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Traffic moves through a large multi-lane roundabout with cars entering and exiting from several directions, surrounded by low shrubs and rolling hills.

Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel

February 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]

Dead rig sharks lie scattered on a muddy tidal flat in shallow water at Porirua Harbour.

23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]

Police vehicles at the Ngauranga Interchange following an early morning crash.

Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash

February 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]

Collage of logos and promotional images from Porirua News Business Directory members including Alexander Hogg Coaching & Consulting, Total Pest Control, Porirua Club, Blue Carrot Catering, Fabulash Brows, Arbinnovations, Elite Arboriculture, Capital Chem-Dry, and Imperial Detailing Co.

Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty, […]

A newly built multi-lane motorway runs through a steep valley with reinforced rock faces on both sides.

Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Drivers travelling in Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti are being urged to plan ahead as a busy week of state highway roadworks gets under way, including […]

People take part in an outdoor BodyBalance class on the grass at Aotea Lagoon, holding yoga-style poses on mats.

Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]

A Westpac Life Flight search and rescue helicopter flies above bush-covered hills near Paekākāriki Hill.

Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Two Police officers stand beside a marked patrol car at a road cordon on Paekākāriki Hill, with rural fencing, trees and bush-covered hills in the background.

Helicopter crash prompts Paekākāriki Hill emergency response

January 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area this morning. Police were notified about 7.30am after an automated crash alert […]