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Aerial view of Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour, showing Porirua, Paremata and surrounding hills.

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 Burger Wellington finalists shown side by side. What’s the Buzz? is a stacked burger with a beef patty, melted cheese and crispy toppings. The Street Whisper features a fried chicken filling, pickled red onion and crispy noodles, served with fries and dipping sauce.

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 players in navy uniforms pose together for a team photo.

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 senior girls basketball team celebrating their College Sport Wellington Premier Girls championship win, with players holding the trophy and wearing medals.

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 co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer with a supporter at Waitangirua Markets in Porirua.

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 footballer George Green pictured in a club graphic celebrating his selection for the New Zealand Under-20 squad.

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… ...

Group of Health of Our Nation speakers and organisers gathered together at a public health event.

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… ...

Exterior of Porirua District Court, showing the main entrance and wide front steps.

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… ...

Three Victoria University of Wellington students celebrate amid falling confetti in a promotional image for Future Students and Open Day.

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.… ...

Pāua piled in a container. A fisher was caught with 1,869 pāua taken illegally near Titahi Bay, Porirua.

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… ...

Former Porirua City Councillor Tracy Johnson smiling for a portrait.

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… ...

Tawa Ducks win Shield final over Poneke August 13, 2026 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… ...

Porirua Library – kids’ cards August 13, 2026 Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children's Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD's, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young… ...

Cold houses and empty cupboards are a mental health issue, says Porirua provider August 13, 2026 Te Waka Whaiora says new child poverty figures showing 170,000 children in hardship should be read as a mental health warning, not just an income… ...

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… ...

Tawa Ducks win Shield final over Poneke (August 13, 2026) 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… ...

Porirua Library – kids’ cards (August 13, 2026) Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children's Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD's, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young… ...

Cold houses and empty cupboards are a mental health issue, says Porirua provider (August 13, 2026) Te Waka Whaiora says new child poverty figures showing 170,000 children in hardship should be read as a mental health warning, not just an income… ...

Porirua votes for super city amalgamation (August 12, 2026) On Sunday 9 August, Porirua City, Hutt City, Wellington City and South Wairarapa District Councils submitted a joint proposal to central government under the Head… ...

Welcome to Porirua: 70 new citizens from 21 nations sworn in (August 11, 2026) Porirua welcomed 70 new citizens to the city at a citizenship ceremony on Monday night, representing 53 families and 21 different nationalities. The new citizens… ...

$6000 grants available for Porirua youth projects (August 11, 2026) Applications for Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund tier two grants open on Monday, 17 August. The fund supports projects and initiatives designed to make… ...

Porirua harbour-view home up for House of the Year (August 7, 2026) A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition.… ...

North Wellington man Jailed over Meth and Guns (August 6, 2026) A North Wellington man has been jailed for 11 years and 11 months for commercial methamphetamine dealing, money laundering and firearms offending. David Leo Kluger,… ...

Porirua serves up 19 burgers for August (August 5, 2026) Nineteen Porirua eateries are serving special burgers this month as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate. The annual food festival runs until August 31,… ...

Free business course opens in Porirua (August 3, 2026) A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to… ...

ParePlim Softball gets grant for upgrades (August 2, 2026) 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… ...

Porirua roadworks planned for 1 to 7 August (August 1, 2026) Porirua motorists should expect lane closures and traffic controls across the state highway network from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August. Night-time lane closures are… ...

Saints win Porirua eliminator to reach semi-finals (July 31, 2026) 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… ...

Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike (July 31, 2026) Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be… ...

Regional News: New Wellington Blood Bank supports Porirua patients (July 30, 2026) A new purpose-built blood bank has opened at Wellington Regional Hospital, strengthening specialist testing and blood supply services for patients across the Greater Wellington region,… ...

Pasifika writer Kasi Valu secures 2026 residency (July 29, 2026) Pasifika writer and performer Kasi Valu has been named the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will use the three-month residency at Victoria… ...

Postgate School rangatahi take their place at Parliament (July 29, 2026) Postgate School students swapped their Porirua classrooms for Parliament this week during a visit hosted by Te Tai Hauāuru MP Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. The school was… ...