Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation
As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what […]
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Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding
Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water, […]
Kiwi killed by dog in Porirua
A North Island brown kiwi has been killed in a suspected dog attack in Tītahi Bay, marking the first recorded loss of a bird from […]
Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots
Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not […]
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library
Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo […]
Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers
We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps […]
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays
Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau […]
Firefighters plan one-hour strike amid stalled pay
Firefighters across Aotearoa are set to walk off the job for one hour on 17 October as tensions escalate between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters […]
Moore Wilson’s Porirua unveils major upgrades after two-year redevelopment
Moore Wilson’s Porirua has completed a full redevelopment of its Kenepuru Drive store, wrapping up a two-year transformation focused on customer experience and sustainability. The […]
Coroner rules Titahi Bay diver drowned while freediving alone
A freediver who vanished from Titahi Bay almost two years ago likely drowned after a mishap while diving alone, a coroner has ruled. Jinting Guo, […]