Police Investigate Suspicious Church Fires in Masterton
Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early this morning. Emergency services responded to the first fire around 4:25 a.m., […]
Regional News
Second Arrest Made in Wainuiomata Assault Investigation
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in Wainuiomata earlier this month, police confirmed today. The man faces a […]
Future of Wairaka Park Building in Pukerua Bay Up for Public Debate
The fate of the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay will be decided in the coming months, as Porirua City Council opens […]
Wellington Man Jailed for Fatal Coward-Punch Killing
Wellington Coward Punch Killing: Siale Siale Jailed for Manslaughter of Hutt Valley Man Luke Smith. A Wellington man has been sentenced to two years and […]
Signing of Porirua Harbour Accord
A significant milestone in the journey to restore and protect the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua (Porirua Harbour) was marked on 6 February with the official […]
Welcoming 2025: A Year of Challenges and Advocacy for Mana
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. As the year is well and truly underway, I’d like to welcome you all into 2025! As […]
Children’s Day in Porirua Celebrating all things Heroic
Children’s Day in Porirua is back. On Sunday, 2 March, at Ngāti Toa Domain, from 11am–3pm. Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki/Children’s Day in Porirua is […]
Pams-branded chicken nuggets recalled after possible presence of blue rubber
Several local supermarkets say a brand of chicken nuggets is being urgently recalled after fears they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. Foodstuffs Own […]
‘It was an evil, evil place’: How a refuge for the mentally ill became a nightmare
Porirua Lunatic Asylum was designed to give the mentally ill a refuge from the cruel world, a place providing fresh air and moral guidance on […]
Extreme Fire Risk Closes Parts of East Harbour
Sections of East Harbour Regional Park, including Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, are temporarily closed daily from 1pm to 9pm due to extreme fire risk. […]
