Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike
Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be […]
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Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson
Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a […]
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday
The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt […]
Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed
Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor […]
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo
Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free […]
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan
Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death […]
Police seek help finding missing teenager
Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near […]
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze
Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours
Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]
Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions
Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]