Public Notice: New Local Alcohol Policy for Porirua
Porirua City Council has adopted the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025, aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm while balancing the needs of the hospitality industry. Key […]
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Coroner Reveals Cause of Crane Jump Death
A 33-year-old man who leapt from a crane on Wellington’s waterfront died due to a mix of methamphetamine use and cold water immersion, a coroner […]
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins
This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins […]
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs
Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing […]
‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua
A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The […]
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs
Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions […]
Wellington Bust Highlights NZ’s Growing Illicit Tobacco Crisis
Organised crime groups are flooding New Zealand with illegal tobacco, using smuggling tactics similar to drug trafficking and costing the country hundreds of millions in […]
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service
Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the […]
4.2 Earthquake Jolts Lower North Island
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook the Wellington region shortly after midnight, with residents in reporting a sudden jolt that interrupted their sleep. GeoNet confirmed the […]