New ZealandOne dead in early morning house fire in PoriruaEmergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.02 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandPeople evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi BayA firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.26 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandGang brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuriesPolice were called to the fight around 1pm today.08 Sep 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads onlineAn innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.29 Aug 09:19 PM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive: House prices in Wellington school zonesSee how much it costs to rent or buy a house across all the school zones in the city.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortagesTwo small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.30 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrestedPolice, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.11 Jul 07:34 AM
New ZealandAOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chaseResidents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.02 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandMissing Porirua man located safe and well after earlier fearsAlarm had been raised after man was last seen cycling on a yellow pushbike.05 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZMore than 16,000 people reported feeling the earthquake 10 minutes later.03 Jun 10:28 AM
New ZealandHigh school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abusedCoach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness01 Jun 03:06 AM
New ZealandNative skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tankMoving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.22 May 12:55 AM
New Zealand'We would like confirmation': Murdering mobster claims he's given up his gang patchQuentin Duff wants out of prison, but the Parole Board wants proof he's left the gang.14 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'About bloody time': Son welcomes news of murder charge in mum's cold caseFamily have welcomed news of a charge, five years on from their mum's death.14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandKathleen Kawana death: Police claim she was murdered in HastingsThe murder-accused has been remanded in custody and has name suppression.14 May 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case deathA 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.13 May 08:24 AM
New ZealandSkeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan, 61, to appear in court after tyres slashed in Poririua CBDHe was arrested yesterday and will appear in Porirua District Court.25 Apr 08:17 PM
TalanoaWellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori danceA number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
KahuRāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe burstsUntreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state careEsther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugsDr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand36-year mystery solved? Remains in park believed to be missing mumItems found at the scene have been linked to a cold case from the 80s.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandHuman remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continuesPolice have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.01 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandPolice issue 12 fines and impound vehicle after gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob memberAbout 100 vehicles were involved in a procession from Tawa.01 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandGang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member travels through PoriruaAnyone with concerns about their safety is urged to call police.31 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandMother found after Wellington preschooler found aloneThe youngster was by himself at the Waitangirua shops.21 Jan 11:11 PM
