Power pole fire sparks outage in Tawa
A power pole fire in Tawa caused a minor outage and drew emergency services to the scene this Wednesday morning. Flames were seen shooting from […]
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Many hands help Porirua planting work
Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The […]
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua
Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The […]
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community
Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives […]
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community
A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with […]
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96
The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age […]
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025
Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised […]
Mana College Wins U17 Women’s Wellington Champs
Mana College triumphed at the U17 Women’s Wellington Inter-College Champs, held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, securing the top spot in a showcase of youth […]
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced
Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across […]
Porirua’s Mead Claims World Cup Podium
New Zealand para-cyclist Rory Mead surged to a podium finish in the opening UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup race in Bruges, Belgium, marking a promising […]