Porirua wakes to longer evenings as daylight saving begins
Porirua residents are waking up today having lost an hour’s sleep, as daylight saving officially began overnight, signalling the approach of summer. Clocks jumped forward […]
Regional News
Man found Guilty of Murder in Deadly Loafers Lodge Fire
A man who lit the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington has been found guilty of five counts of murder and one count of […]
Dirt bike seized after Belmont Park damage in Porirua
A dirt bike involved in damaging farm property and disturbing livestock in Belmont Regional Park has been seized by Porirua Police. The bike, which fled […]
Porirua community creates its own bank to beat loan sharks
Ellen O’Dwyer @elle_odwyer Ellen.O’[email protected] A Porirua community group said members are contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars and breaking free from a devastating cycle of debt […]
Police seek help identifying dirt bike riders damaging Belmont Park, Porirua
Porirua Police are asking for public assistance to identify a group of five males riding dirt bikes illegally across Belmont Regional Park, causing damage and […]
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga
Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and […]
Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula
Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t rely on just one method, they […]
Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year
Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of […]
Onepoto candidate Chris Ellis: ‘I know what I don’t know’
Onepoto ward candidate Chris Ellis is standing by his principles in this year’s local election, running on experience, honesty, and a healthy dose of scepticism […]
Standing Room Only at Eastern Porirua’s Meet the Candidates Event
More than 100 residents and ratepayers packed Mungavin Hall on Wednesday 17 September for a community-led “Meet the Candidates” event, with a further 20 to […]