Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same […]
Regional News
Tenancy Tribunal Name and Shame Vulnerable Families
Recent decisions by the Tenancy Tribunal, coupled with Kāinga Ora’s tougher stance on rent arrears, have left three tenants in Porirua displaced. The cases, which […]
Tenancy Tribunal Name and Shame Vulnerable Porirua Families
Recent decisions by the Tenancy Tribunal, coupled with Kāinga Ora’s tougher stance on rent arrears, have left three tenants in Porirua displaced. The cases, which […]
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 struck 17 km from Pahiatua at 11:26 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor was widely felt across […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 11-Year-Old in New Plymouth
Hayley Ford, an 11-year-old girl with an intellectual disability, went missing on January 28, 2025, from her home at 60 Omata Road, New Plymouth. She […]
Driver in custody after allegedly fleeing from police across Auckland
By 1News Reporters A driver is in custody after allegedly fleeing police across Auckland this afternoon — with the pursued vehicle spiked multiple times and […]
Serious crash, Johnsonville-Porirua motorway
State Highway 59 southbound at Tawa is closed following a vehicle incident that occurred around 5:55 pm today. Police reported locating a person with critical […]
Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Death at Hutt Hospital
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a 75-year-old man at Hutt Hospital earlier this month. The older man sustained […]
Porirua at Risk of Wildfires
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has introduced a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas as of 8 am today, citing […]
Toa Dominates Poitūkohu Māori Nationals 2025
Porirua’s Toa Basketball Club delivered an outstanding performance at the Poitūkohu Māori Nationals 2025, showcasing skill and determination across all divisions. The annual event, held […]