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 […]
Articles by Tim Wilson
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 […]
Police Crackdown on Gangs: Major Drug Busts and Arrests Made
In a significant strike against organised crime, New Zealand Police have arrested 20 individuals and seized over 260 kilograms of illicit substances as part of […]
Exhibition on now for Pātaka Art Awards
The Friends of Pātaka Art Awards 2024 has officially opened with a record-breaking 94 works on display, marking the largest exhibition in the event’s history. […]
Funding Cuts to Family Service Providers in Porirua Spark Community Concerns
Seven family service providers in Porirua are facing up to a 30% reduction in government funding, a move that has sparked significant concern among local […]
Community Invited to Submit Feedback on Proposed Community Facility in Aotea
Porirua City Council is inviting public submissions on a resource consent application submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Trust Board. The […]