Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens
A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further […]
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Large slip closes Akatarawa Road near Staglands
A large slip has closed Akatarawa Road between Upper Hutt and Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Cafe. The road was expected to remain closed throughout Sunday […]
Porirua remembers Sergeant Derek Wootton
Porirua is remembering Sergeant Derek Wootton on the 18th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Sergeant Wootton, 52, died after being struck […]
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title
Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during […]
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft
Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today
Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional […]
Gas leak closes Mount Victoria intersection
A gas leak closed part of Mount Victoria this morning after a gas main was struck near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. […]
Aotea community rallies for Ashen in Bali ICU
The Aotea College sports community is sending aroha and support to young rugby player Ashen Phaipanya and his whānau as he remains in ICU in […]
Ardie Savea named All Blacks captain
Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, taking over one of the biggest leadership roles in New Zealand sport. The 32-year-old loose forward was […]