Winds reach 130 km/h gusting through Porirua
MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the Porirua region, with severe gales expected to hit from 9 p.m. on Saturday through to 5 […]
Month: August 2024
Aotearoa Mourns the Passing of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia
Aotearoa New Zealand is in mourning following the sudden death of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away early Friday morning […]
Porirua City Council votes to retain Māori Ward
The Parirua Māori Ward was established in 2021 to ensure Māori representation on the Council and was first used in the 2022 local elections. The […]
Porirua Grills the Competition in Burger Wellington
Two Porirua eateries have made a strong impression in this year’s Burger Wellington competition, securing spots among the top five finalists from nearly 200 venues. […]
Parris Mason named in Silver Ferns line-up
Local netball talent Parris Mason, a key player for the Pulse, is set to make her highly anticipated debut for the Silver Ferns in the […]
Severe Flooding Hits Porirua: Residents Urged to Stay Safe
Porirua residents are facing significant disruptions today as heavy rain continues to cause severe flooding across the area, affecting key roads and transportation. Local resident […]
Police Patrol Car Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
Two police officers in Lower Hutt are fortunate to have escaped injury after their patrol car was struck by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday […]
Lions edge out Turbos in Thrilling Clash at Porirua Park
The Wellington Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the NPC season with a hard-fought 39-31 victory over a determined Manawatū side at Porirua’s Jerry Collins […]
Fire Contained at Whittaker’s Chocolate Factory in Porirua
Firefighters successfully contained a blaze that broke out, Thursday 22 August, at the Whittaker’s chocolate factory, located on Mohuia Crescent. The fire, which began in […]
Police Issue Warning After Man Loses $22,000 in Online Scam
Police have issued a warning to the public following a surge in reports of a new online fraud scheme known as a “Task Scam.” This […]