Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week
Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The […]
Regional News
Porirua’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader
Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer born in Wellington and raised just north of Porirua, has made history as the first New Zealander to join the […]
Thousands of Porirua households without power
About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut […]
Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident
Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in […]
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards
Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution […]
Wellington Phoenix Stun Wrexham
A youthful Wellington Phoenix side delivered a major upset on Saturday night, defeating Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of more than 25,000 fans at Sky […]
Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions
The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone […]
Porirua poacher jailed after taking over 600 pāua
A Porirua man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for illegally taking 619 pāua, more than 60 times the legal […]
Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue
Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension […]
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions
The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred […]