Sport

Young Olé Football Academy players training on a football pitch in Porirua.

Porirua and Blacktown to strengthen 42-year friendship through football September 1, 2026 Porirua's long-standing relationship with its Australian sister city is entering a new chapter, with young footballers set to help strengthen ties between the two communities.… ...

Aotea College netball players in navy uniforms pose together for a team photo.

Aotea College netball teams sweep Kapi-Mana podium August 24, 2026 Aotea College has celebrated a strong finish to the Kapi-Mana netball season, with its teams taking first, second and third place in the Championship Division… ...

Mana College senior girls basketball team celebrating their College Sport Wellington Premier Girls championship win, with players holding the trophy and wearing medals.

Mana College girls win Wellington basketball title August 24, 2026 Mana College’s senior girls basketball team has won the Wellington Premier Girls championship, claiming the title for the first time since 2008. Mana College said… ...

Western Suburbs footballer George Green pictured in a club graphic celebrating his selection for the New Zealand Under-20 squad.

Western Suburbs’ George Green earns New Zealand selection August 22, 2026 Western Suburbs footballer George Green has been selected to represent New Zealand at next month’s OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. Green is the sole… ...

Tawa Ducks win Shield final over Poneke August 13, 2026 The Tawa Rugby Football Club Under-85kg Ducks won the 2026 Paul Potiki Memorial Shield final, defeating the Pōneke Football Club 19–12 at Kilbirnie Park to… ...

Twelve Paremata Plimmerton Softball Club members pose together in black ParePlim shirts at a softball ground.

ParePlim Softball gets grant for upgrades August 2, 2026 Paremata Plimmerton Softball Club has received an $18,810 grant for new uniforms, bases and equipment upgrades for its junior and senior players. The New Zealand… ...

A Wellington Saints player dunks the ball during the team’s elimination final win over the Otago Nuggets at Te Rauparaha Arena.

Saints win Porirua eliminator to reach semi-finals July 31, 2026 The Wellington Saints have booked a place in the NZNBL semi-finals after beating the Otago Nuggets 94-81 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The elimination… ...

Nine-panel collage featuring TM Quizzes, Solutions Electrical, Capital Sports Medicine, Tree Magicians, Porirua Motor Body Repairs, Minnoch Garage Doors, Leah Jeffries of Clark & Co Realty, Combat Pest Control and Blue Dog Joinery.

From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 27, 2026 From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being… ...

Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson July 22, 2026 Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a… ...

An England women’s age-group rugby player carries the ball towards a defender in blue during a match.

Jerry Collins’ daughter Honey Kerslake signs with English Premiership club July 21, 2026 The daughter of Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has signed her first senior contract with English women’s rugby club Exeter Chiefs. Honey Kerslake, 18, has… ...

Young people wearing aprons talk with seated adults during a community activity in a Porirua hall.

Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards July 19, 2026 Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...

Children play football on a grass field during a Porirua City AFC junior session.

Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs July 8, 2026 Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be… ...

All Blacks players gather on the field during a rugby match, with the stadium screen visible in the background.

Extra trains for All Blacks match as Porirua passengers told to plan ahead July 7, 2026 Porirua rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected… ...

Aotea College 1st XV players celebrate under stadium lights after retaining the Beard Trophy.

Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback July 3, 2026 Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only… ...

Poster for the Aotea College 1st XV versus Mana College 1st XV Beard Trophy rugby match, showing a rugby player in a blue jersey and details for the 5pm match at Jerry Collins Stadium.

Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family June 29, 2026 A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student… ...

Alt text: All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea carries the ball during a rugby match, wearing the black New Zealand jersey as an opposing player moves in to defend.

Ardie Savea named All Blacks captain June 23, 2026 Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, taking over one of the biggest leadership roles in New Zealand sport. The 32-year-old loose forward was… ...

Free trains for Porirua fans heading to final June 18, 2026 Porirua rugby fans travelling to Wellington for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final can use their match ticket for free travel on Metlink buses and… ...

Promotional poster for Razor Promotions' Rumble Fight Night, featuring Muay Thai and boxing. The poster shows a large metallic "RUMBLE" title set against an arena backdrop, with logos for Kiwi-Pro Kiwi Boxing, the New Zealand Muaythai Federation, Coventry Cars, and Te Rauparaha Arena. The event date, 06/06/26, is displayed prominently.

Rumble Fight Night brings Muay Thai and Boxing to Porirua June 5, 2026 Combat sports fans will head to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday, June 6, as Razor Promotions presents another edition of Rumble Fight Night in Porirua.… ...

A Metlink electric train sits at a railway station platform in Wellington, displaying destination information on its front panel.

Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans June 4, 2026 Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on… ...

Hurricanes suffer Crusader trouncing ahead of playoffs May 30, 2026 First published on Wellington News: www.wellingtonnews.nz he Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with questions to answer after being comprehensively beaten 47-14 by the… ...

Young Porirua Vikings junior rugby league players in maroon and green uniforms take part in a game on a grass field, with one child running forward carrying the ball.

Grant helps Porirua Vikings stay game ready May 29, 2026 Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club has received a $15,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to buy playing kit, jerseys, first aid supplies and rugby… ...

Promotional graphic for a free Porirua pop-up community event, showing a basketball, trophy and a man doing push-ups beside details for 3-on-3 basketball, push-up and pull-up challenges, a trick competition, prizes and spot prizes.

Porirua pop-up brings basketball, fitness, kai May 28, 2026 Porirua families are invited to a free pop-up community event at Waitangirua Mall Basketball Court on Saturday, June 6, with 3-on-3 basketball, fitness challenges, free… ...

Wellington Phoenix Women players celebrate on the field at Porirua Park after their historic A-League Women semi-final victory on Mother’s Day, surrounded by pink heart and floral artwork overlays.

Phoenix Make History on Mother’s Day May 10, 2026 The Wellington Phoenix women are one win away from premiership glory after making history with a dramatic 2-0 extra-time win over Brisbane Roar at Porirua… ...

Wellington Phoenix fans fill the grandstand at Porirua Park during an A-League Women match, waving yellow-and-black flags and banners ahead of the club’s semi-final showdown with Brisbane Roar.

Phoenix tickets selling fast for Porirua semi-final May 9, 2026 Wellington Phoenix are urging fans to secure tickets early for Sunday’s A-League Women semi-final at Porirua Park, with several seating allocations already exhausted ahead of… ...

Jerry Collins’ daughter Honey Kerslake signs with English Premiership club (July 21, 2026) The daughter of Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has signed her first senior contract with English women’s rugby club Exeter Chiefs. Honey Kerslake, 18, has… ...

Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards (July 19, 2026) Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...

Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs (July 8, 2026) Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be… ...

Extra trains for All Blacks match as Porirua passengers told to plan ahead (July 7, 2026) Porirua rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected… ...

Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback (July 3, 2026) Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only… ...

Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family (June 29, 2026) A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student… ...

Ardie Savea named All Blacks captain (June 23, 2026) Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, taking over one of the biggest leadership roles in New Zealand sport. The 32-year-old loose forward was… ...

Free trains for Porirua fans heading to final (June 18, 2026) Porirua rugby fans travelling to Wellington for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final can use their match ticket for free travel on Metlink buses and… ...

Rumble Fight Night brings Muay Thai and Boxing to Porirua (June 5, 2026) Combat sports fans will head to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday, June 6, as Razor Promotions presents another edition of Rumble Fight Night in Porirua.… ...

Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans (June 4, 2026) Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on… ...

Hurricanes suffer Crusader trouncing ahead of playoffs (May 30, 2026) First published on Wellington News: www.wellingtonnews.nz he Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with questions to answer after being comprehensively beaten 47-14 by the… ...

Grant helps Porirua Vikings stay game ready (May 29, 2026) Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club has received a $15,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to buy playing kit, jerseys, first aid supplies and rugby… ...

Porirua pop-up brings basketball, fitness, kai (May 28, 2026) Porirua families are invited to a free pop-up community event at Waitangirua Mall Basketball Court on Saturday, June 6, with 3-on-3 basketball, fitness challenges, free… ...

Phoenix Make History on Mother’s Day (May 10, 2026) The Wellington Phoenix women are one win away from premiership glory after making history with a dramatic 2-0 extra-time win over Brisbane Roar at Porirua… ...

Phoenix tickets selling fast for Porirua semi-final (May 9, 2026) Wellington Phoenix are urging fans to secure tickets early for Sunday’s A-League Women semi-final at Porirua Park, with several seating allocations already exhausted ahead of… ...

Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to Porirua (May 4, 2026) Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final.… ...

Porirua to host Phoenix semi-final (April 27, 2026) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest matches in local football history, with the Wellington Phoenix to play a women’s A-League semi-final at… ...

Warriors go to the wire in Wellington (April 26, 2026) The New Zealand Warriors have held their nerve to beat the Dolphins 20–18 in a tense ANZAC Round clash at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on… ...

Porirua legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame (March 29, 2026) Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and… ...

Porirua fans invited to Phoenix charity double-header (March 12, 2026) Porirua football fans are being encouraged to head to Sky Stadium this Saturday, March 14, for the Wellington Phoenix Match For Good double-header, with the… ...