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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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

Crusaders Hold Off Late Hurricanes Surge in Nail-Biter (April 11, 2025) The Crusaders survived a late Hurricanes comeback to claim a hard-fought 31-24 win in their Super Rugby clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday… ...

Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash (April 10, 2025) Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto… ...

Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards (April 10, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… ...

Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration (April 7, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds… ...

Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth (April 3, 2025) Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki… ...

Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years (April 3, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...

Mana College Secures Double Silver at National Volleyball Championships (March 31, 2025) Mana College is celebrating a double success after both its senior volleyball teams secured silver in their divisions at the 2025 New Zealand Secondary School… ...

New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team (March 31, 2025) Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community… ...

Hurricanes face must-win clash against in-form Waratahs (March 28, 2025) Kick-off: 7:05pm, Friday 28 March – Sky Stadium, Wellington The Hurricanes return to Sky Stadium tonight under pressure to reignite their Super Rugby Pacific campaign,… ...