Major road closures, lane changes across Porirua and beyond this week
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists in Porirua and surrounding areas to plan ahead, with extensive roadworks scheduled across State Highways 1, 58, and 59 from […]
Regional News
Porirua Firefighters Join Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Staffing
Porirua firefighters are taking part in a nationwide strike today, joining approximately 2,000 members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) who walked off […]
Christmas spirit comes indoors for Kirihimete in the City this Sunday
Porirua’s annual Kirihimete in the City celebration is set to bring festive joy this Sunday, 7 December, from 4.30pm to 7pm at Te Rauparaha Arena. […]
Porirua farewells Dawn ‘Mrs Mac’ McCormick, beloved community matriarch
Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, passed away peacefully at her home on 27 November 2025, aged 100. Dawn’s life […]
Police seek witnesses after Wellington stabbing leaves man hospitalised
A young man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times in central Wellington early Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to […]
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday
Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final […]
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens
Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the […]
Kenepuru Car Service Centre: Keeping Porirua Vehicles Running Smoothly This Summer
As summer approaches and locals prepare for road trips, beach visits and whānau catchups, Kenepuru Car Service Centre is making sure Porirua vehicles are safe, […]
State Highway Disruptions to Impact Porirua Drivers This Week
Porirua residents are urged to plan ahead as roadworks across State Highways 58 and 59, and Transmission Gully are set to cause delays between 28 […]
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka
Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025 […]
