Transmission Gully closures lead busy week of Porirua roadworks August 7, 2026 The northbound section of Transmission Gully between Linden and the Kenepuru Link Road northbound on-ramp is scheduled to close on Sunday and Monday nights, with… ...
Porirua harbour-view home up for House of the Year August 7, 2026 A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition.… ...
North Wellington man Jailed over Meth and Guns August 6, 2026 A North Wellington man has been jailed for 11 years and 11 months for commercial methamphetamine dealing, money laundering and firearms offending. David Leo Kluger,… ...
Porirua serves up 19 burgers for August August 5, 2026 Nineteen Porirua eateries are serving special burgers this month as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate. The annual food festival runs until August 31,… ...
Driver arrested after North Wellington crash August 4, 2026 A driver was arrested after allegedly crashing into a parked car and rolling their vehicle on Moorefield Road in Johnsonville yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were… ...
Free business course opens in Porirua August 3, 2026 A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to… ...
Porirua roadworks planned for 1 to 7 August August 1, 2026 Porirua motorists should expect lane closures and traffic controls across the state highway network from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August. Night-time lane closures are… ...
Saints win Porirua eliminator to reach semi-finals July 31, 2026 The Wellington Saints have booked a place in the NZNBL semi-finals after beating the Otago Nuggets 94-81 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The elimination… ...
Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be… ...
Regional News: New Wellington Blood Bank supports Porirua patients July 30, 2026 A new purpose-built blood bank has opened at Wellington Regional Hospital, strengthening specialist testing and blood supply services for patients across the Greater Wellington region,… ...
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 27, 2026 From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being… ...
From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 26, 2026 From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine… ...
Welcome back: Nine familiar businesses mark another year with Porirua News July 26, 2026 Nine familiar businesses are being celebrated for continuing their involvement in a locally owned community news project supporting free and accessible reporting across Porirua and… ...
Car fire causes Ngauranga Gorge delays July 24, 2026 A car fire has reduced State Highway 1 through the Ngauranga Gorge to one northbound lane. The incident is near the Newlands off-ramp, with emergency… ...
Man charged over alleged Tawa copper theft July 24, 2026 A man has been charged following a Police investigation into alleged copper theft and damage to railway signalling cables in Tawa. Porirua News reported earlier… ...
Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together July 22, 2026 More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, held on… ...
Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson July 22, 2026 Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a… ...
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards July 19, 2026 Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate July 18, 2026 Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs… ...
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year July 18, 2026 The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st… ...
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste July 15, 2026 Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City… ...Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park (July 14, 2026) Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will… ...
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens (July 13, 2026) A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further… ...
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft (July 9, 2026) Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on… ...
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka (July 6, 2026) Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard (July 6, 2026) Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington… ...
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation (July 5, 2026) Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the… ...
New World Tawa owners farewell community (July 4, 2026) New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost… ...
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award (July 3, 2026) Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business,… ...
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront (July 2, 2026) Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from… ...
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo (June 25, 2026) Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title (June 22, 2026) Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket… ...
Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway (June 20, 2026) One person has died and another has been critically injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Wellington. Police said the crash… ...
Crash blocking lane on SH2 at Haywards (June 19, 2026) Motorists travelling north on State Highway 2 should expect delays after a crash near the Haywards interchange. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the right… ...
Serious crash on SH1 north of Wellington (June 19, 2026) Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash was reported about 4.40pm in the southbound… ...
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback (June 16, 2026) A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan (June 14, 2026) Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… ...
Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre (June 12, 2026) Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming… ...
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance (June 9, 2026) A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua… ...
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua (June 7, 2026) McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua (June 6, 2026) Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...