Crash closes Cannons Creek roundabout after early-morning police pursuit
Emergency services responded to a crash at a major roundabout in Cannons Creek early Wednesday morning, following a Police pursuit linked to an earlier ram […]
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Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts
Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals […]
Porirua Whānau Centre: Community Solutions Key to Tackling Health Inequities
Local leaders at the Porirua Whānau Centre say meaningful change in health outcomes won’t come from top-down policies alone, it starts with communities being empowered […]
Crash causes delays on Paremata Road, Porirua
Motorists faced significant delays on Paremata Road this afternoon following a serious crash near the intersection with State Highway 59 in Porirua. Emergency services responded […]
Ross Leggett: Candidate Profile for Pāuatahanui General Ward
Lifelong Porirua resident. Have been chair of Council’s major committee for the last 6 years while supporting the Mayor in representing Porirua on the Wellington […]
Chris Ellis: Candidate profile for the Onepoto Ward
I spent 16 years as a senior lawyer with the Porirua Community Law Centre. Many of my clients, often consulting a lawyer for the first […]
Letters to the Editor – August
Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if you […]
Porirua leaders condemn misuse of kuia’s image in anti-Māori billboard
A political billboard campaign has sparked national outrage after a Māori kuia’s image was used without consent, and Porirua leaders are among those calling it […]
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking
The Porirua Vikings Valkyrie Women’s Team clinched their fifth consecutive grand final title over the weekend, marking a historic milestone for the club and community. […]
Better by the Dozen – 12 new star businesses join Porirua News Business Directory
We’re excited to welcome a fresh wave of trusted local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory. From car servicing to property management, construction to […]