Porirua rugby player Faythe Finau named in historic New Zealand Under-21 team October 14, 2026 Northern United rugby player Faythe Finau has been selected for New Zealand's first women's Under-21 international rugby team, which will face Australia in Christchurch later… ...
Queens fall to Pouākai in tough night at Te Rauparaha Arena October 5, 2026 Tokomanawa Queens are still searching for their first win of the Tauihi season after Mainland Pouākai powered to a 114-77 victory at Te Rauparaha Arena… ...
Queens chase first win as Pouākai visit Porirua October 4, 2026 Tokomanawa Queens are back at Te Rauparaha Arena tonight, hosting Mainland Pouākai as they chase their first win of the 2026 Tauihi season. The Tauihi… ...
Second stand could transform Jerry Collins Stadium into major regional venue September 30, 2026 Jerry Collins Stadium could become a 12,000-capacity sporting venue under an early proposal for a second grandstand in Porirua. A new 6,000-seat stand opposite the… ...
WNBA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker returns to NZ for Queens season in Porirua September 22, 2026 Porirua basketball fans will get six chances to watch WNBA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker at Te Rauparaha Arena this season, beginning with the Tokomanawa Queens’ opening… ...
Plimmerton Celebrates a Century of Tennis September 16, 2026 More than a century of tennis in Plimmerton was celebrated on Sunday, with past and present players returning to the community courts for a day… ... Second stand could transform Jerry Collins Stadium into major regional venue September 30, 2026 Jerry Collins Stadium could become a 12,000-capacity sporting venue under an early proposal for a second grandstand in Porirua. A new 6,000-seat stand opposite the… ... WNBA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker returns to NZ for Queens season in Porirua September 22, 2026 Porirua basketball fans will get six chances to watch WNBA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker at Te Rauparaha Arena this season, beginning with the Tokomanawa Queens’ opening… ... Plimmerton Celebrates a Century of Tennis September 16, 2026 More than a century of tennis in Plimmerton was celebrated on Sunday, with past and present players returning to the community courts for a day… ...
Porirua Legend Jerry Collins Inducted into Sports Legends of Wellington September 16, 2026 Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has been inducted into the Sports Legends of Wellington. The late All Black was one of four sporting greats inducted… ...
Mana College girls off to National Basketball Championships September 10, 2026 Mana College’s Senior Girls basketball team will head to the national secondary schools championships as Zone 3’s top seed after completing an unbeaten Lower North… ...
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 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 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’ 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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...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 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’ 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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...