Whitireia Scholarships Support 900 Students
Nearly 900 students have benefited from Whitireia Foundation Scholarships since the initiative began in 2002, with this year’s awards continuing the tradition of supporting learners […]
Regional News
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training
A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical […]
Crash Closes Road in Lower Hutt
The northbound lane of Woburn Road in Lower Hutt was closed early this morning after a car rolled, prompting a swift emergency response. Emergency services […]
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region
A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The […]
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations
Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to […]
4Paws Empire Wins Big at Love Local Expo
Dog-friendly retailer 4Paws Empire has taken out the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Love Local Expo, held on 7 June at Te Rauparaha Arena. […]
BizFest Sells Out, Porirua Backs Business
Porirua’s annual business showcase, BizFest 2025, has officially sold out ahead of its 1 July event at Te Rauparaha Arena, a clear sign of strong […]
Human remains found in Ōwhiro Bay garden
Police have launched an investigation after human remains were discovered in a residential garden in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday, 22 June. A homeowner alerted authorities […]
$8M Meth Bust: Police, Customs Crush Wellington Drug Ring
A joint Police and Customs investigation has seized over $8 million worth of methamphetamine and 1,000 MDMA pills, dismantling a Wellington-based syndicate allegedly trafficking drugs […]
Porirua seniors trapped by time
Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during […]