Jerry Collins’ daughter Honey Kerslake signs with English Premiership club
The daughter of Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has signed her first senior contract with English women’s rugby club Exeter Chiefs. Honey Kerslake, 18, has […]
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Final planned search set for missing Jeremy Robertson
Police will carry out what they say is the final planned search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in the Rotorua area this week. Detective Sergeant […]
Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme
Twice as many Porirua rangatahi will be helped off benefits and into work each year after Porirua Whānau Centre secured a new three-year contract with […]
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards
Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit […]
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate
Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs […]
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year
The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st […]
Northbound lanes reopen after vehicle fire north of Porirua
The northbound lanes of State Highway 1 through Transmission Gully have reopened after a vehicle fire near Wainui Saddle this morning. Emergency services were called […]
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 […]
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 […]