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… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua May 13, 2025 Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community May 13, 2025 Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community May 13, 2025 A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with… ...
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96 May 8, 2025 The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age… ...
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025 May 6, 2025 Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised… ...
Mana College Wins U17 Women’s Wellington Champs May 4, 2025 Mana College triumphed at the U17 Women’s Wellington Inter-College Champs, held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, securing the top spot in a showcase of youth… ...
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced May 4, 2025 Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across… ...
Porirua’s Mead Claims World Cup Podium May 4, 2025 New Zealand para-cyclist Rory Mead surged to a podium finish in the opening UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup race in Bruges, Belgium, marking a promising… ...
Court Slams Police Over ‘Dangerous’ Force at Parliament Protest May 3, 2025 Teen awarded $5000 over ‘dangerous’ arrest tactic as IPCA finds six cases of excessive force A teenager has been awarded $5000 in damages after the… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing April 28, 2025 Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
Hurricanes First Kiwi Team to Win in Australia in 2025 April 27, 2025 The Hurricanes have climbed into the top six of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after an impressive 35-29 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra… ...
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu April 24, 2025 As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… ...
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home April 24, 2025 For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… ...
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announces April 22, 2025 April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with… ...
Tawa Jobs: Customer Service Representative BP April 20, 2025 BP Connect Part Time - Mornings Wednesday and Thursday from 5.15 am to 1.45 pm CLOSING DATE BELOW IF SPECIFIED 30 Apr 2025 Are… ...
Wellington Waters incident leaves Person Fighting for Life April 18, 2025 A person is in critical condition after being pulled from the water near Muritai Road in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, this Friday morning. Emergency services responded… ...
Rising Costs and Falling Wages April 18, 2025 Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day… ...
Greg O’Connor: Boundary Changes Make Sense for Tawa (April 18, 2025) Greg O’Connor MP for Ōhāriu, Column for Tawa News Recent proposed changes to the electoral boundaries make considerable sense, especially for Tawa. Previously, the northern… ...
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards (April 15, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.… ...
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died (April 14, 2025) Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died. The family announced her passing on social media. "Māreikura, Wahine Toa, and Tohunga mahi toi Māori Robyn Kahukiwa… ...
Crusaders Hold Off Late Hurricanes Surge in Nail-Biter (April 11, 2025) The Crusaders survived a late Hurricanes comeback to claim a hard-fought 31-24 win in their Super Rugby clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday… ...
Students March on Parliament in Climate Strike (April 11, 2025) Hundreds of students and supporters gathered in Wellington on Friday for the latest School Strike 4 Climate, calling on the Government to rethink its fast-track… ...
Porirua Careers Expo returns, Bigger and Better for 2025 (April 11, 2025) Porirua’s popular Careers Expo is back for 2025, bringing even more opportunities for job seekers and students to connect with industry professionals and education providers.… ...
Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash (April 10, 2025) Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto… ...
Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning (April 8, 2025) Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated… ...
Wellington Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam (April 8, 2025) Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has… ...
Tawa Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores (April 8, 2025) CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Tawa Foodmarket. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his… ...
Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Wellington Court (April 7, 2025) Courts in Wellington and Palmerston North were evacuated on this Monday morning after separate bomb threats prompted swift police responses and building clearances. The Wellington… ...
Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays (April 2, 2025) With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you're after adventure, creativity… ...
New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team (March 31, 2025) Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community… ...
Wellington Comes Alive for CubaDupa, Drawing Record Crowds (March 31, 2025) Clear skies, music, and community spirit fuel vibrant weekend in the capital. Wellington pulsed with life over the weekend as tens of thousands descended on… ...
Hurricanes face must-win clash against in-form Waratahs (March 28, 2025) Kick-off: 7:05pm, Friday 28 March – Sky Stadium, Wellington The Hurricanes return to Sky Stadium tonight under pressure to reignite their Super Rugby Pacific campaign,… ...
Becs Liua’ana Makes History as WRFU’s First Pasifika President (March 27, 2025) Rebecca ‘Becs’ Liua’ana made history last night, becoming the first woman and first Pacific Islander to be appointed President of the Wellington Rugby Football Union… ...
All Whites book FIFA World Cup 2026 spot with commanding win at Eden Park (March 27, 2025) The All Whites are headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over New Caledonia at Eden Park, sealing their place… ...
Parking Changes and New Road Rule Improve Access in Tawa (March 27, 2025) Shoppers will have more time to browse and relax thanks to changes to parking restrictions along Main Road, approved by Wellington City Council. Nine previously… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities (March 27, 2025) Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Fuel Espresso: Italian-Inspired Coffee, Roasted in Elsdon (March 26, 2025) Fuel Espresso is deeply influenced by Northern Italian espresso culture, crafting lightly roasted blends that let the bean’s natural flavours shine. Their Classic Cuvée follows… ...
