Meet the Five Candidates for Porirua’s Onepoto By-election
Five candidates are standing to fill the vacant Onepoto General Ward seat on Porirua City Council following the passing of Councillor Mike Duncan. The ward […]
Regional News
Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year
A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the […]
Porirua goes bananas for burgers as sales top $600,000
Porirua businesses sold more than $600,000 worth of Burger Wellington burgers during August, more than tripling the value of sales recorded two years ago. Porirua […]
SH58 to Close Overnight Between Transmission Gully and Haywards
State Highway 58 between Transmission Gully and the Hutt Valley will close overnight this Sunday for maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says SH58 […]
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground
Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on […]
Kenepuru roadworks underway for major Porirua power upgrade
Work is under way in Kenepuru on a major electricity network upgrade designed to improve the reliability of power supplies across Porirua. Wellington Electricity is […]
Linden Market returns this Saturday
Linden Market will be held at the Linden Community Centre this Saturday, 5 September, with a range of stalls, plants, crafts and family activities. The […]
Porirua and Blacktown to strengthen 42-year friendship through football
Porirua’s long-standing relationship with its Australian sister city is entering a new chapter, with young footballers set to help strengthen ties between the two communities. […]
Pāuatahanui home commended at regional architecture awards
A Pāuatahanui home transformed from a tired Lockwood dwelling into a contemporary family house has received a Commended Award at the 2026 Wellington regional ADNZ […]
Mana Arts artist Lynn Blann selected for prestigious Italian exhibition
A Mana Arts artist is taking Porirua creativity to the international stage after being selected for a prestigious contemporary art exhibition in Tuscany, Italy. Lynn […]