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… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua August 22, 2025 A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
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… ...
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families August 19, 2025 For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with… ...
Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration August 18, 2025 Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show August 12, 2025 Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
Residents Raise Alarm Over Porirua Council Rates Payment Policy August 11, 2025 Porirua City Council is facing mounting criticism over claims it is pushing residents into direct debit rates payments and penalising those who refuse. Ratepayers say… ...
Pātaka to honour 50 years since 1975 Land March August 11, 2025 Pātaka Art + Museum will next week open a new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Land March, a landmark protest against the… ...
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor August 11, 2025 Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
Grenville Gaskell – Greater Wellington Regional Council Candidate Profile August 11, 2025 Why I’m standingI care greatly about the future of our region and the important role Greater WellingtonRegional Council has in contributing to a thriving community… ...
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution August 11, 2025 The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Better by the Dozen – 12 new star businesses join Porirua News Business Directory July 31, 2025 We’re excited to welcome a fresh wave of trusted local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory. From car servicing to property management, construction to… ...
Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua July 31, 2025 Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday July 29, 2025 Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes July 29, 2025 Porirua City ratepayers will be contributing nearly $350,000 towards new speed limit signs around local schools, following recent city council decisions in line with new… ...
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 raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week July 28, 2025 Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
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… ...
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 Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers (July 19, 2025) From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services… ...
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… ...
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… ...
BizFest 2025: Local Leadership and Innovation Shine in Porirua (July 2, 2025) Te Rauparaha Arena was alive with energy, innovation and community spirit on Friday as BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te Pae – Light Up the Horizon… ...
The Goalposts Keep Moving (June 30, 2025) Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage… ...
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City (June 27, 2025) The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer… ...
Whitireia Scholarships Support 900 Students (June 25, 2025) Nearly 900 students have benefited from Whitireia Foundation Scholarships since the initiative began in 2002, with this year's awards continuing the tradition of supporting learners… ...
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region (June 25, 2025) A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The… ...
BizFest Sells Out, Porirua Backs Business (June 24, 2025) Porirua’s annual business showcase, BizFest 2025, has officially sold out ahead of its 1 July event at Te Rauparaha Arena, a clear sign of strong… ...
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses (June 22, 2025) The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36… ...
Grieving Well: Navigating Loss with Care and Compassion (June 19, 2025) Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most personal. Whether it follows the loss of a loved one, a… ...
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade (June 19, 2025) The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of… ...
Porirua Teen gives back after Cancer Journey (June 16, 2025) At just two years old, Porirua’s Aless Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour and given a slim chance of reaching her eighth birthday. Now… ...
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… ...
31 New Local Businesses join Porirua Business Directory (May 28, 2025) A new wave of 31 businesses has joined the Porirua Business Directory, strengthening a growing initiative that connects residents with trusted local services and shops.… ...
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena (May 27, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… ...
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… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time (May 16, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
Power pole fire sparks outage in Tawa (May 14, 2025) A power pole fire in Tawa caused a minor outage and drew emergency services to the scene this Wednesday morning. Flames were seen shooting from… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work (May 14, 2025) Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...