Saints win Porirua eliminator to reach semi-finals
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 […]
Events
Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike
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
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, […]
Postgate School rangatahi take their place at Parliament
Postgate School students swapped their Porirua classrooms for Parliament this week during a visit hosted by Te Tai Hauāuru MP Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. The school was […]
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back
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 […]
Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event
Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on […]
Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together
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 […]
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday
The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt […]
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards
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
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 […]