Regional News
Porirua Pushes Back as Budget 2025 Slashes Social Support
Porirua leaders and community service providers are sounding the alarm over Budget 2025, warning that key funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, housing pressure, and […]
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower
Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting […]
Porirua Lotto Player Wins $17.2 Million
A Porirua resident has struck it rich, waking up on Budget Day a lot wealthier then most with their $17.2 million Powerball First Division win […]
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre
Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the […]
Wellington Man Jailed for Hosting Child Abuse Image Website
⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse material and exploitation, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. If […]
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity
A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead […]
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward
Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest
In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga – New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant – has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection […]