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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The remarkable pie shop hidden in a Porirua industrial estate
By Nick Iles Food is language. It is a complex tool of communication that we use to share information with one another. It is used […]
Plimmerton Boating Club’s Jetty Gets $35,000 Grant
The Plimmerton Boating Club has received a significant boost with a $35,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to repair its main jetty, […]
Moana Reo Fund, Launched to Support Pacific Languages
A new initiative aimed at preserving and promoting Pacific languages through media has been launched in New Zealand. The Moana Reo Media Fund, introduced by […]