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Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre May 20, 2025 Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the… ...
Wellington Man Jailed for Hosting Child Abuse Image Website May 20, 2025 ⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse material and exploitation, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. If… ...
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity May 19, 2025 A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead… ...
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward May 19, 2025 Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve… ...
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest May 18, 2025 In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga - New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant - has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection… ...
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks May 16, 2025 Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time May 16, 2025 Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
Porirua Goes Pink to Speak Out Against Bullying May 16, 2025 Pink Shirt Day is underway in Porirua this morning, as communities across Aotearoa begin activities focused on standing up against bullying and promoting inclusion, kindness,… ...
Power pole fire sparks outage in Tawa May 14, 2025 A power pole fire in Tawa caused a minor outage and drew emergency services to the scene this Wednesday morning. Flames were seen shooting from… ...
Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo May 14, 2025 Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work May 14, 2025 Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports May 14, 2025 Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community May 13, 2025 Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community May 13, 2025 A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with… ...
Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena May 9, 2025 Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre… ...
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness May 9, 2025 Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy… ...
Ventia honoured for Excellence in Asset Management May 8, 2025 Ventia's Pauahatanui based Transmission Gully team have received the Excellence in Asset Management award at the recent 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)… ...
World Titles for Titahi Bay Sailor May 8, 2025 The Titahi Bay Boating Club was buzzing with pride this week as community members gathered to celebrate the international success of Sailability Wellington sailors, with… ...
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96 May 8, 2025 The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age… ...
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs May 7, 2025 Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions… ...
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves May 7, 2025 Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked… ...
Kiwi Rider Shane Richardson Killed in Tragic UK Crash May 7, 2025 Hutt Valley motorcyclist Shane Richardson, 29, was one of two riders killed in a devastating 11-bike crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton… ...
Concern for Missing Porirua Man May 6, 2025 Police and family are appealing for help to locate Ratana, who has been reported missing from the Porirua area. He was last seen at home… ...
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025 May 6, 2025 Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised… ...
Porirua Business Directory Launches with 36 Local Businesses May 6, 2025 In a major boost to local enterprise, Porirua News has launched the Porirua Business Directory — a powerful new platform connecting residents directly with 36… ...
Wellington Bust Highlights NZ’s Growing Illicit Tobacco Crisis May 5, 2025 Organised crime groups are flooding New Zealand with illegal tobacco, using smuggling tactics similar to drug trafficking and costing the country hundreds of millions in… ...
Mana College Wins U17 Women’s Wellington Champs May 4, 2025 Mana College triumphed at the U17 Women’s Wellington Inter-College Champs, held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, securing the top spot in a showcase of youth… ...
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced May 4, 2025 Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across… ...
Porirua’s Mead Claims World Cup Podium May 4, 2025 New Zealand para-cyclist Rory Mead surged to a podium finish in the opening UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup race in Bruges, Belgium, marking a promising… ...
Court Slams Police Over ‘Dangerous’ Force at Parliament Protest May 3, 2025 Teen awarded $5000 over ‘dangerous’ arrest tactic as IPCA finds six cases of excessive force A teenager has been awarded $5000 in damages after the… ...
Rose’s Story Deserves to Be Honoured – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward May 2, 2025 I want to start by talking about two amazing women: Rose and Maureen. In 1926, the late Rose Matthews became Porirua’s first registered maternity nurse.… ...
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service May 2, 2025 Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the… ...
Wellington Braces for More Wind and Rain as Road Closures Remain May 2, 2025 Strong winds and heavy rain continue to lash the Wellington region this morning, though the Orange strong wind warning currently in place is expected to… ...
Body found in burnt-out car in Wellington Suburb May 2, 2025 Police are investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in a north Wellington suburb overnight. Officers were called to Ladbrooke Drive in… ...
Wellington Red Wind Warning, Roads Closed May 1, 2025 Wellington City Council has issued a storm update following a MetService red wind warning, urging residents to stay indoors as very high wind gusts sweep… ...
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor? May 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October,… ...
