Porirua overnight A&E may replace Doctors with phone service
Health officials in Porirua are considering replacing the overnight doctor at Kenepuru Community Hospital’s accident and medical centre with a telehealth service. It is a […]
Regional News
Man arrested for Porirua tyre slashing
Police were called to Lyttleton Avenue at around 1pm on 20 April after a person was seen slashing car tyres. Police subsequently received around 20 […]
Police seek info on Porirua Tyre Slasher
Police are asking for the public’s help to find the person responsible for slashing a number of tyres on vehicles across Porirua this afternoon. About […]
Porirua Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2024
In Porirua City Council’s annual review of alcohol licensing fees and costs, it was found that rates are covering 80% of the alcohol licensing cost […]
Warehouse expands fresh groceries to Porirua
The Warehouse is doubling down on providing affordable essentials as it expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across the motu. […]
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open
Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting […]
Seniors choosing adventure over nest eggs
By Sonia Speedy The cost of living may be gnawing at our budgets, but seniors are refusing to give up their travel plans, according to […]
Plimmerton/Paremata – Have your Say on Porirua City’s LTP
“Porirua’s next Long-term Plan (LTP) sets Porirua City’s budget and plan for the next 10 years. Porirua is our place – let’s kōrero about our […]
Ahilapalapa Rands: Across the Sea from Hawaii to Porirua
Ahilapalapa Rands draws on her Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiian) whakapapa to explore the connections with Hawai‘i across the expanse of the ocean. Known for her collaborative […]
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour
If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s […]