Major retirement village takes shape overlooking Porirua Harbour
Construction is underway on a major retirement village overlooking Porirua Harbour in Whitby, with around 150 homes and an aged-care facility planned for the 10.7-hectare […]
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Porirua’s Whittaker’s Bake Off serves up 20 chocolate creations
Porirua’s Whittaker’s Bake Off is underway, with 20 chocolate creations competing for votes from local residents until Sunday 18 October. The competition is part of […]
WELLfed celebrates 10 years of helping Porirua families
Porirua community organisation WELLfed is celebrating 10 years of providing free cooking classes, with more than 1,000 learners taking part since it began in 2016. […]
Porirua speeding campaign follows 176 crashes in five years
Police enforcement, advertising and road safety education will target speeding in Porirua during October and November, following 176 speed-related crashes in the region over the […]
First donors roll up their sleeves at new Porirua centre
Porirua’s new permanent blood and plasma donor centre has welcomed its first donors after officially opening on Monday. The NZ Blood Service facility opened with […]
Queens fall to Pouākai in tough night at Te Rauparaha Arena
Tokomanawa Queens are still searching for their first win of the Tauihi season after Mainland Pouākai powered to a 114-77 victory at Te Rauparaha Arena […]
Queens chase first win as Pouākai visit Porirua
Tokomanawa Queens are back at Te Rauparaha Arena tonight, hosting Mainland Pouākai as they chase their first win of the 2026 Tauihi season. The Tauihi […]
Porirua College receives $300,000 construction grant
Porirua College has received $300,000 towards construction costs in the latest round of New Zealand Community Trust funding. The grant was the largest of eight […]
Porirua’s First Permanent Plasma Donor Centre to Open
Porirua residents will be able to donate plasma in their own city for the first time when a new permanent Blood and Plasma Donor Centre […]
Second stand could transform Jerry Collins Stadium into major regional venue
Jerry Collins Stadium could become a 12,000-capacity sporting venue under an early proposal for a second grandstand in Porirua. A new 6,000-seat stand opposite the […]