua Families
Recent decisions by the Tenancy Tribunal, coupled with Kāinga Ora’s tougher stance on rent arrears, have left three tenants in Porirua displaced. The cases, which […]
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 struck 17 km from Pahiatua at 11:26 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor was widely felt across […]
Serious crash, Johnsonville-Porirua motorway
State Highway 59 southbound at Tawa is closed following a vehicle incident that occurred around 5:55 pm today. Police reported locating a person with critical […]
Porirua at Risk of Wildfires
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has introduced a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas as of 8 am today, citing […]
Toa Dominates Poitūkohu Māori Nationals 2025
Porirua’s Toa Basketball Club delivered an outstanding performance at the Poitūkohu Māori Nationals 2025, showcasing skill and determination across all divisions. The annual event, held […]
Regional Council retains AA+ Rating
International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed the Greater Wellington Regional council’s ‘AA+’ long-term credit ratings. Both the council and its holdings company […]