Man Dies Following Serious Incident in Porirua
A 43-year-old man who was critically injured in an incident on Kotuku Street, Elsdon, in the early hours of Sunday, 1 December, has died in […]
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Make a Submission to Defend Te Tiriti
Kia ora e tātou ma, Following on from the energy that Porirua gave to the Hikoi when it arrived in our city, we are now […]
Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond
Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council […]
Man in Critical Condition Following Serious Incident in Porirua
A man is in critical condition after a serious incident early this morning in the suburb of Elsdon, Porirua. Emergency services were called to an […]
Two Men Arrested in Wellington Drug Bust, Assets Seized
Police arrested two men and seized drugs, cash, and assets today in a series of raids targeting drug supply in Wellington. The operation, known as […]
Porirua Raids Lead to Arrests Over Nelson Drive-by Shooting
Police arrested three men in Wellington this morning in connection with a drive-by shooting in Nelson on 25 September. The shooting, which occurred just before […]
Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding
Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will […]
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping
Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims […]
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users
Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via […]
Porirua Explores New Waste Solutions as Landfill Nears Capacity
The Porirua City Council is evaluating alternatives for managing waste disposal as Spicer Landfill approaches the end of its usable life, with a potential closure […]