Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue
Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension […]
Regional News
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions
The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred […]
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone
More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts. […]
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash
The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine […]
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice
A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community […]
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers
From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services […]
Objectionable material found on ex-top cop’s device, court lifts gag order
Content Warning:This story contains references to child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Reader discretion is advised. The content may be distressing for some audiences. Former Deputy […]
Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election
Kia ora, my name is Josh Trlin and I’m excited to announce my campaign for re-election to Porirua City Council’s Pāuatahanui General Ward. As your […]
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern
Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents, […]
Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham
Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink […]