Western Suburbs’ George Green earns New Zealand selection
Western Suburbs footballer George Green has been selected to represent New Zealand at next month’s OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. Green is the sole […]
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Tawa Ducks win Shield final over Poneke
The Tawa Rugby Football Club Under-85kg Ducks won the 2026 Paul Potiki Memorial Shield final, defeating the Pōneke Football Club 19–12 at Kilbirnie Park to […]
ParePlim Softball gets grant for upgrades
Paremata Plimmerton Softball Club has received an $18,810 grant for new uniforms, bases and equipment upgrades for its junior and senior players. The New Zealand […]
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 […]
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 […]
Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson
Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a […]
Jerry Collins’ daughter Honey Kerslake signs with English Premiership club
The daughter of Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has signed her first senior contract with English women’s rugby club Exeter Chiefs. Honey Kerslake, 18, has […]
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 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 […]
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 […]