Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone
A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am […]
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High-speed harbour chase ends in Porirua man’s arrest
A Porirua man’s attempt to flee Police by boat ended quickly today after he ran into a Police catamaran operating in Porirua Harbour. Police said […]
Fatal crash, Miramar pedestrian dies
One person has died after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road. New Zealand Police said they were notified about 4.40pm […]
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour
Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]
Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]
Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors
Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through […]
Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30
Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state […]
Porirua 10-year-old passes NCEA
A Porirua Year 6 student has passed NCEA and Cambridge exams years before most teenagers even begin sitting them. Raymond Hsu, 10, achieved Merit grades […]
Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams
Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used […]
Former Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming avoids Prison for Child Abuse Material
One of New Zealand’s most senior police leaders has avoided prison after admitting to possessing thousands of images of child sexual exploitation. Former deputy police […]