First Māori Undisputed World Boxing Champion
Tauranga-born boxer Cherneka Johnson has made sporting history, becoming the first Māori and New Zealand-born athlete to claim an undisputed world boxing title. Johnson, 30, […]
Regional News
Porirua Celebrates Kiribati Language Week
Porirua came together this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony and cultural festivities that highlighted the richness of the Kiribati […]
Community Joins Forces to Plant 1,100 Native Plants
More than 70 volunteers gathered at Motukaraka Point, Pauatahanui Inlet, on Sunday morning for the first planting day of a major environmental project led by […]
Calls for Community Voices in Porirua Election 2025
Nominations are now open for Porirua’s upcoming local elections, giving residents a chance to step forward and help shape the city’s future. The election will […]
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua
Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a […]
Welcome to Our Newest Porirua News Business Directory Members
We’re excited to welcome 24 fantastic local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory — each one adding to the energy and character that makes […]
Why I’m Standing Again
Porirua is my home. I grew up here, went to school here, and raised my family here. I didn’t plan on becoming Mayor, but when […]
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls
Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun […]
Red Flags for $170m School Lunch Contract
Ministry of Education officials warned against awarding a $170 million school lunch contract to a group of providers with troubling track records just weeks before […]
Will Govt impose a new Levy on suffering Health NZ empire?
Commissioner Dr Lester Levy still seems to believe he will be reappointed board chair – but that’s because he thinks it should happen. His plans […]