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Porirua named most expensive rental market in NZ
"For a minimum wage worker, that's their whole pay or more."
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Victoria students' association decision to auction unique art work 'sad'
The work was painted specifically for the university in the '70s - now it's on the market.
Two people injured after crash in Porirua
One person suffers serious injuries in accident and is being airlifted to hospital.
'They know who they are': Porirua mayor urges person responsible for early morning assault to turn themselves in
Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was punched in the face in her home.
Child rapist jailed for almost six years
'I hate what [the offender] did to me, but I don't hate him as a person.'
Man who allegedly punched Porirua woman in the face in random home assault still on the loose
Police say inquiries are continuing, but no arrests have been made.
Police looking for man after random early morning attack on woman
Woman punched in face with "extreme force" after answering stranger's knock on the door.
Traffic congestion finally eases after Tawa fatal crash closed large part of SH1
One person died in the accident on State Highway 1.
Gang behaviour at Mob gathering pleases cops
Police report no significant incidents at gang's 50th anniversary gathering in Porirua.
Mongrel Mob anniversary to be held in Porirua less than a fortnight after Covid scare, some residents 'extremely upset'
Authorities had asked anyone who attended a Porirua tangi last week to get tested.
Porirua City Council proposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff
Staff will be consulted on the proposal over the next 10 days.
Mongrel Mob tangi attendees 'encouraged' to get Covid test
The funeral procession passed through Porirua suburbs on Wednesday afternoon.
NZTA faces hurdles to Christmas opening of Transmission Gully
Analysis: Transport agency isn't giving up hope major road could be open by Christmas.
Four arrests, two vehicles impounded following Mongrel Mob related tangi in Porirua
There were also 27 infringement notices issued and five driver's licences suspended.
Hundreds of Mongrel Mob vehicles cause traffic disruption during Porirua tangi
It's the second tangi for the Porirua Mob in less than a month.
Search for missing swimmer suspended
Police have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.
Person critically injured after Porirua shooting, police hunting offender
Police are trying to locate those responsible.
Wellington mayor disappointed Government to force Three Waters reforms
Andy Foster says the plan doesn't leave councils with any influence over investment.
Wellington region now closer to 90% first dose, 68% fully vaccinated
Eighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.
Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%
The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super Saturday
Instead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.
Super Saturday: What you need to know in Wellington
There are more than a dozen events on around the region to get Wellingtonians vaccinated.
The 90% Project: Cannons Creek vaccination event for Pasifika youth this Super Saturday
"One of the things we do well as Pacific people is we're able to congregate communally."
Multiple cars impounded and arrests made following tangi
Police say four cars have been impounded as a result of the alleged offending.
Wellington city surpasses 90 per cent first Covid jab milestone
The city is expected to hit 90 per cent fully vaccinated in mid-November.
In style and substance, police make clear break with past
Two years, two major police announcements - and the two could hardly be more different.
Police spike boy racer's car after 'anti-social' gathering in Wellington
The driver will appear in the Youth Court on Monday.
Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.