Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard
Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington […]
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Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation
Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the […]
New World Tawa owners farewell community
New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost […]
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award
Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business, […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]
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 […]
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title
Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket […]
Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
One person has died and another has been critically injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Wellington. Police said the crash […]
Crash blocking lane on SH2 at Haywards
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 2 should expect delays after a crash near the Haywards interchange. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the right […]
Serious crash on SH1 north of Wellington
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash was reported about 4.40pm in the southbound […]