Sport

Mila Reuelu-Buchanan holding a green glass award, standing between two supporters at the Stars Awards Night in Karaka. Ask ChatGPT Porirua’s Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Sweeps Top Honours at 2025 Stars Awards July 30, 2025 Porirua’s own Mila Reuelu-Buchanan stole the spotlight at the Go Media Stars 2025 awards evening, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka, sweeping the… ...
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’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader July 26, 2025 Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer born in Wellington and raised just north of Porirua, has made history as the first New Zealander to join the… ...
Wellington Phoenix players celebrate a goal against Wrexham during a pre-season friendly at Sky Stadium. Wellington Phoenix Stun Wrexham July 24, 2025 A youthful Wellington Phoenix side delivered a major upset on Saturday night, defeating Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of more than 25,000 fans at Sky… ...
Porirua Vikings Premier team celebrating their Tier 2 Division rugby league win with trophy and medals. Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions July 24, 2025 The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone… ...
Wellington Saints players and staff celebrating their NBL championship win on court at TSB Arena. Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions July 22, 2025 The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred… ...
Wellington Phoenix players celebrate a goal against Wrexham during a pre-season friendly at Sky Stadium. Wellington Phoenix Stun Wrexham July 24, 2025 A youthful Wellington Phoenix side delivered a major upset on Saturday night, defeating Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of more than 25,000 fans at Sky… ...
Porirua Vikings Premier team celebrating their Tier 2 Division rugby league win with trophy and medals. Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions July 24, 2025 The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone… ...
Wellington Saints players and staff celebrating their NBL championship win on court at TSB Arena. Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions July 22, 2025 The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred… ...
First Māori Undisputed World Boxing Champion (July 13, 2025) Tauranga-born boxer Cherneka Johnson has made sporting history, becoming the first Māori and New Zealand-born athlete to claim an undisputed world boxing title. Johnson, 30,… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua (July 11, 2025) Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a… ...
Kapi Mana U-14 Netball Team Crowned Champs (July 2, 2025) The Kapi Mana U14 representative netball team has secured first place in the U14A Grade at the North Island Junior Championships, celebrating a major milestone… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Invited to ‘Have a Go’ (June 29, 2025) Young people in Porirua are encouraged to get active and try something new at the upcoming Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ Day, taking place on… ...
Porirua honours Jerry Collins with 10-year tribute weekend (June 10, 2025) This weekend’s Old Timers Day at Northern United Rugby Football Club marked ten years since the passing of All Black great Jerry Collins, bringing together… ...
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins (June 5, 2025) This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… ...
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs (June 5, 2025) Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… ...
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students (May 28, 2025) Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… ...
Savea Brothers return to Wellington for Season Finale (May 28, 2025) Sky Stadium will come alive this Saturday night as the Hurricanes face Moana Pasifika in their final Super Rugby Pacific round robin match, kicking off… ...
Aotea Basketball Team Reaches Premier Grade (May 28, 2025) The Aotea College Senior A boys basketball team has earned a coveted spot in the College Sport Wellington Premier Division, marking a significant milestone for… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Navajo Stirling continues Rise with UFC 315 Victory (May 11, 2025) Kiwi light heavyweight Navajo Stirling kept his perfect MMA record intact with a commanding win at UFC 315, defeating Croatian veteran Ivan Erslan by unanimous… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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’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… ...
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… ...
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… ...