Porirua home wins regional House of the Year Gold award
A Porirua home showcasing modern design, careful craftsmanship and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living has won a regional Gold award at the […]
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Two Porirua burgers make Burger Wellington top five
Two Porirua eateries have made the final five in Burger Wellington 2026, giving the city two chances to take out the region’s top burger title. […]
Tony review: Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer comes to the big screen
On now at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pauatahanui is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before he became […]
Porirua Library – kids’ cards
Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children’s Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD’s, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young […]
Welcome to Porirua: 70 new citizens from 21 nations sworn in
Porirua welcomed 70 new citizens to the city at a citizenship ceremony on Monday night, representing 53 families and 21 different nationalities. The new citizens […]
Porirua harbour-view home up for House of the Year
A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition. […]
Free business course opens in Porirua
A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to […]
ParePlim Softball gets grant for upgrades
Paremata Plimmerton Softball Club has received an $18,810 grant for new uniforms, bases and equipment upgrades for its junior and senior players. The New Zealand […]
Regional News: New Wellington Blood Bank supports Porirua patients
A new purpose-built blood bank has opened at Wellington Regional Hospital, strengthening specialist testing and blood supply services for patients across the Greater Wellington region, […]
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back
From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being […]