Porirua Whānau Allege ‘Cover-Up’ After Man’s Mysterious Death in Prison
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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 […]
Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration
Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds […]
Cr Geoff Hayward – My Two Cents
Column by Onepoto Cr – Geoff Hayward It’s an election year, so you are going to get your share of people pitching their case to […]
New pipes, greener parks: Mayor highlights progress in Bothamley Park
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker reflects on the recent reopening of Bothamley Park, highlighting the underground infrastructure upgrades supporting the city’s future. Column by Porirua Mayor, […]
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal
Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling […]