Sport

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… ...

Wellington Phoenix defender tracks the ball in mid-air while a Brisbane Roar player pressures from behind during a semi-final match.

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.… ...

Crowd of Wellington Phoenix supporters in yellow and black fill a covered stand at Porirua Park during a match.

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 players walk onto the field at Hnry Stadium in Wellington ahead of their ANZAC Round match against the Dolphins.

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… ...

A young rugby player in a blue and white uniform passes the ball during a match, with defenders closing in and spectators watching from the sideline.

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… ...

Promotional graphic for the Wellington Phoenix “Match For Good” double-header on March 14 at Sky Stadium, featuring two Phoenix players in white jerseys covered with children’s heart drawings and colourful doodles around the text.

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… ...

Golfer Daniel Hillier smiles while holding the New Zealand Open trophy after winning the tournament at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown.

Porirua celebrates Hillier, Aotea old boy wins NZ Open March 10, 2026 Porirua is celebrating one of its own after former Aotea College student Daniel Hillier claimed the 105th New Zealand Open golf title. Hillier, a 27-year-old… ...

Metlink boosts services for Hurricanes and Phoenix games February 19, 2026 Metlink is adding extra trains and bus capacity this weekend to help fans get to and from two major fixtures in Wellington. Additional services will… ...

Promotional graphic for the Hurricanes’ Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at 7.05pm on Friday, February 20 at Sky Stadium. A Hurricanes player wearing the team’s yellow and black jersey is pictured against a dark background. Text highlights the fixture details and notes the match is presented by Fiso Group.

Hurricanes name three debutants for opener February 19, 2026 The Hurricanes have named three new caps for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Japan captain… ...

Paremata-Plimmerton player is tackled by multiple Hutt Old Boys Marist defenders during the National Club Sevens at Ngāti Toa Domain.

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post February 11, 2026 Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens… ...

Wellington Phoenix players in yellow-and-black kits celebrate together after scoring during an A-League Women match.

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… ...

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… ...

Porirua celebrates Hillier, Aotea old boy wins NZ Open (March 10, 2026) Porirua is celebrating one of its own after former Aotea College student Daniel Hillier claimed the 105th New Zealand Open golf title. Hillier, a 27-year-old… ...

Metlink boosts services for Hurricanes and Phoenix games (February 19, 2026) Metlink is adding extra trains and bus capacity this weekend to help fans get to and from two major fixtures in Wellington. Additional services will… ...

Hurricanes name three debutants for opener (February 19, 2026) The Hurricanes have named three new caps for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Japan captain… ...

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post (February 11, 2026) Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens… ...

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… ...