Phoenix fire in Porirua, leap to second on table January 27, 2026 Wellington Phoenix have rocketed from ninth to second on the Ninja A-League ladder after a clinical 3-1 win over Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium… ...
Porirua United win record kirikiti tournament January 25, 2026 Porirua United Kirikiti Club has won the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti tournament, claiming the title at a landmark event celebrating Pasifika women’s sport. The… ...
Porirua hosts Waitangi Weekend National 7’s January 25, 2026 Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club will host the National Club 7s tournament at Ngāti Toa Domain in Plimmerton on Waitangi Weekend, Saturday, February 7, bringing teams… ...
Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrates 100 years January 25, 2026 One of Porirua’s longest-running sports clubs has marked a significant milestone, with the Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrating 100 years since it was founded in… ...
Phoenix women play Adelaide United in Porirua January 20, 2026 The Wellington Phoenix women will face Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium on Sunday, January 25, bringing professional women’s football and a full afternoon of… ...
Porirua United to Compete in First Women’s Kirikiti Tournament January 16, 2026 Porirua United Kirikiti Club will be part of a historic sporting event next Monday when the Hutt Valley hosts its first-ever women’s-only kirikiti tournament. Porirua… ... Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrates 100 years January 25, 2026 One of Porirua’s longest-running sports clubs has marked a significant milestone, with the Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrating 100 years since it was founded in… ... Phoenix women play Adelaide United in Porirua January 20, 2026 The Wellington Phoenix women will face Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium on Sunday, January 25, bringing professional women’s football and a full afternoon of… ... Porirua United to Compete in First Women’s Kirikiti Tournament January 16, 2026 Porirua United Kirikiti Club will be part of a historic sporting event next Monday when the Hutt Valley hosts its first-ever women’s-only kirikiti tournament. Porirua… ...
TOA Waka Ama teams excel at Nationals January 14, 2026 TOA Waka Ama teams are delivering strong performances at the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, as the sport hosts its largest national championships to date.… ...
Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer January 14, 2026 Porirua-born athlete Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college American football for the Washington State Cougars, following an unusual journey that has taken… ...
New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors January 14, 2026 Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching… ...
Z Manu World Champs call on Porirua Manu Specialists January 13, 2026 Porirua manu specialists are being called up as the Z Manu World Champs bring a Wellington Super Qualifier to the region later this month. The… ...
Free Bodybalance classes move outdoors at Aotea January 7, 2026 Free outdoor Bodybalance classes will be held at Aotea Lagoon this summer, with Arena Fitness taking its regular Sunday sessions outside. The 45-minute classes will… ...
Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet January 4, 2026 Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives December 20, 2025 More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
Savea Sweeps Top National Rugby Honours December 13, 2025 Ardie Savea capped a milestone season by winning three major titles at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, recognised as Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of… ...
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua December 9, 2025 The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested… ...
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday December 1, 2025 Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final… ...
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens December 1, 2025 Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the… ...
Whitby Bowling Club Marks 50 Years with Joyful Jubilee Weekend November 26, 2025 Whitby Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee over the weekend with a series of well-attended events that honoured five decades of sport, community, and camaraderie… ...
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions November 10, 2025 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 November 10, 2025 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… ...
Porirua fans rally as Toa Samoa vs Kiwis in Pacific Cup Finals November 9, 2025 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… ...
Porirua Phoenix fans treated to double header this Saturday November 7, 2025 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… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England October 29, 2025 Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
North City Cricket Club celebrates 30 years October 21, 2025 North City Cricket Club is marking its 30th anniversary this summer with a packed 2025/26 season and a strong sense of momentum both on and… ...Z Manu World Champs call on Porirua Manu Specialists (January 13, 2026) Porirua manu specialists are being called up as the Z Manu World Champs bring a Wellington Super Qualifier to the region later this month. The… ...
Free Bodybalance classes move outdoors at Aotea (January 7, 2026) Free outdoor Bodybalance classes will be held at Aotea Lagoon this summer, with Arena Fitness taking its regular Sunday sessions outside. The 45-minute classes will… ...
Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet (January 4, 2026) Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives (December 20, 2025) More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
Savea Sweeps Top National Rugby Honours (December 13, 2025) Ardie Savea capped a milestone season by winning three major titles at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, recognised as Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of… ...
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua (December 9, 2025) The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested… ...
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday (December 1, 2025) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final… ...
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens (December 1, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the… ...
Whitby Bowling Club Marks 50 Years with Joyful Jubilee Weekend (November 26, 2025) Whitby Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee over the weekend with a series of well-attended events that honoured five decades of sport, community, and camaraderie… ...
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions (November 10, 2025) 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 (November 10, 2025) 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… ...
Porirua fans rally as Toa Samoa vs Kiwis in Pacific Cup Finals (November 9, 2025) 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… ...
Porirua Phoenix fans treated to double header this Saturday (November 7, 2025) 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… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
North City Cricket Club celebrates 30 years (October 21, 2025) North City Cricket Club is marking its 30th anniversary this summer with a packed 2025/26 season and a strong sense of momentum both on and… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua’s Denys Latham honoured with Lifetime Award (October 15, 2025) Denys Latham has been recognised with the Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) Lifetime Contribution Award, celebrating a decades-long commitment to the sport he loves. The… ...
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… ...
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… ...