Saturday, 17 January 2026
Porirua Drivers: Delays, Detours and Closures This Week January 17, 2026 Motorists travelling through Porirua and north toward Kāpiti are being warned to expect delays over the long weekend as extensive state highway roadworks continue across… ...
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… ...
Summer Maintenance on SH1 Transmission Gully January 16, 2026 Extensive resurfacing and repair works are underway on SH1 Transmission Gully, prepping the road for winter. Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing night-time closures,… ...
Metlink boosts services for Ed Sheeran show January 15, 2026 Ed Sheeran fans heading to Sky Stadium next Wednesday, January 21, will be able to ride public transport for free, with extra Metlink services laid… ...
TOA Waka Ama teams excel at Nationals January 14, 2026 TOA Waka Ama teams are delivering strong performances at the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, as the sport hosts its largest national championships to date.… ...
Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer January 14, 2026 Porirua-born athlete Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college American football for the Washington State Cougars, following an unusual journey that has taken… ...
New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors January 14, 2026 Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching… ...
Z Manu World Champs call on Porirua Manu Specialists January 13, 2026 Porirua manu specialists are being called up as the Z Manu World Champs bring a Wellington Super Qualifier to the region later this month. The… ...
Porirua roadworks update, this week January 9, 2026 Drivers in Porirua and northern Wellington are being urged to plan ahead this week as night closures and lane restrictions continue on Transmission Gully and… ...
Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs January 9, 2026 The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the… ...
Porirua family loses home in house fire January 9, 2026 A Porirua family has lost their home after a house fire on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the public raised the alarm and helped those inside… ...
Free Bodybalance classes move outdoors at Aotea January 7, 2026 Free outdoor Bodybalance classes will be held at Aotea Lagoon this summer, with Arena Fitness taking its regular Sunday sessions outside. The 45-minute classes will… ...
Health data breach raises concerns for Porirua patients January 3, 2026 Porirua patients who use the online health portal Manage My Health are being advised to stay informed following a ransomware attack on the company’s systems.… ...
Dirt bike rider flees Police in Porirua centre December 30, 2025 Police are appealing for information after a dirt bike rider fled officers in Porirua City Centre on Sunday afternoon. A Police unit spotted a black… ...
Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party December 30, 2025 Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club.… ...
Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams December 28, 2025 Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used… ...
Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas December 27, 2025 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between… ...
Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column December 24, 2025 By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share… ...
Porirua City Brass backs young musicians December 24, 2025 Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of… ...
Porirua drivers, roadworks updates this week December 21, 2025 Drivers in Porirua and those travelling north and south through the city are being advised to plan ahead, with a series of state highway closures… ...
Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon December 21, 2025 Porirua is set to lose a much-loved Pasifika-inspired cafe, with Pepe’s Cafe announcing it will close after it's last day, Sunday 21 December, following challenging… ...
Porirua doctor builds following inspiring future surgeons December 21, 2025 A Porirua-raised Māori-Pasifika doctor is using social media to inspire young people to see a future for themselves in medicine and surgery. Dr Kyla Matenga,… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives December 20, 2025 More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
Police seize Guns, Drugs and Ferraris after Porirua raid December 19, 2025 Police have seized thousands of illicit vapes, luxury vehicles, drugs and firearms following search warrants executed in Pauatahanui and other centres across the lower North… ...
Transmission Gully fully open for Christmas, New Year December 19, 2025 Transmission Gully will be fully open to traffic over the Christmas and New Year break, with roadworks on State Highway 1 paused to allow smoother… ...
Police seek white SUV, red Holden information from Transmission Gully December 18, 2025 Kapiti Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a white SUV towing a red Holden seen travelling through the Porirua area earlier this… ...
Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection December 17, 2025 Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and… ...
Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City December 17, 2025 Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall… ...
Porirua Hospital Chapel marks 60 years of service December 16, 2025 The Porirua Hospital Chapel has marked 60 years as a place of reflection, care and connection for patients, staff and families on the hospital grounds.… ...
One Rates Bill Becomes Two for Porirua Households December 16, 2025 Porirua households will receive separate council and water bills from July 2026, ending the long-standing practice of a single annual rates invoice. The change follows… ...
Man dies after Titahi Bay water incident December 16, 2025 A man has died after being pulled unresponsive from the water at Titahi Bay on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Bay Drive about 2.15pm… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef serves festive cheer at Over 70s luncheon December 14, 2025 Porirua’s senior community came together at Te Rauparaha Arena for a heart-warming Over 70s Christmas Luncheon, with 180 guests treated to delicious food, music and… ...
Savea Sweeps Top National Rugby Honours December 13, 2025 Ardie Savea capped a milestone season by winning three major titles at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, recognised as Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of… ...
