Court orders recount in Porirua Māori Ward
A recount of votes in Porirua City Council’s Māori Ward will take place following a District Court decision issued today. The recount was granted after […]
Regional News
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions
Aotea College’s Under 15 Girls Sevens team has claimed the 2025 College Sport Wellington (CSW) Rugby Sevens title, defeating Wellington Girls’ College 24–22 in a […]
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members
Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find […]
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru
Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into […]
Pedestrian seriously injured in Johnsonville crash
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in central Johnsonville this afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a car outside the local library. The […]
Porirua fans rally as Toa Samoa vs Kiwis in Pacific Cup Finals
Porirua is bracing for a massive Sunday as Toa Samoa and the New Zealand Kiwis gear up for the Pacific Championships finals in Sydney, with […]
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua
Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see, […]
Porirua Phoenix fans treated to double header this Saturday
Porirua Phoenix fans can look forward to a full day of football action and easy travel, with Metlink boosting public transport options for this Saturday’s […]
Melbourne Cup returns, Porirua Club celebrates Kiwi legend
Porirua will again hear the thunder of hooves and the thrill of the turf this Tuesday, as the Melbourne Cup brings its high-stakes drama to […]
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape
Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana […]