Sport

Titahi Bay School Wins $150K Grant for New Covered Court April 28, 2025 Titahi Bay School has secured a $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to construct a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) canopy over… ...

Moana Pasifika Boost Finals Hopes with Strong Win Over Drua April 27, 2025 Moana Pasifika have stayed firmly in the Super Rugby Pacific finals race after a convincing 34-15 victory over the Fijian Drua at home on Saturday.… ...

Hurricanes First Kiwi Team to Win in Australia in 2025 April 27, 2025 The Hurricanes have climbed into the top six of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after an impressive 35-29 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra… ...

Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals April 21, 2025 Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in… ...

Metcalf kicks stunner, as Warriors Win in Extra-time Thriller April 19, 2025 The New Zealand Warriors triumphed in a extra-time 20–18 golden point victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium this Saturday. Luke Metcalf nailed… ...

Crusaders Hold Off Late Hurricanes Surge in Nail-Biter April 11, 2025 The Crusaders survived a late Hurricanes comeback to claim a hard-fought 31-24 win in their Super Rugby clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday… ...

Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth (April 3, 2025) Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki… ...

Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years (April 3, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...

Mana College Secures Double Silver at National Volleyball Championships (March 31, 2025) Mana College is celebrating a double success after both its senior volleyball teams secured silver in their divisions at the 2025 New Zealand Secondary School… ...

New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team (March 31, 2025) Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community… ...

Hurricanes face must-win clash against in-form Waratahs (March 28, 2025) Kick-off: 7:05pm, Friday 28 March – Sky Stadium, Wellington The Hurricanes return to Sky Stadium tonight under pressure to reignite their Super Rugby Pacific campaign,… ...

Becs Liua’ana Makes History as WRFU’s First Pasifika President (March 27, 2025) Rebecca ‘Becs’ Liua’ana made history last night, becoming the first woman and first Pacific Islander to be appointed President of the Wellington Rugby Football Union… ...

All Whites book FIFA World Cup 2026 spot with commanding win at Eden Park (March 27, 2025) The All Whites are headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over New Caledonia at Eden Park, sealing their place… ...

Wood’s hat-trick helps All Whites to brink of World Cup qualification (March 22, 2025) Football minnows New Caledonia are one win away from a fairytale FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating Tahiti 3-0 in a crunch qualifier in Wellington.… ...

Porirua Jobs: Sports Coordinator – Aotea College (March 19, 2025) Full-Time, Term-Time Only | Permanent Position Aotea College is seeking a Sports Coordinator to join our growing and successful sports department. This is a 40-hour-per-week… ...

Win a Double Pass to the Wellington Saints Season Opener (March 13, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints take on the Taranaki Airs this Sunday, 16th March, at TSB Arena, and you could be there for free. To… ...

Norths Take on Tawa in Pre-Season Clash (March 13, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club kicks off its pre-season campaign with a highly anticipated match against Tawa RFC this Saturday 15 March, 11:00 AM at… ...

Family Day Out as Phoenix secure Win at Porirua Park (March 10, 2025) The Wellington Phoenix women have reignited their A-League playoff hopes with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park. Late goals… ...

Sister City Cup Kicks Off at Porirua Park (March 7, 2025) Porirua Park is set to host the highly anticipated sixth Sister City Cup this Sunday, as Wellington Phoenix takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in a… ...

Tawa’s Amelia Kerr Named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year (March 6, 2025) Tawa’s own Amelia Kerr has made history, becoming the first New Zealander—male or female—to be crowned the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year. The 24-year-old… ...

Tawa College Girls’ Cricket Team Crowned National Champions (March 5, 2025) Tawa College's girls' cricket team made history in Christchurch, securing the title of New Zealand Secondary Schools Cricket Champions. The squad dominated the competition, winning… ...

Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure (March 5, 2025) One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s… ...

Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa (March 5, 2025) Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall,… ...

Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track (March 4, 2025) A new bike 'pump' track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all… ...

Porirua Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspiring Speaker (March 3, 2025) Porirua City Council and the Porirua Chamber of Commerce are set to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special event featuring Fran Scholey, Chief Executive… ...

Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 28, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game at Sky Stadium (Wellington) Saturday March… ...