Porirua Drivers, Expect Delays This Week with Road Closures and Lane Changes December 12, 2025 Drivers in Porirua and across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks continue on key state highways between 13 and 19… ...
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki December 11, 2025 Current Otaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast… ...
Crash blocks Mount Victoria tunnel, causing major delays December 10, 2025 A two car collision on State Highway 1 closed the Mount Victoria tunnel on Wednesday afternoon, creating significant delays for Wellington commuters, including those travelling… ...
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer December 9, 2025 With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua December 9, 2025 The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested… ...
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support December 9, 2025 With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during… ...
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua December 9, 2025 Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our… ...
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua December 8, 2025 More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity… ...
Viaduct Spectacular Train Set to Roll Through Porirua This Summer December 6, 2025 An iconic train journey is returning to the rails this January, with Porirua residents invited to board a vintage adventure across some of the most… ... Major road closures, lane changes across Porirua and beyond this week December 5, 2025 Waka Kotahi is advising motorists in Porirua and surrounding areas to plan ahead, with extensive roadworks scheduled across State Highways 1, 58, and 59 from… ...
Porirua Firefighters Join Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Staffing December 5, 2025 Porirua firefighters are taking part in a nationwide strike today, joining approximately 2,000 members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) who walked off… ...
Christmas spirit comes indoors for Kirihimete in the City this Sunday December 4, 2025 Porirua’s annual Kirihimete in the City celebration is set to bring festive joy this Sunday, 7 December, from 4.30pm to 7pm at Te Rauparaha Arena.… ...Porirua farewells Dawn ‘Mrs Mac’ McCormick, beloved community matriarch (December 4, 2025) Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, passed away peacefully at her home on 27 November 2025, aged 100. Dawn’s life… ...
Police seek witnesses after Wellington stabbing leaves man hospitalised (December 3, 2025) A young man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times in central Wellington early Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to… ...
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday (December 1, 2025) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final… ...
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens (December 1, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the… ...
Kenepuru Car Service Centre: Keeping Porirua Vehicles Running Smoothly This Summer (November 29, 2025) As summer approaches and locals prepare for road trips, beach visits and whānau catchups, Kenepuru Car Service Centre is making sure Porirua vehicles are safe,… ...
State Highway Disruptions to Impact Porirua Drivers This Week (November 29, 2025) Porirua residents are urged to plan ahead as roadworks across State Highways 58 and 59, and Transmission Gully are set to cause delays between 28… ...
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka (November 28, 2025) Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025… ...
Final Funds from Derek Wootton Trust Support Porirua Youth (November 27, 2025) The Derek Wootton Memorial Trust has made its final act of generosity by donating its remaining funds to a cause close to its mission. Established… ...
Wellington Police Justified in Taser Use (November 27, 2025) Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), which cleared three officers who deployed tasers during a violent incident in Wellington… ...
Whitby Bowling Club Marks 50 Years with Joyful Jubilee Weekend (November 26, 2025) Whitby Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee over the weekend with a series of well-attended events that honoured five decades of sport, community, and camaraderie… ...
Titahi Bay Faces School Closure as Reforms Reshape Education (November 25, 2025) St Pius X Catholic Primary School in Titahi Bay will close at the end of 2026, following a government decision that has left the community… ...
New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term (November 25, 2025) Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026 (November 24, 2025) Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political… ...
Porirua marks Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week with flag-raising ceremony (November 24, 2025) Porirua celebrated the beginning of Solomon Aelan Pijin Langguis Wik this morning with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony, signalling the start of a week dedicated to… ...
Porirua commuters: Traffic updates for the week ahead (November 22, 2025) Porirua drivers are in for a week of delays and detours, with extensive roadworks scheduled across the region from 22 to 28 November. The work… ...
State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata Summer Maintenance Works (November 21, 2025) People travelling on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata are urged to make sure they stay up to date on ongoing roadworks… ...
Arts on Track to host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale (November 21, 2025) Arts on Track will host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November at Platform 2, Plimmerton Railway Station. The gallery… ...
Labour selects Sophie Handford for new Kāpiti–Porirua North electorate in 2026 election (November 20, 2025) Labour has chosen former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate in the 2026 general election. The electorate,… ...
Bars in Newtown locked down after suspicious item found (November 20, 2025) Police lifted cordons in Newtown on Wednesday evening after responding to reports of a suspicious item on Riddiford Street, near the intersection with Constable Street.… ...
Porirua’s Summer brings Music, Markets, and Whānau Fun (November 19, 2025) Porirua’s summer season is shaping up to be packed with free events, music, play, and community celebrations, kicking off on Sunday 7 December with Kirihimete… ...