Te Pāti Māori brings election campaign to Porirua
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has brought the party’s election campaign to Porirua, joining supporters at Waitangirua Markets and campaigning across the city. Ngarewa-Packer […]
Regional News
Tony review: Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer comes to the big screen
On now at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pauatahanui is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before he became […]
Western Suburbs’ George Green earns New Zealand selection
Western Suburbs footballer George Green has been selected to represent New Zealand at next month’s OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. Green is the sole […]
Porirua public meeting to discuss future of health system
Porirua residents are being invited to a free public meeting at Pātaka on Monday to discuss the state of New Zealand’s public health system and […]
Porirua man charged after alleged Tawa rail copper theft
A 54-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal copper cable from the rail corridor at Takapu Road Station in Tawa, damaging the […]
Porirua students invited to Victoria University Open Day
Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August. […]
Five candidates confirmed for Onepoto Ward by-election
Five candidates will contest the upcoming Onepoto General Ward by-election for a seat on Porirua City Council. Nominations closed at midday on Thursday, with Joanne […]
Porirua Pāua Poacher placed on home detention
A fisher poached 1,869 pāua near Titahi Bay intended for sale. He also illegally used scuba gear to harvest the shellfish. The man has been […]
Tributes flow for former Porirua city councillor Tracy Johnson
Former Porirua City Councillor Tracy Johnson has died peacefully, surrounded by her whānau, prompting tributes to a woman who made a significant contribution to the […]
Election debates set for new Kenepuru and Kapiti Electorates
Porirua voters are split into two electorates, Kāpiti and Kenepuru for the general election in November and Sam Somers, frontman for ‘It’s in the Ballot’ […]