Monday, 10 November 2025
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions November 10, 2025 Aotea College’s Under 15 Girls Sevens team has claimed the 2025 College Sport Wellington (CSW) Rugby Sevens title, defeating Wellington Girls’ College 24–22 in a… ...
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members November 10, 2025 Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find… ...
Hidden Gems: Books Worth Keeping a treasure trove in Kenepuru November 9, 2025 Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into… ...
Porirua fans rally as Toa Samoa vs Kiwis in Pacific Cup Finals November 9, 2025 Porirua is bracing for a massive Sunday as Toa Samoa and the New Zealand Kiwis gear up for the Pacific Championships finals in Sydney, with… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua November 9, 2025 Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ...
Porirua Phoenix fans treated to double header this Saturday November 7, 2025 Porirua Phoenix fans can look forward to a full day of football action and easy travel, with Metlink boosting public transport options for this Saturday’s… ...
Melbourne Cup returns, Porirua Club celebrates Kiwi legend November 4, 2025 Porirua will again hear the thunder of hooves and the thrill of the turf this Tuesday, as the Melbourne Cup brings its high-stakes drama to… ...
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape November 3, 2025 Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana… ...
Business Spotlight: Mortgage Express – Donna Marks Helping Locals Into Homes November 3, 2025 Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most people ever make, and navigating the lending process can be stressful. That is where Donna… ...
Nine More Fantastic Businesses – Join the Porirua News Business Directory November 1, 2025 We’re excited to welcome another great mix of local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, from painting and plastering to restoration… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua November 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Expect Delays: SH58 Roadworks Ramp Up Across Porirua This Week November 1, 2025 Here’s the updated article with the new roadworks details for Pukerua Bay and the Mungavin Interchange added in: Porirua commuters face more delays as SH58,… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England October 29, 2025 Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
Porirua Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of service with weekend of honours October 29, 2025 Porirua’s Fire Brigade was recognised for 75 years of dedicated service during a weekend of celebrations that honoured long-serving firefighters, their families, and the wider… ...
Recount request delays Porirua City Council’s first meeting October 29, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected council has delayed its first official meeting while a court considers a recount application for the Māori ward vote. The inaugural meeting,… ...
Lamb & Calf Day returns to Pāuatahanui School this November October 29, 2025 Lamb & Calf Day is making its much-anticipated return to Pāuatahanui School on Saturday 8 November 2025, promising a family-friendly rural celebration from 10 AM… ...
Porirua East students explore nature’s classroom at Mexted Stream October 28, 2025 Porirua East School pupils are discovering the wonders of the natural world through hands-on learning at Mexted Stream, thanks to a new partnership with Porirua… ...
Man charged over threat to Wellington place of worship October 26, 2025 An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged after allegedly making a threat against a Wellington place of worship. He was arrested on Saturday evening and… ... Porirua highways face delays from safety upgrades October 25, 2025 Drivers travelling on State Highway 58 and State Highway 59 through Porirua and surrounding areas should expect night closures, lane changes, and stop/go traffic controls… ...
Porirua to groove and rock with Queen, Bee Gees tribute show this Friday October 24, 2025 Porirua Club will come alive with the sound of two legendary bands this Friday night, as Madsen Promotions brings its high-energy tribute to Queen and… ...
Free Big Arch burgers in Porirua tonight October 24, 2025 Burger lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this evening as McDonald’s brings its Big Arch Tour to town, offering locals a chance to… ...
Porirua relaunches car seat recycling to keep kids safe October 24, 2025 Porirua City Council is again calling on residents to dispose of expired or damaged child car seats and boosters, as part of a recycling drive… ...
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning October 22, 2025 UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for the latest… ...
Porirua schools, clinics to close as mega strike hits Thursday October 22, 2025 Porirua’s schools and healthcare services are set to be heavily disrupted this Thursday, 23 October, as thousands of public sector workers join a nationwide strike… ... Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds October 22, 2025 Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am… ...
North City Cricket Club celebrates 30 years October 21, 2025 North City Cricket Club is marking its 30th anniversary this summer with a packed 2025/26 season and a strong sense of momentum both on and… ... Porirua Road Closures and Detours this Week October 18, 2025 Motorists travelling on State Highway 59 between Porirua and Paekākāriki should expect lane closures and detours over several nights this week as crews carry out… ...
Ngāti Toa Rangatira has bought back 53 hectares of land at Whitireia in Porirua October 18, 2025 RNZ - Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori news journalist [email protected] Ngāti Toa Rangatira have gathered near the peak of their sacred maunga, Whitireia, to celebrate its historic return… ...
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends October 18, 2025 Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ... SH58 roadworks to cause night delays, lane closures October 17, 2025 State Highway 58 between Porirua and the Hutt Valley will see multiple disruptions this week due to ongoing safety and infrastructure projects. Waka Kotahi NZ… ...
Porirua Firefighters to Strike over Safety and Staffing Concerns October 16, 2025 Porirua’s career firefighters will join colleagues across New Zealand in a one-hour strike this Friday, 17 October, from 12pm to 1pm, citing urgent concerns over… ...
Diwali celebration brings light, culture, and joy to North City Mall October 16, 2025 Hundreds gathered at North City Shopping Centre last Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in a vibrant community event hosted by the Porirua… ...
Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere October 15, 2025 Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...
Porirua’s Denys Latham honoured with Lifetime Award October 15, 2025 Denys Latham has been recognised with the Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) Lifetime Contribution Award, celebrating a decades-long commitment to the sport he loves. The… ...
Porirua backs Buller Declaration amid Health Crisis October 13, 2025 Porirua has officially joined a nationwide campaign calling for urgent action to address Aotearoa’s deepening health crisis. The Buller Declaration, initiated by Malcolm Mulholland of… ...
FENZ blocks Porirua Firefighters from Safety and Education work October 12, 2025 Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is being accused of jeopardising community safety in Porirua by preventing firefighters from delivering fire education and smoke alarm… ...
Porirua Votes to Keep Māori Ward as Kylie Wihapi Re-elected October 11, 2025 Voters have overwhelmingly backed retaining the Māori Ward in Porirua, with 8,897 voting to keep it and 4,150 voting to remove it in this year’s… ...
Live Updates: Porirua Election Full Results 2025 October 11, 2025 Porirua, The 2025 local election results are starting to roll in. We're tracking live updates for the Porirua mayoral race, ward councillors, referendum results, and… ...
Porirua votes in 2025 local elections, results expected soon October 11, 2025 Voting has officially closed in the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with preliminary results expected to begin rolling in from 3pm this afternoon. Residents across… ...
Porirua Decides: Candidates’ Final Messages to Voters October 10, 2025 As voting closes today at noon, Porirua News asked candidates for their final message to voters, in their own words. Here’s what they had to… ...
Porirua Decides: Candidates Respond on Rising Rates October 10, 2025 Rates are one of the biggest concerns for Porirua residents, and with increases continuing across the region, the question on everyone’s mind is why they’re… ...
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Māori Wards October 10, 2025 Do you support Māori wards, and why do you believe they are (or aren’t) an important component of Porirua City Council? Anita Baker - Mayoralty… ...
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation October 10, 2025 As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what… ...
Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding October 9, 2025 Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water,… ...
Kiwi killed by dog in Porirua October 8, 2025 A North Island brown kiwi has been killed in a suspected dog attack in Tītahi Bay, marking the first recorded loss of a bird from… ...Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots (October 8, 2025) Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not… ...
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library (October 4, 2025) Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...
Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers (October 4, 2025) We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps… ...
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays (October 4, 2025) Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau… ...
Firefighters plan one-hour strike amid stalled pay (October 3, 2025) Firefighters across Aotearoa are set to walk off the job for one hour on 17 October as tensions escalate between the New Zealand Professional Firefighters… ...
Moore Wilson’s Porirua unveils major upgrades after two-year redevelopment (October 3, 2025) Moore Wilson’s Porirua has completed a full redevelopment of its Kenepuru Drive store, wrapping up a two-year transformation focused on customer experience and sustainability. The… ...
Coroner rules Titahi Bay diver drowned while freediving alone (October 3, 2025) A freediver who vanished from Titahi Bay almost two years ago likely drowned after a mishap while diving alone, a coroner has ruled. Jinting Guo,… ...
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures (October 3, 2025) Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...
Porirua Council adopts new District Plan to balance growth and protection (October 2, 2025) Porirua City Council has formally adopted its new District Plan, marking a major step in shaping the city’s future development while safeguarding the environment. Chief… ...
All Star Wrestling returns to Porirua (October 2, 2025) Porirua will host one of the biggest wrestling events Wellington has seen in decades when All Star Wrestling: Porirua takes over Te Rauparaha Arena on… ...
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua (October 2, 2025) A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...
Three Mana College students to represent New Zealand in handball (September 30, 2025) Three students from Mana College have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 IHF Trophy Oceania Youth and Junior Women’s Handball Championship in… ...
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary (September 29, 2025) Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...
Game Day Porirua: Bring the Heat to the Ballot Box (September 29, 2025) Labour candidates Geoff Hayward and Josh Trlin are calling on Porirua residents to bring their team spirit to the ballot box this Saturday, aiming to… ...
Porirua City FC Celebrates Juniors Success at Prize Giving (September 29, 2025) Porirua City Football Club capped off a standout 2025 season with its 7th annual Junior Prize Giving, celebrating the growth of its youth programme and… ...
Porirua wakes to longer evenings as daylight saving begins (September 28, 2025) Porirua residents are waking up today having lost an hour’s sleep, as daylight saving officially began overnight, signalling the approach of summer. Clocks jumped forward… ...
Man found Guilty of Murder in Deadly Loafers Lodge Fire (September 26, 2025) A man who lit the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington has been found guilty of five counts of murder and one count of… ...
Dirt bike seized after Belmont Park damage in Porirua (September 24, 2025) A dirt bike involved in damaging farm property and disturbing livestock in Belmont Regional Park has been seized by Porirua Police. The bike, which fled… ...
Porirua community creates its own bank to beat loan sharks (September 24, 2025) Ellen O'Dwyer @elle_odwyer Ellen.O'[email protected] A Porirua community group said members are contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars and breaking free from a devastating cycle of debt… ...
Police seek help identifying dirt bike riders damaging Belmont Park, Porirua (September 24, 2025) Porirua Police are asking for public assistance to identify a group of five males riding dirt bikes illegally across Belmont Regional Park, causing damage and… ...