Final Porirua Writers’ Walk Sculpture Honours Elizabeth Knox
Porirua’s literary legacy was cemented just before Christmas, with the unveiling of the fifth and final sculpture in the Porirua Writers’ Walk. The artwork honours […]
Regional News
Phoenix Women Back on Track with Win at Porirua Park
Wellington Phoenix have reignited their A-League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at Porirua, pushing into playoff contention. The win elevates the […]
Remutaka Hill Closed Following Two-Vehicle Crash
Remutaka Hill on State Highway 2 (SH2) is closed after a two-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 11:30 am. […]
Tributes Pour In for Dame Tariana Turia
Commemorations are underway for Dame Tariana Turia, a trailblazing political leader and advocate for Māori rights, following her passing early this morning at the age […]
Crash on SH58 Causes Westbound Delays Near Haywards Interchange
A crash on State Highway 58 near the Haywards Interchange has disrupted westbound traffic this morning, causing delays for motorists heading toward Porirua. The incident, […]
Man Faces Murder Charges in Court Today Over Police Officer’s Death
A man accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming by driving a car into her will face the Nelson District Court today. The incident occurred […]
Mother Dies a Hero Saving Family at Waimamaku Beach
Traci Te Paa, a 37-year-old mother from Wellington, tragically lost her life on Christmas Eve while saving her daughter and nephew from a rip at […]
Community Honoured by Mahi of Taku Parai
For the most part honours awarded at King’s Birthday and New Year are to recipients who have distinguished themselves individually. In the honouring of Taku […]
New Year Honour for Whitby’s Graeme Blick
Whitby resident Graeme Blick has been awarded the prestigious CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours List for […]
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The […]