Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone
A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am […]
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High-speed harbour chase ends in Porirua man’s arrest
A Porirua man’s attempt to flee Police by boat ended quickly today after he ran into a Police catamaran operating in Porirua Harbour. Police said […]
Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel
Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]
Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special
By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour
Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]
Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]
Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty, […]
Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers
Drivers travelling in Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti are being urged to plan ahead as a busy week of state highway roadworks gets under way, including […]
Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon
Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]
Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors
Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through […]
