Porirua to Celebrate Māori Language Week with Vibrant Events
Porirua is preparing to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a wide range of events from 14 – 21 September. The 2024 theme, […]
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Update: Missing Teen located
Wellington District Police: “The 13-year-old girl reported missing yesterday has been located. Thank you everyone who shared our appeal!“ Wellington Police are appealing to the […]
Wellingtonian Navajo Stirling takes UFC Contract with K’O Victory
Upper Hutt native Navajo Stirling has secured his place among the elite ranks of mixed martial artists after an emphatic performance on Dana White’s Contender […]
$25,000 Digital Literacy Boost for Porirua Schools
The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $25,000 to Te Mana O Kupe Trust, enabling them to enhance digital literacy in Porirua by providing […]
Wellington Pride Falls Short in Semi-final Thriller Against Otago
Wellington Pride’s season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, with a 51-38 defeat to Otago Spirit in a dramatic semi-final at Porirua Park. […]
Porirua Projects at Risk Amid $134 Million Transport Funding Shortfall
Porirua faces significant cuts to its transport services and infrastructure projects following a $134 million funding shortfall in the Greater Wellington Region. The shortfall comes […]
Plants Grown in Prison to Restore Native Ecosystems
Eco-sourced seeds from Greater Wellington’s regional parks, cultivated at Rimutaka Prison, are being planted across the region in a major effort to restore native ecosystems. […]
KiwiRail Fined After Ferry Incident
KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 after the Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 passengers on board. The incident occurred on January 28, 2023, […]
Police Respond to Large Brawl in Porirua: One in Serious Condition
A person was seriously injured following a large brawl in Porirua on Sunday afternoon, leading to police intervention. Authorities responded to reports of a “disorder […]
Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre
By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local […]