Sport

Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream August 25, 2025 Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the "Princess of Porirua," has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking… ...
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun August 20, 2025 Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
Aotea College U15 back-to-back Ross Findlay Cup titles in thrilling final August 17, 2025 Aotea College’s Under-15 rugby team has done it again, defending their Ross Findlay Cup title in dramatic fashion with a 34–33 victory over Kapiti College.… ...
Lions off to slow start in NPC opener August 3, 2025 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… ...
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking August 3, 2025 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 August 2, 2025 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… ...
Lions off to slow start in NPC opener August 3, 2025 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… ...
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking August 3, 2025 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 August 2, 2025 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… ...
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan holding a green glass award, standing between two supporters at the Stars Awards Night in Karaka. Ask ChatGPT Porirua’s Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Sweeps Top Honours at 2025 Stars Awards July 30, 2025 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… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards July 28, 2025 Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
Porirua’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader July 26, 2025 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… ...
Wellington Phoenix players celebrate a goal against Wrexham during a pre-season friendly at Sky Stadium. Wellington Phoenix Stun Wrexham July 24, 2025 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 Premier team celebrating their Tier 2 Division rugby league win with trophy and medals. Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions July 24, 2025 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… ...
Wellington Saints players and staff celebrating their NBL championship win on court at TSB Arena. Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions July 22, 2025 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… ...
Porirua Valkyrie women's rugby league team celebrating with the Aggy Memorial Cup Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash July 22, 2025 The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
Promotional poster showing Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC players ahead of their match at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham July 17, 2025 Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink… ...
Nick Marshall of the Wellington Saints rises for a layup against Tauranga Whai defenders during the 2025 Sal’s NBL semi-final at TSB Arena. Saints Storm Into Grand Final July 14, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their place in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final with a commanding 93–68 win over The Northern Group… ...
Cherneka Johnson raises her arms in victory after winning the undisputed bantamweight world title at Madison Square Garden. First Māori Undisputed World Boxing Champion July 13, 2025 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,… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua City Centre, July 2025. Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua July 11, 2025 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… ...
Kapi Mana U-14 Netball Team Crowned Champs July 2, 2025 The Kapi Mana U14 representative netball team has secured first place in the U14A Grade at the North Island Junior Championships, celebrating a major milestone… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Invited to ‘Have a Go’ June 29, 2025 Young people in Porirua are encouraged to get active and try something new at the upcoming Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ Day, taking place on… ...
Porirua honours Jerry Collins with 10-year tribute weekend June 10, 2025 This weekend’s Old Timers Day at Northern United Rugby Football Club marked ten years since the passing of All Black great Jerry Collins, bringing together… ...
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins June 5, 2025 This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… ...
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs June 5, 2025 Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… ...
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students May 28, 2025 Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… ...
Savea Brothers return to Wellington for Season Finale May 28, 2025 Sky Stadium will come alive this Saturday night as the Hurricanes face Moana Pasifika in their final Super Rugby Pacific round robin match, kicking off… ...
Wellington Phoenix Stun Wrexham (July 24, 2025) 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 (July 24, 2025) 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… ...
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 22, 2025) 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… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 17, 2025) Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink… ...
Saints Storm Into Grand Final (July 14, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their place in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final with a commanding 93–68 win over The Northern Group… ...
First Māori Undisputed World Boxing Champion (July 13, 2025) 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,… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua (July 11, 2025) 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… ...
Kapi Mana U-14 Netball Team Crowned Champs (July 2, 2025) The Kapi Mana U14 representative netball team has secured first place in the U14A Grade at the North Island Junior Championships, celebrating a major milestone… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Invited to ‘Have a Go’ (June 29, 2025) Young people in Porirua are encouraged to get active and try something new at the upcoming Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ Day, taking place on… ...
Porirua honours Jerry Collins with 10-year tribute weekend (June 10, 2025) This weekend’s Old Timers Day at Northern United Rugby Football Club marked ten years since the passing of All Black great Jerry Collins, bringing together… ...
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins (June 5, 2025) This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… ...
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs (June 5, 2025) Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… ...
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students (May 28, 2025) Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… ...
Savea Brothers return to Wellington for Season Finale (May 28, 2025) Sky Stadium will come alive this Saturday night as the Hurricanes face Moana Pasifika in their final Super Rugby Pacific round robin match, kicking off… ...
Aotea Basketball Team Reaches Premier Grade (May 28, 2025) The Aotea College Senior A boys basketball team has earned a coveted spot in the College Sport Wellington Premier Division, marking a significant milestone for… ...
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks (May 16, 2025) Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding… ...
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports (May 14, 2025) Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With… ...
Navajo Stirling continues Rise with UFC 315 Victory (May 11, 2025) Kiwi light heavyweight Navajo Stirling kept his perfect MMA record intact with a commanding win at UFC 315, defeating Croatian veteran Ivan Erslan by unanimous… ...
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness (May 9, 2025) Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy… ...