Crash slows southbound traffic on State Highway 1 near Tawa
A crash on State Highway 1 caused delays for southbound motorists near Tawa early Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded around 6.45am to the incident between […]
Regional News
Porirua crash survivor urges action on illegal dirt biking
By Checkpoint RNZ A woman who was off work for a year after being seriously injured in a head-on collision with a speeding dirt bike […]
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday
Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to […]
BizHub Porirua Celebrates Launch this Friday
BizHub Porirua, an innovative pop-up initiative designed to strengthen local businesses and community connections, celebrates its official launch this Friday, 1 August, at Kai Tahi […]
Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes
Porirua City ratepayers will be contributing nearly $350,000 towards new speed limit signs around local schools, following recent city council decisions in line with new […]
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards
Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to […]
Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week
Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The […]
Porirua’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader
Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer born in Wellington and raised just north of Porirua, has made history as the first New Zealander to join the […]
Thousands of Porirua households without power
About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut […]
Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident
Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in […]