Porirua seniors trapped by time
Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during […]
Community
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses
The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36 […]
Grieving Well: Navigating Loss with Care and Compassion
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most personal. Whether it follows the loss of a loved one, a […]
Porirua Teen gives back after Cancer Journey
At just two years old, Porirua’s Aless Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour and given a slim chance of reaching her eighth birthday. Now […]
Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories
Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this […]
Porirua lights up for Matariki
Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June. […]
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park
A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship […]
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins
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 […]
Signs of Strain, Seeds of Strength: A Snapshot of Porirua Today
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker You know me. I don’t sugar-coat things. The latest reports on Porirua’s economy and onour tamariki and rangatahi […]
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs
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 […]