Porirua Locals Recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours
Two Porirua locals have been celebrated on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Simon Strombom, known for […]
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Tālofa lava Porirua – Record Turnout for Samoan Flag Raising
Porirua’s Samoan community came together in unprecedented numbers on the morning of June 1 for a flag-raising ceremony that launched Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa […]
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator
Con Noema, Porirua City Council’s Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new […]
Card Skimming Surge Hits Wellington
Police are urging Wellington residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just one […]
Wairarapa Toddler Killed, No One Held Accountable
What happened to Ashton? A vulnerable boy’s violent death – and why police didn’t charge anyone with killing him. By Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent, RNZ. […]
Six Months On, Porirua Family Pleads for Justice in Sean’s Homicide
By Katie Ham for The Post Six months after Sean Remnant’s death, his family spoke exclusively to The Post about the ongoing struggle to come to terms […]
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival
A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and […]
Grant Boosts Coastguard Mana’s Lifesaving Capabilities
A $9,842 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is helping Coastguard Mana upgrade critical search and rescue equipment, enhancing its ability to save […]
Council launch grants to promote sustainability in Porirua
A new grant scheme aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability was approved by Porirua City Council at its meeting this morning, marking a major […]
Streamside Education inspires Porirua Students through Nature
A hands-on environmental education programme is proving a hit with Porirua schools, bringing students closer to the natural world right on their doorstep. The Streamside […]