Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere October 15, 2025 Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library October 4, 2025 Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...
All Star Wrestling returns to Porirua October 2, 2025 Porirua will host one of the biggest wrestling events Wellington has seen in decades when All Star Wrestling: Porirua takes over Te Rauparaha Arena on… ...
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua October 2, 2025 A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary September 29, 2025 Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga September 23, 2025 Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… ...
Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula September 23, 2025 Column by Career Coach Charles Ryman Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year September 23, 2025 Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of… ...
Monster Truck roars into Porirua this week September 21, 2025 Porirua families are in for a thrilling treat next week as a life-sized Hot Wheels Monster Truck rolls into town. To celebrate the first-ever New… ...
Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience September 21, 2025 Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...
Celebrating Local Legacies: Whitford Brown, Porirua’s First Mayor September 21, 2025 When Porirua officially became a borough in 1962, the community needed a leader to guide it through an era of rapid growth and change. That… ...
New Green Space for Pukerua Bay September 17, 2025 Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green… ...
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts September 16, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… ...
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections September 15, 2025 Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award September 14, 2025 Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine… ...Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop (September 14, 2025) Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy (September 5, 2025) Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
Porirua’s ChoctoberFest gets tastebuds tingling (September 2, 2025) Porirua’s chocolate lovers are in for a treat as ChoctoberFest returns on 20 September, with 32 local businesses serving up creations featuring Whittaker’s chocolate. Now… ...
Porirua Chef’s Burger Finalist Wins Hearts at Wellington On a Plate (August 29, 2025) Sushil Ravikumar, owner and executive chef at Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café in Porirua, has once again earned a finalist spot in the prestigious Burger… ...
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua (August 22, 2025) A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun (August 20, 2025) Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands (August 19, 2025) More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show (August 12, 2025) Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor (August 11, 2025) Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution (August 11, 2025) The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua (July 31, 2025) Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday (July 29, 2025) Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards (July 28, 2025) Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week (July 28, 2025) Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
Thousands of Porirua households without power (July 26, 2025) About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone (July 22, 2025) More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers (July 19, 2025) From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services… ...