Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announces
April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with […]
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Police monitor Gang Convoy for Wellington Funeral
Police are monitoring gang movements across the Wellington region today as a funeral procession makes its way from Moera (Lower Hutt) to Foxton. Inspector Wade […]
Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals
Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in […]
Tawa Jobs: Customer Service Representative BP
BP Connect Part Time – Mornings Wednesday and Thursday from 5.15 am to 1.45 pm CLOSING DATE BELOW IF SPECIFIED 30 Apr 2025 Are […]
Police Seek Driver after Wellington Hit-and-Run
Police are appealing for public assistance after a hit-and-run incident in central Wellington on Saturday evening. Around 6:30pm on 19 April, a pedestrian was struck […]
Metcalf kicks stunner, as Warriors Win in Extra-time Thriller
The New Zealand Warriors triumphed in a extra-time 20–18 golden point victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium this Saturday. Luke Metcalf nailed […]
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua
Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to […]
Operation Kererū targets illegal car gatherings from Hutt Valley to Porirua
A coordinated police operation targeting anti-social road users led to 21 vehicles being ordered off the road and nearly 80 infringement notices issued across Hutt […]
Wellington Waters incident leaves Person Fighting for Life
A person is in critical condition after being pulled from the water near Muritai Road in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, this Friday morning. Emergency services responded […]
Rising Costs and Falling Wages
Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day […]