KiwiRail Fined After Ferry Incident
KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 after the Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 passengers on board. The incident occurred on January 28, 2023, […]
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Police Respond to Large Brawl in Porirua: One in Serious Condition
A person was seriously injured following a large brawl in Porirua on Sunday afternoon, leading to police intervention. Authorities responded to reports of a “disorder […]
Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre
By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local […]
Porirua College Cancels NCEA Literacy Test
Porirua College students will not be sitting the NCEA literacy tests as the two-week assessment period begins today. Principal Ragne Maxwell states that students are […]
Sushil’s Musclechef Celebrates Historic Third-Place Win at Burger Wellington
Aotea-based Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café has made history by securing third place in the 15th annual Burger Wellington festival with their flavourful creation, Celebration […]
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students
Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme’s […]
‘Barren, toxic wasteland’: Fast-track risks repeating mistakes of the past – Ngāti Toa
Unrestrained development poisoned Porirua’s streams and silted up its harbour. Now Ngāti Toa says the fast-track bill could repeat that environmental vandalism. by Marc Daalder When […]
Porirua City Council Approves Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy
The Porirua City Council has approved the updated Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027, incorporating input from around 800 young people. The strategy […]
Our Fight for Mana: Standing Against Healthcare Cuts
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. Just as it feels like we’re starting to make progress, often something comes along to set usback. […]
Nominations Open for Porirua Sports Awards
The nominations for the Porirua Sports Awards 2024 are now open, marking a new chapter in the event’s long history by allowing nominations to be […]