Lions off to slow start in NPC opener
Canterbury launched their 2025 National Provincial Championship (NPC) campaign in dominant fashion, defeating defending champions Wellington 33-15 at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua on Saturday […]
Regional News
Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed
Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters […]
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking
The Porirua Vikings Valkyrie Women’s Team clinched their fifth consecutive grand final title over the weekend, marking a historic milestone for the club and community. […]
Season opener at Porirua Park today
Rugby fans are in for a treat this Saturday as the Wellington Lions take on Canterbury in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC at Porirua Park, kicking […]
Better by the Dozen – 12 new star businesses join Porirua News Business Directory
We’re excited to welcome a fresh wave of trusted local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory. From car servicing to property management, construction to […]
Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua
Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art […]
Remembering a Jazz Great
‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ – Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting […]
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia
Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. […]
Tsunami Currents Warning Issued for Greater Wellington Coast
Coastal communities across the Greater Wellington Region have been urged to stay out of the water following an 8.7-magnitude earthquake near Russia earlier today. While […]
Porirua’s Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Sweeps Top Honours at 2025 Stars Awards
Porirua’s own Mila Reuelu-Buchanan stole the spotlight at the Go Media Stars 2025 awards evening, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka, sweeping the […]