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 […]
Month: June 2025
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 […]
Knife Assault on Woman in Newtown
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a disturbing assault on a woman in Newtown early this morning. The incident occurred around 7:30am on Colombo […]
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses
The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36 […]
Woman assaulted on Porirua walking track
Wellington Police are appealing for information following the assault of a woman on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track in Porirua on Wednesday afternoon. The incident […]
Crash Closes SH58 in Paremata, One Seriously Injured
A two-vehicle crash has forced the closure of State Highway 58 in Paremata on Thursday evening, leaving one person seriously injured. Emergency services responded to […]
