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 […]
Regional News
Woman’s Body Found at Castlepoint Beach
A body was discovered Wednesday afternoon at Castlepoint, prompting a police investigation. Police said initial inquiries indicate the deceased is a 30-year-old woman from Lower […]
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs
Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions […]
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves
Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked […]
Kiwi Rider Shane Richardson Killed in Tragic UK Crash
Hutt Valley motorcyclist Shane Richardson, 29, was one of two riders killed in a devastating 11-bike crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton […]
Concern for Missing Porirua Man
Police and family are appealing for help to locate Ratana, who has been reported missing from the Porirua area. He was last seen at home […]
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 […]
Porirua Business Directory Launches with 36 Local Businesses
In a major boost to local enterprise, Porirua News has launched the Porirua Business Directory — a powerful new platform connecting residents directly with 36 […]
Gunshots Fired at Masterton Work and Income Office
Two people were taken into custody after a firearm was discharged at a Work and Income service centre in Masterton this Monday afternoon. The incident […]
Wellington Bust Highlights NZ’s Growing Illicit Tobacco Crisis
Organised crime groups are flooding New Zealand with illegal tobacco, using smuggling tactics similar to drug trafficking and costing the country hundreds of millions in […]
