Porirua rejects Afghan city as too poor
It’s been invaded, blown up and invaded again - now a world famous Afghani town is considered too poor to be Porirua's sister city.
After 42 years buried in Porirua Cemetery Edward Traynor returns to his Southland home.
Turbo goes from zero to 100 in 10 years
The essence of grassroots rugby was celebrated at Helston Park last Saturday, as one of Johnsonville Rugby Club's finest notched up 100 games.
The hard road to recognition gets some tar sealing
Prime Minister Helen Clark will bear the weight of 35 neglectful years when she delivers an official apology to Vietnam veterans this week.
I can't believe it's not Bocelli!
Imagine if the great choirs of the world only charged six dollars to see them.
Sea necklace scoops silver for Tawa girl
A stroke of genius from a Tawa student has seen her earn second place in a regional photography competition organised by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Porirua maths whiz wins $6000
A Porirua student's combination of academic success and community spirit has won him a cheque for $6000.
Public transport push for next decade
Two councils and Transit plan to end Northern Courier readers' love affair with their cars.
We're opening a new inning for northern sports.
As winter sport hits its straps around the region, acts of superlative grace and skill are taking place with little or no recognition.