Porirua’s Rory Mead Races for Glory in World Cup May 1, 2025 Rory Mead, the Porirua-born Paralympian and former motocross champion, is back on the world stage this week as he competes in the UCI Para-cycling Road… ...
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour April 30, 2025 Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with… ...
Porirua Students Kick Off Workplace Internships with Council April 29, 2025 Twelve students from Porirua colleges have begun internships at Porirua City Council this week, gaining real-world experience through the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in its… ...
Porirua Unites to Honour ANZAC Day Across the City April 28, 2025 Porirua residents gathered across the city on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the generations of New Zealanders and Australians who served… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing April 28, 2025 Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
Titahi Bay School Wins $150K Grant for New Covered Court April 28, 2025 Titahi Bay School has secured a $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to construct a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) canopy over… ...
Police Disrupt Illegal Street Gatherings in Porirua April 27, 2025 Police have successfully disrupted anti-social road activity for a second consecutive night, this time in Porirua, as part of Operation Kererū. Following similar tactics used… ...
Moana Pasifika Boost Finals Hopes with Strong Win Over Drua April 27, 2025 Moana Pasifika have stayed firmly in the Super Rugby Pacific finals race after a convincing 34-15 victory over the Fijian Drua at home on Saturday.… ...
Hurricanes First Kiwi Team to Win in Australia in 2025 April 27, 2025 The Hurricanes have climbed into the top six of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after an impressive 35-29 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra… ...Police increase patrols after $32,000 damage and theft at Porirua schools (April 24, 2025) Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are stepping up patrols following a spate of damage and theft incidents at schools in Porirua East, with repairs underway… ...
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu (April 24, 2025) As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… ...
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home (April 24, 2025) For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… ...
Porirua House ‘Not Fit for Human Occupation’ (April 24, 2025) Susan Edmunds for RNZ [email protected] A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation",… ...
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums (April 23, 2025) New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping… ...
Porirua marks ANZAC day with citywide services (April 22, 2025) Porirua residents are invited to unite in remembrance this Anzac Day, with several services scheduled across the city on Friday, 25 April. The commemorations offer… ...
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announces (April 22, 2025) April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with… ...
Police monitor Gang Convoy for Wellington Funeral (April 22, 2025) Police are monitoring gang movements across the Wellington region today as a funeral procession makes its way from Moera (Lower Hutt) to Foxton. Inspector Wade… ...
Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals (April 21, 2025) Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in… ...
Tawa Jobs: Customer Service Representative BP (April 20, 2025) BP Connect Part Time - Mornings Wednesday and Thursday from 5.15 am to 1.45 pm CLOSING DATE BELOW IF SPECIFIED 30 Apr 2025 Are… ...
Police Seek Driver after Wellington Hit-and-Run (April 20, 2025) Police are appealing for public assistance after a hit-and-run incident in central Wellington on Saturday evening. Around 6:30pm on 19 April, a pedestrian was struck… ...
Metcalf kicks stunner, as Warriors Win in Extra-time Thriller (April 19, 2025) The New Zealand Warriors triumphed in a extra-time 20–18 golden point victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium this Saturday. Luke Metcalf nailed… ...
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua (April 19, 2025) Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to… ...
Operation Kererū targets illegal car gatherings from Hutt Valley to Porirua (April 19, 2025) A coordinated police operation targeting anti-social road users led to 21 vehicles being ordered off the road and nearly 80 infringement notices issued across Hutt… ...
Wellington Waters incident leaves Person Fighting for Life (April 18, 2025) A person is in critical condition after being pulled from the water near Muritai Road in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, this Friday morning. Emergency services responded… ...
Rising Costs and Falling Wages (April 18, 2025) Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day… ...
Greg O’Connor: Boundary Changes Make Sense for Tawa (April 18, 2025) Greg O’Connor MP for Ōhāriu, Column for Tawa News Recent proposed changes to the electoral boundaries make considerable sense, especially for Tawa. Previously, the northern… ...
Porirua Residents Asked to Have Their Say on Future of Water Services and Rates (April 15, 2025) Porirua City Council is calling on residents to have their say on two key issues that could shape the future of the city — the… ...
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards (April 15, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.… ...