Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs
Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be […]
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Police treat Titahi Bay fire as suspicious
A Titahi Bay house fire previously reported as spreading quickly in high winds is being treated as suspicious, Police have confirmed. The blaze destroyed a […]
Extra trains for All Blacks match as Porirua passengers told to plan ahead
Porirua rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected […]
Geoff Hayward: Annual Plan gives Porirua breathing room
Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward Zero per cent rates increases. Balanced budgets. Riparian planting. Council business can be really hard to interpret if […]
Porirua community initiatives recognised at 2026 Gold Awards
Porirua organisations and community initiatives were among those recognised at the 2026 Gold Awards, which celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across the Greater Wellington region. […]
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka
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
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
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
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 […]
Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback
Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only […]