New ZealandBid to extend Transmission Gully quarry consent by five yearsResidents are livid and say they face years of 'living inside hell'.28 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuChild abuse findings in Porirua increase, while national cases trend downFindings of abuse have increased by 22 per cent over the last five years.20 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandWellington Water off the hook for performance targetsAssurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua City Council sets up helplinePorirua City Council has set up a helpline for vulnerable residents.02 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandBackyards could be dug up to fix icky water connectionsPipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.11 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandMulti-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' - Wellington Water warns major works needs to be doneWellington Water admits it's in reactive mode instead of fixing issues ahead of failures.05 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandCouncils eye pulling out of 'contentious' arts fundLower Hutt and Porirua considering withdrawing from Wellington Regional Amenities Fund.24 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandPorirua City Council faces billion-dollar water spendUnderinvestment in water infrastructure is leaving councils across Wellington scrambling.20 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandMayor's petrol transactions: Porirua City chief executive speaks"I am employed by the Council to ensure public money is spent carefully."17 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandPorirua's smiley face rebrand lost city's 'vibrancy'The wonky smiley face is not the problem here, a brand specialist says.07 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandNot smiling now: Porirua's $98k logo leaves people grimacingSmiley face logo slammed by lobby group after rebranding cost revealed.06 Aug 05:31 PM
New ZealandYoung women setting sights on local politicsYoung women want to shake-up the "male, pale and stale" local council status quo.06 Jun 09:12 PM
New ZealandCrematorium makes final call on unclaimed ashesCould these ashes be your relative? Contact the Porirua City Council.30 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandCould new Porirua adventure park improve native habitats?Restorative work done around the development could improve habitats for native animals.03 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandMore accolades: Wellington named most creative city in NZWellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.03 Jun 08:32 PM
New Zealand$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report saysLocal mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking wardens to get body camerasThe announcement comes less than a week after an assault on a Wellington parking warden.12 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandCouncil websites hit by international cyber attackThe council website was one of more than 4000 sites internationally that were affected.14 Feb 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Are we going to make it out alive?'The family fled their home in terror when a huge slip came down in their back yard.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor picks apart Little billPorirua Mayor Nick Leggett says Labour leader Andrew Little's plan to upgrade all rental properties has some large gaps.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandToxic paint investigatedA toxic paint that sickened a woman and forced her family out of their home has been pulled from sale as officials investigate what is in the paint that made her ill.25 Sep 07:01 AM
New ZealandLabour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-electionLabour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.20 Nov 09:24 AM
