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Helmut Modlik, Chief Executive of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, speaks outdoors at a media event. He is wearing a dark coat and standing in front of grassy hills, with red RNZ microphones visible in the foreground.

Ngāti Toa Rangatira has bought back 53 hectares of land at Whitireia in Porirua October 18, 2025 RNZ - Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori news journalist [email protected] Ngāti Toa Rangatira have gathered near the peak of their sacred maunga, Whitireia, to celebrate its historic return… ...

Three framed portraits of Porirua Hall of Fame inductees. From left: a smiling man holding a large trophy, a woman in a yellow top with long hair looking thoughtfully to the side, and a male boxer in red gloves and black shorts with "New Zealand" printed on the front.

Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends October 18, 2025 Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ...

Three firefighters wearing “Dire Emergency” union shirts stand in front of a fire truck draped with an NZPFU banner, preparing for a strike to raise awareness about working conditions.

Porirua Firefighters to Strike over Safety and Staffing Concerns October 16, 2025 Porirua’s career firefighters will join colleagues across New Zealand in a one-hour strike this Friday, 17 October, from 12pm to 1pm, citing urgent concerns over… ...

A woman dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire performs a classical dance at North City Shopping Centre, surrounded by Diwali decorations and indoor plants.

Diwali celebration brings light, culture, and joy to North City Mall October 16, 2025 Hundreds gathered at North City Shopping Centre last Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in a vibrant community event hosted by the Porirua… ...

Four women dressed in rugby uniforms act out a scene in a clubroom setting, with one holding a rugby ball and others engaged in dramatic play, while a man in a referee shirt looks on from the background.

Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere October 15, 2025 Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...

Poster promoting the Buller Declaration online petition, highlighting that Aotearoa / New Zealand's health system is in crisis, with social media sharing icons.

Porirua backs Buller Declaration amid Health Crisis October 13, 2025 Porirua has officially joined a nationwide campaign calling for urgent action to address Aotearoa’s deepening health crisis. The Buller Declaration, initiated by Malcolm Mulholland of… ...

Two Porirua firefighters standing and smiling inside a white event tent, wearing “Dire Emergency – Fighting for Your Fire Service” union t-shirts. They are behind a table with fire safety pamphlets and promotional materials.

FENZ blocks Porirua Firefighters from Safety and Education work October 12, 2025 Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is being accused of jeopardising community safety in Porirua by preventing firefighters from delivering fire education and smoke alarm… ...

Graphic with bold white text reading “FINAL MESSAGE” over a background of a notebook, pen, and microphone, with an orange banner at the bottom that says “Local elections 2025.”

Porirua Decides: Candidates’ Final Messages to Voters October 10, 2025 As voting closes today at noon, Porirua News asked candidates for their final message to voters, in their own words. Here’s what they had to… ...

A woman and young child smiling together at a playground, encouraging Porirua residents to vote in the 2025 local elections under the message “Every vote helps shape our future.”

Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Māori Wards October 10, 2025 Do you support Māori wards, and why do you believe they are (or aren’t) an important component of Porirua City Council? Anita Baker - Mayoralty… ...

Illustrated cityscape with the words “Super City” above “Local elections 2025,” symbolising discussions about potential council amalgamation across the Wellington region.

Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation October 10, 2025 As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what… ...

Kids playing among colourful water fountains and splash buckets at Aotea Lagoon’s water play area in Porirua on a bright summer day.

Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding October 9, 2025 Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water,… ...

Porirua Deputy Electoral Officer Jack Marshall sitting beside a bright orange ballot drop box in a library, holding a voting envelope. Text on screen reads: “Now it's time to show how Porirua Proud you are by popping them in one of...”

Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots October 8, 2025 Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not… ...

Three people holding hands and walking toward a community event in a park, with election branding that reads “Local elections 2025” and “Are You Porirua Proud?” in the foreground. Banners for Pōti 2025 and Vote 2025 are also visible.

Porirua on Track to Break Voter Turnout Records October 8, 2025 Porirua is on pace to deliver its highest local election turnout in nearly a decade, with voting returns in the 2025 elections already outstripping previous… ...

Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library October 4, 2025 Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...

Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers October 4, 2025 We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps… ...

Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation (October 10, 2025) As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what… ...

Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding (October 9, 2025) Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water,… ...

Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots (October 8, 2025) Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not… ...

Porirua on Track to Break Voter Turnout Records (October 8, 2025) Porirua is on pace to deliver its highest local election turnout in nearly a decade, with voting returns in the 2025 elections already outstripping previous… ...

Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library (October 4, 2025) Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...

Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers (October 4, 2025) We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps… ...

Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays (October 4, 2025) Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau… ...

Firefighters plan one-hour strike amid stalled pay (October 3, 2025) Firefighters across Aotearoa are set to walk off the job for one hour on 17 October as tensions escalate between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters… ...

Coroner rules Titahi Bay diver drowned while freediving alone (October 3, 2025) A freediver who vanished from Titahi Bay almost two years ago likely drowned after a mishap while diving alone, a coroner has ruled. Jinting Guo,… ...

Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures (October 3, 2025) Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...

Porirua Council adopts new District Plan to balance growth and protection (October 2, 2025) Porirua City Council has formally adopted its new District Plan, marking a major step in shaping the city’s future development while safeguarding the environment. Chief… ...

All Star Wrestling returns to Porirua (October 2, 2025) Porirua will host one of the biggest wrestling events Wellington has seen in decades when All Star Wrestling: Porirua takes over Te Rauparaha Arena on… ...

Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua (October 2, 2025) A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...

Three Mana College students to represent New Zealand in handball (September 30, 2025) Three students from Mana College have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 IHF Trophy Oceania Youth and Junior Women’s Handball Championship in… ...

Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary (September 29, 2025) Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...

Game Day Porirua: Bring the Heat to the Ballot Box (September 29, 2025) Labour candidates Geoff Hayward and Josh Trlin are calling on Porirua residents to bring their team spirit to the ballot box this Saturday, aiming to… ...

Porirua City FC Celebrates Juniors Success at Prize Giving (September 29, 2025) Porirua City Football Club capped off a standout 2025 season with its 7th annual Junior Prize Giving, celebrating the growth of its youth programme and… ...

Porirua wakes to longer evenings as daylight saving begins (September 28, 2025) Porirua residents are waking up today having lost an hour’s sleep, as daylight saving officially began overnight, signalling the approach of summer. Clocks jumped forward… ...

Porirua community creates its own bank to beat loan sharks (September 24, 2025) Ellen O'Dwyer @elle_odwyer Ellen.O'[email protected] A Porirua community group said members are contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars and breaking free from a devastating cycle of debt… ...

Police seek help identifying dirt bike riders damaging Belmont Park, Porirua (September 24, 2025) Porirua Police are asking for public assistance to identify a group of five males riding dirt bikes illegally across Belmont Regional Park, causing damage and… ...