Sport – Porirua News

Women from Porirua United Kirikiti Club pose with bats, alongside action images of players batting and bowling, promoting a women’s kirikiti tournament.

Porirua United to Compete in First Women’s Kirikiti Tournament

January 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua United Kirikiti Club will be part of a historic sporting event next Monday when the Hutt Valley hosts its first-ever women’s-only kirikiti tournament. Porirua […]

A group of young TOA Waka Ama paddlers wearing red team shirts stand together on a podium holding medals, with water visible behind them.

TOA Waka Ama teams excel at Nationals

January 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

TOA Waka Ama teams are delivering strong performances at the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, as the sport hosts its largest national championships to date. […]

Nathaniel Salmon wears a white American football jersey with number 40 during a training session, walking on a field with other players blurred in the background.

Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer

January 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua-born athlete Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college American football for the Washington State Cougars, following an unusual journey that has taken […]

A group of older adults seated in chairs raise one arm during a gentle exercise class in a community hall.

New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors

January 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching […]

Zerenity Mill-Simpson, 2025 Z Manu World Champs female youth champion, mid-jump during a manu competition.

Z Manu World Champs call on Porirua Manu Specialists

January 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua manu specialists are being called up as the Z Manu World Champs bring a Wellington Super Qualifier to the region later this month. The […]

People take part in an outdoor Bodybalance class, with Aotea Lagoon parkland visible alongside a promotional image for Les Mills Bodybalance.

Free Bodybalance classes move outdoors at Aotea

January 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Free outdoor Bodybalance classes will be held at Aotea Lagoon this summer, with Arena Fitness taking its regular Sunday sessions outside. The 45-minute classes will […]

A Titahi Bay junior athlete runs on the track at Newtown Park Stadium, with spectators watching from behind the fence during a junior athletics meet.

Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet

January 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing […]

A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action.

Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives

December 20, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]

Ardie Savea holding a trophy at the New Zealand Rugby Awards ceremony.

Savea Sweeps Top National Rugby Honours

December 13, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Ardie Savea capped a milestone season by winning three major titles at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, recognised as Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of […]

Basketball player from the Queens shoots over two Whai defenders during the Tauihi semi-final, with the final score showing Queens 76, Whai 82.

Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua

December 9, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested […]