Three charged after Guns and Drugs seized in Porirua October 13, 2026 Two men and a youth have been charged after Police seized four firearms, ammunition and suspected drugs, including around $10,000 worth of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), following… ...
Pacific communities help shape Porirua council services October 13, 2026 Pacific communities are having a greater say in how Porirua City Council delivers everyday services, from the garden at the new Cannons Creek Library to… ...
Major retirement village takes shape overlooking Porirua Harbour October 10, 2026 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… ...
First donors roll up their sleeves at new Porirua centre October 6, 2026 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… ...
Porirua’s First Permanent Plasma Donor Centre to Open October 1, 2026 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 September 30, 2026 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… ...
Trash Palace celebrates 10 years of turning trash into treasure September 23, 2026 Trash Palace Porirua is marking a decade of keeping reusable goods out of landfill while supporting schools, charities and community organisations. The second-hand shop and… ...
Cannons Creek’s new Library prepares to open September 20, 2026 Cannons Creek’s new purpose-built library will open its doors on Monday 28 September, with a community celebration marking a new chapter for the suburb’s library… ...
Porirua Author Launches Books Toitū and Hīkoi at Pātaka September 18, 2026 Porirua author Pania Tahau-Hodges has launched two new picture books at Pātaka Art + Museum, turning a major moment in recent Māori history into a… ...
Porirua Celebrates Te Reo Towns as Māori Language Week Heads Into Final Weekend September 17, 2026 Porirua has filled the week with waiata, kapa haka, stories and activities as the city celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The week began… ...
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers September 10, 2026 Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre… ...
Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year September 8, 2026 A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the… ...
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground September 3, 2026 Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on… ...
Linden Market returns this Saturday September 1, 2026 Linden Market will be held at the Linden Community Centre this Saturday, 5 September, with a range of stalls, plants, crafts and family activities. The… ...
37 years serving Porirua: Library manager reflects on a changing city August 28, 2026 When Brian Anderson started working as a librarian in Porirua in October 1989, the city looked very different. Thirty-seven years later, the Porirua Libraries Manager… ...Porirua Celebrates Te Reo Towns as Māori Language Week Heads Into Final Weekend (September 17, 2026) Porirua has filled the week with waiata, kapa haka, stories and activities as the city celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The week began… ...
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers (September 10, 2026) Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre… ...
Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year (September 8, 2026) A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the… ...
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground (September 3, 2026) Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on… ...
Linden Market returns this Saturday (September 1, 2026) Linden Market will be held at the Linden Community Centre this Saturday, 5 September, with a range of stalls, plants, crafts and family activities. The… ...
37 years serving Porirua: Library manager reflects on a changing city (August 28, 2026) When Brian Anderson started working as a librarian in Porirua in October 1989, the city looked very different. Thirty-seven years later, the Porirua Libraries Manager… ...
Porirua mental health provider warns child poverty crisis will scar a generation (August 27, 2026) A Porirua mental health provider says New Zealand’s worsening child poverty figures should be treated as a mental health warning, not simply an economic statistic.… ...
Mercury backs Porirua Whānau Centre with $20,000 community grant (August 26, 2026) A $20,000 community grant from Mercury will help Porirua Whānau Centre provide direct support to whānau facing hardship across Cannons Creek and the wider Wellington… ...
Major Porirua infrastructure updates: Harbour, dunes and reservoir projects move forward (August 25, 2026) Several major infrastructure and environmental projects are progressing across Porirua, with new work focused on the harbour, coastal resilience and drinking water storage. Porirua City… ...
Two Porirua burgers make Burger Wellington top five (August 25, 2026) Two Porirua eateries have made the final five in Burger Wellington 2026, giving the city two chances to take out the region’s top burger title.… ...
Aotea College netball teams sweep Kapi-Mana podium (August 24, 2026) Aotea College has celebrated a strong finish to the Kapi-Mana netball season, with its teams taking first, second and third place in the Championship Division… ...
Mana College girls win Wellington basketball title (August 24, 2026) Mana College’s senior girls basketball team has won the Wellington Premier Girls championship, claiming the title for the first time since 2008. Mana College said… ...
Te Pāti Māori brings election campaign to Porirua (August 23, 2026) Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has brought the party’s election campaign to Porirua, joining supporters at Waitangirua Markets and campaigning across the city. Ngarewa-Packer… ...
Tony review: Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer comes to the big screen (August 23, 2026) On now at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pauatahanui is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before he became… ...
Western Suburbs’ George Green earns New Zealand selection (August 22, 2026) 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… ...
Porirua public meeting to discuss future of health system (August 21, 2026) Porirua residents are being invited to a free public meeting at Pātaka on Monday to discuss the state of New Zealand’s public health system and… ...
Porirua man charged after alleged Tawa rail copper theft (August 20, 2026) A 54-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal copper cable from the rail corridor at Takapu Road Station in Tawa, damaging the… ...
Porirua students invited to Victoria University Open Day (August 19, 2026) Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August.… ...
Porirua Pāua Poacher placed on home detention (August 17, 2026) A fisher poached 1,869 pāua near Titahi Bay intended for sale. He also illegally used scuba gear to harvest the shellfish. The man has been… ...
Tributes flow for former Porirua city councillor Tracy Johnson (August 16, 2026) Former Porirua City Councillor Tracy Johnson has died peacefully, surrounded by her whānau, prompting tributes to a woman who made a significant contribution to the… ...