Mana College celebrates Asian Cultural Week
Mana College has celebrated Asian Cultural Week with a programme of cultural activities involving students and staff. The week began with a Sri Lankan flag-raising […]
Regional News
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers
Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre […]
Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year
A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the […]
Meet the Five Candidates for Porirua’s Onepoto By-election
Five candidates are standing to fill the vacant Onepoto General Ward seat on Porirua City Council following the passing of Councillor Mike Duncan. The ward […]
Porirua goes bananas for burgers as sales top $600,000
Porirua businesses sold more than $600,000 worth of Burger Wellington burgers during August, more than tripling the value of sales recorded two years ago. Porirua […]
SH58 to Close Overnight Between Transmission Gully and Haywards
State Highway 58 between Transmission Gully and the Hutt Valley will close overnight this Sunday for maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says SH58 […]
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground
Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on […]
Kenepuru roadworks underway for major Porirua power upgrade
Work is under way in Kenepuru on a major electricity network upgrade designed to improve the reliability of power supplies across Porirua. Wellington Electricity is […]
Linden Market returns this Saturday
Linden Market will be held at the Linden Community Centre this Saturday, 5 September, with a range of stalls, plants, crafts and family activities. The […]
Porirua and Blacktown to strengthen 42-year friendship through football
Porirua’s long-standing relationship with its Australian sister city is entering a new chapter, with young footballers set to help strengthen ties between the two communities. […]