Recount confirms Kylie Wihapi elected to Māori ward
A judicial recount of votes for the Porirua City Council’s Māori ward has confirmed Kylie Wihapi as the successful candidate, securing her position on the […]
Articles by Tim Wilson
Police respond to incident on Willis Street, Wellington
Emergency services closed part of central Wellington this afternoon after police were called to an incident on Willis Street around 3.30pm. The affected stretch, between […]
Court orders recount in Porirua Māori Ward
A recount of votes in Porirua City Council’s Māori Ward will take place following a District Court decision issued today. The recount was granted after […]
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions
Aotea College’s Under 15 Girls Sevens team has claimed the 2025 College Sport Wellington (CSW) Rugby Sevens title, defeating Wellington Girls’ College 24–22 in a […]
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members
Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find […]
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru
Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into […]
Pedestrian seriously injured in Johnsonville crash
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in central Johnsonville this afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a car outside the local library. The […]
Porirua fans rally as Toa Samoa vs Kiwis in Pacific Cup Finals
Porirua is bracing for a massive Sunday as Toa Samoa and the New Zealand Kiwis gear up for the Pacific Championships finals in Sydney, with […]
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua
Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see, […]
Porirua Phoenix fans treated to double header this Saturday
Porirua Phoenix fans can look forward to a full day of football action and easy travel, with Metlink boosting public transport options for this Saturday’s […]