New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
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
