Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa
Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall, […]
Regional News
Arrest Made, Stolen Bikes Seized in Porirua Police Operation
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Cannons Creek following a police search warrant targeting fleeing driver incidents in Porirua. Detective Sergeant Vince Smylie confirmed […]
Porirua Celebrates 60 Years as a City
Porirua is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 60 years since officially becoming a city on October 2, 1965. Originally granted city status when […]
Upper Hutt’s Navajo Stirling Set to Fight in UFC 315
Upper Hutt’s rising MMA star Navajo Stirling will step back into the UFC octagon on May 11, taking on Croatia’s Ivan Erslan at UFC 315 […]
Porirua Residents Urged to Find Their Nearest Community Emergency Hub
Porirua residents are being encouraged to prepare for major emergencies by familiarising themselves with their nearest Community Emergency Hub—a place where neighbours can gather to […]
Taxpayers Face $300M Bill After Interislander Ferry Contract Axed
The government has set aside $300 million to cover contract break-fees and infrastructure costs after cancelling Hyundai’s contract to build two new Interislander ferries, newly […]
Rugby club has alcohol licence denied after fatal hit-and-run
Hanna McCallum for The Post March 4, 2025 A Wellington rugby club has had its alcohol licence denied after a fatal hit-and-run involving one of […]
Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track
A new bike ‘pump’ track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all […]
Porirua Treatment Plant Issues Not Behind Beach Seaweed Increase
Recent seaweed build-up at Tītahi Bay is due to weather patterns rather than issues at the Porirua wastewater treatment plant, an environmental scientist has confirmed. […]