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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Porirua ANZAC Services 25 APRIL 2026
Communities across Porirua City will come together on Saturday 25 April 2026 to mark ANZAC Day and remember those who served and sacrificed in war, […]
Porirua landfill debate misses bigger waste issue
Porirua Community Views By David Christensen, Porirua resident There is, at the heart of the current debate about Spicer Landfill, a question so obvious it […]
Hearing loss warning, Porirua expert urges checks
Many Porirua residents may be overlooking early signs of hearing loss, with new research showing a significant number are delaying or avoiding hearing tests. A […]
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 […]
Regional News: Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening
Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba […]
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 […]