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Graphic promoting Pacific Health Day 2026 at Pātaka in Porirua, featuring the Pātaka building alongside event branding and the tagline “Celebrating wellbeing, culture and our community”.

Porirua hosts national Pacific health event

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Pacific doctors, medical students and health leaders will gather in Porirua on Saturday for the annual Pacific Health Day hosted by the Royal New Zealand […]

Close-up photograph of a noble false widow spider with long orange-brown legs and a patterned cream and brown abdomen against a pale background.

Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science […]

A Police drone hovers in the air during an operation in Porirua.

Porirua Police drone catches suspect on church roof

May 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight is facing a string of charges after Police tracked him to the roof of […]

Mike and Anthony Butler standing in workshop uniforms at City Centre Motors in Porirua ahead of the business’s 50th anniversary.

City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua

May 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

When Keith Butler opened City Centre Motors on April 27, 1976, Porirua roads were filled with chrome, carburettors and classic cars. His vision was simple: […]

Water flows from a household tap into a glass held over a kitchen sink.

Porirua voices missing from water survey

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water […]

A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]

A vehicle drives around a large roundabout beside Transmission Gully motorway, with multiple highway lanes and rocky hillsides visible in the background.

Porirua roadworks, motorway closures this week

May 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Night-time lane closures and off-ramp shutdowns are planned across Porirua and northern Wellington this week as maintenance and project work continues on key state highways. […]

Crowds of secondary school students and jobseekers fill Te Rauparaha Arena during the Porirua Careers Expo, visiting exhibitor stalls and speaking with employers and training providers.

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua

May 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with […]

Wellington Phoenix Women players celebrate on the field at Porirua Park after their historic A-League Women semi-final victory on Mother’s Day, surrounded by pink heart and floral artwork overlays.

Phoenix Make History on Mother’s Day

May 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix women are one win away from premiership glory after making history with a dramatic 2-0 extra-time win over Brisbane Roar at Porirua […]

Wellington Phoenix fans fill the grandstand at Porirua Park during an A-League Women match, waving yellow-and-black flags and banners ahead of the club’s semi-final showdown with Brisbane Roar.

Phoenix tickets selling fast for Porirua semi-final

May 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix are urging fans to secure tickets early for Sunday’s A-League Women semi-final at Porirua Park, with several seating allocations already exhausted ahead of […]