Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of […]
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Update: Located safe, well and back with family now
Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan […]
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region
Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the […]
Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises
Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming […]
Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers
Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on Climate Change have delivered a comprehensive Toolkit of how a more […]
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes
Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]
Pare-Plim pipped at the final post
Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]
Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures
📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias […]
Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures
Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on […]
