Missing Porirua Teen Found Safe and Well September 8, 2025 Kenzie, the 13-year-old reported missing after last being seen in Porirua on Tuesday, 2 September, has been found safe and well, Police confirmed today. Concerns… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy September 5, 2025 Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future September 5, 2025 Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on… ...
Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua September 4, 2025 Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on… ...
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support September 4, 2025 Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New… ...
Welcome to Our Newest Business Directory Members! September 1, 2025 List your business now, email: [email protected] Porirua News is proud to keep growing our Business Directory — a place where locals can easily find trusted… ...
Five Wellington councils submit joint plan for new regional water entity August 29, 2025 Porirua City Council has joined four other Wellington metropolitan councils in submitting a joint plan to form a new water services organisation, aiming to improve… ...
Police search for missing 14-year-old Emily in Porirua August 28, 2025 Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emily, a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua. Emily was last seen around 9:00pm on… ...
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity August 28, 2025 Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city's diverse communities. The… ...
Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week August 25, 2025 Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from… ...
Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream August 25, 2025 Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the "Princess of Porirua," has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking… ...
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale August 25, 2025 Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… ...
Police seek help to find missing teen in Porirua August 22, 2025 Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Revade, who has been reported missing in the Porirua area. Revade was last seen… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua August 22, 2025 A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge August 21, 2025 Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… ...Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week (August 25, 2025) Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from… ...
Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the "Princess of Porirua," has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking… ...
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… ...
Police seek help to find missing teen in Porirua (August 22, 2025) Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Revade, who has been reported missing in the Porirua area. Revade was last seen… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua (August 22, 2025) A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge (August 21, 2025) Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… ...
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun (August 20, 2025) Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands (August 19, 2025) More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22… ...
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families (August 19, 2025) For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with… ...
Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration (August 18, 2025) Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event… ...
Kathleen Filo Calls for Return to Village Planning Following Pump Track Success (August 18, 2025) Mayoral candidate Kathleen Filo says the success of the new Porirua Pump Track highlights the power of community-led development, and she's calling for the revival… ...
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua (August 18, 2025) Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on… ...
Aotea College U15 back-to-back Ross Findlay Cup titles in thrilling final (August 17, 2025) Aotea College’s Under-15 rugby team has done it again, defending their Ross Findlay Cup title in dramatic fashion with a 34–33 victory over Kapiti College.… ...
Community lawyer Chris Ellis announces election run (August 17, 2025) After 16 years supporting local residents through legal challenges, Chris Ellis has announced his candidacy for Porirua City Council, standing for the Onepoto Ward in… ...
North City Mall evacuated after fire alarm triggered (August 14, 2025) Shoppers at North City Mall in Porirua were evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire alarm was accidentally activated during maintenance work. The incident occurred as… ...
Ngāti Toa and Greater Wellington partner on transport solution (August 14, 2025) Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a lease agreement on 13 August, paving the way for… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show (August 12, 2025) Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
Porirua rail users reminded: ‘Stay Off, Stay Safe’ (August 12, 2025) Trains run daily through Porirua’s busy rail network, and officials are urging residents to take extra care around the tracks as Rail Safety Week 2025… ...
Letters to the Editor – August (August 12, 2025) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if… ...
Residents Raise Alarm Over Porirua Council Rates Payment Policy (August 11, 2025) Porirua City Council is facing mounting criticism over claims it is pushing residents into direct debit rates payments and penalising those who refuse. Ratepayers say… ...