Police seize drugs, cash, stolen goods in Porirua raid
A 30-year-old man has appeared in court after Police uncovered drugs, cash and suspected stolen property at a Cannons Creek address in Porirua. The arrest […]
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Mayor’s column: Fuel costs hit Porirua households
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker There’s no getting around it — the fuel situation is biting, and I know a lot of households […]
Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds
Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track […]
Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd
Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert […]
Porirua Drivers: SH1, SH58 roadworks bring closures, delays
Night closures and stop-go controls across Porirua, Kāpiti and Wellington city are set to impact drivers this week, with a mix of resurfacing, safety upgrades […]
Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory
Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with […]
Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living
Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real […]
SH58 closed after serious crash near Belmont Rd
State Highway 58 between Haywards and Pāuatahanui remains closed following a serious crash near Belmont Rd on Tuesday afternoon, with delays expected into the evening. […]
Regional News: Greater Wellington approves annual plan, including rates rise
Greater Wellington councillors have approved a proposed 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 9.7 percent average rates increase, as the council looks to balance essential services […]
Regional News: Car crashes into Wellington stream
Emergency services have closed part of Mākara Rd this morning after a car was found upside down in a rural stream west of Wellington. Police […]