Kiwi killed by dog in Porirua
A North Island brown kiwi has been killed in a suspected dog attack in Tītahi Bay, marking the first recorded loss of a bird from […]
Regional News
Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots
Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not […]
Porirua on Track to Break Voter Turnout Records
Porirua is on pace to deliver its highest local election turnout in nearly a decade, with voting returns in the 2025 elections already outstripping previous […]
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library
Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo […]
Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers
We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps […]
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays
Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau […]
Firefighters plan one-hour strike amid stalled pay
Firefighters across Aotearoa are set to walk off the job for one hour on 17 October as tensions escalate between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters […]
Moore Wilson’s Porirua unveils major upgrades after two-year redevelopment
Moore Wilson’s Porirua has completed a full redevelopment of its Kenepuru Drive store, wrapping up a two-year transformation focused on customer experience and sustainability. The […]
Coroner rules Titahi Bay diver drowned while freediving alone
A freediver who vanished from Titahi Bay almost two years ago likely drowned after a mishap while diving alone, a coroner has ruled. Jinting Guo, […]
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures
Two former Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes […]
