Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams December 28, 2025 Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used… ...
Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas December 27, 2025 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between… ...
Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column December 24, 2025 By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share… ...
Porirua City Brass backs young musicians December 24, 2025 Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of… ...
Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon December 21, 2025 Porirua is set to lose a much-loved Pasifika-inspired cafe, with Pepe’s Cafe announcing it will close after it's last day, Sunday 21 December, following challenging… ...
Porirua doctor builds following inspiring future surgeons December 21, 2025 A Porirua-raised Māori-Pasifika doctor is using social media to inspire young people to see a future for themselves in medicine and surgery. Dr Kyla Matenga,… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives December 20, 2025 More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection December 17, 2025 Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and… ...
Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City December 17, 2025 Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall… ...
Drug tests start on Porirua roads this week December 16, 2025 Drivers in Porirua will begin seeing roadside drug testing from Monday as Police roll out a new enforcement tool aimed at drug-impaired driving. The testing… ...
Porirua Hospital Chapel marks 60 years of service December 16, 2025 The Porirua Hospital Chapel has marked 60 years as a place of reflection, care and connection for patients, staff and families on the hospital grounds.… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef serves festive cheer at Over 70s luncheon December 14, 2025 Porirua’s senior community came together at Te Rauparaha Arena for a heart-warming Over 70s Christmas Luncheon, with 180 guests treated to delicious food, music and… ...
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki December 11, 2025 Current Otaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast… ...
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer December 9, 2025 With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua December 9, 2025 The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested… ...Drug tests start on Porirua roads this week (December 16, 2025) Drivers in Porirua will begin seeing roadside drug testing from Monday as Police roll out a new enforcement tool aimed at drug-impaired driving. The testing… ...
Porirua Hospital Chapel marks 60 years of service (December 16, 2025) The Porirua Hospital Chapel has marked 60 years as a place of reflection, care and connection for patients, staff and families on the hospital grounds.… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef serves festive cheer at Over 70s luncheon (December 14, 2025) Porirua’s senior community came together at Te Rauparaha Arena for a heart-warming Over 70s Christmas Luncheon, with 180 guests treated to delicious food, music and… ...
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki (December 11, 2025) Current Otaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast… ...
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer (December 9, 2025) With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua (December 9, 2025) The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested… ...
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support (December 9, 2025) With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during… ...
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua (December 9, 2025) Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our… ...
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua (December 8, 2025) More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity… ...
Viaduct Spectacular Train Set to Roll Through Porirua This Summer (December 6, 2025) An iconic train journey is returning to the rails this January, with Porirua residents invited to board a vintage adventure across some of the most… ...
Porirua Firefighters Join Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Staffing (December 5, 2025) Porirua firefighters are taking part in a nationwide strike today, joining approximately 2,000 members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) who walked off… ...
Porirua farewells Dawn ‘Mrs Mac’ McCormick, beloved community matriarch (December 4, 2025) Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, passed away peacefully at her home on 27 November 2025, aged 100. Dawn’s life… ...
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday (December 1, 2025) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final… ...
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens (December 1, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the… ...
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka (November 28, 2025) Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025… ...
Final Funds from Derek Wootton Trust Support Porirua Youth (November 27, 2025) The Derek Wootton Memorial Trust has made its final act of generosity by donating its remaining funds to a cause close to its mission. Established… ...
Wellington Police Justified in Taser Use (November 27, 2025) Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), which cleared three officers who deployed tasers during a violent incident in Wellington… ...
Whitby Bowling Club Marks 50 Years with Joyful Jubilee Weekend (November 26, 2025) Whitby Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee over the weekend with a series of well-attended events that honoured five decades of sport, community, and camaraderie… ...
New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term (November 25, 2025) Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026 (November 24, 2025) Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political… ...