Hurricanes name three debutants for opener
The Hurricanes have named three new caps for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Japan captain […]
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Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End
Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been […]
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill
Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February […]
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors
Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors. […]
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services, […]
NZTA Public Notice: Porirua drivers can now travel at 110km/h on Transmission Gully
Drivers using Transmission Gully can now travel at up to 110km/h after NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi officially increased the speed limit this morning. The […]
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of […]
Update: Located safe, well and back with family now
Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan […]
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region
Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the […]
Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises
Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming […]