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Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed August 3, 2025 Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters… ...
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking August 3, 2025 The Porirua Vikings Valkyrie Women’s Team clinched their fifth consecutive grand final title over the weekend, marking a historic milestone for the club and community.… ...
Yan Zhang is running for election in the Onepoto Ward August 3, 2025 My Rates, My Local, Thriving Communities - by Yan Zhang. I’m a solo mother raising a bright neurodivergent child in Titahi Bay, a business analyst and… ...
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… ...
Remembering a Jazz Great July 30, 2025 ‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ – Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting… ...
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia July 30, 2025 Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight.… ...
Porirua’s Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Sweeps Top Honours at 2025 Stars Awards July 30, 2025 Porirua’s own Mila Reuelu-Buchanan stole the spotlight at the Go Media Stars 2025 awards evening, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka, sweeping the… ...
Crash slows southbound traffic on State Highway 1 near Tawa July 30, 2025 A crash on State Highway 1 caused delays for southbound motorists near Tawa early Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded around 6.45am to the incident between… ...
Porirua crash survivor urges action on illegal dirt biking July 29, 2025 By Checkpoint RNZ A woman who was off work for a year after being seriously injured in a head-on collision with a speeding dirt bike… ...
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… ...
Porirua’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader July 26, 2025 Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer born in Wellington and raised just north of Porirua, has made history as the first New Zealander to join the… ...
Thousands of Porirua households without power July 26, 2025 About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut… ...
Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident July 24, 2025 Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards July 24, 2025 Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions July 24, 2025 The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone… ...
Porirua poacher jailed after taking over 600 pāua July 24, 2025 A Porirua man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for illegally taking 619 pāua, more than 60 times the legal… ...
Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue July 22, 2025 Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension… ...
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… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone July 22, 2025 More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash July 22, 2025 The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice July 21, 2025 A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
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… ...
Objectionable material found on ex-top cop’s device, court lifts gag order July 18, 2025 Content Warning:This story contains references to child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Reader discretion is advised. The content may be distressing for some audiences. Former Deputy… ...
Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election July 18, 2025 Kia ora, my name is Josh Trlin and I'm excited to announce my campaign for re-election to Porirua City Council's Pāuatahanui General Ward. As your… ...
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern July 18, 2025 Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents,… ...
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… ...
Geoff Hayward running again in the Onepoto Ward July 17, 2025 A few years ago, our house nearly flooded in a heavy storm. We were lucky: our neighbours weren’t.No matter how hard we help each other… ...
Porirua Hospital Memorial Project July 17, 2025 A meeting with family members of those interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Porirua Council applies for… ...
Whitireia Park volunteers to mark 20 years of restoration July 15, 2025 Locals are invited to celebrate two decades of conservation work at Whitireia Park with a special planting event and BBQ on Sunday 20 July, starting… ...
Moira Lawler Launches Bid for Pāuatahanui Ward July 15, 2025 Long-time local and community advocate Moira Lawler has officially launched her campaign for the Pāuatahanui Ward in the upcoming Porirua City Council elections. Her campaign… ...
Saints Storm Into Grand Final July 14, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their place in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final with a commanding 93–68 win over The Northern Group… ...
Landslip Forces Evacuations in Porirua After Heavy Rain July 14, 2025 A sudden landslip on Acheron Road in Porirua forced multiple families to evacuate their homes on Sunday morning, after heavy rain caused a section of… ...
Kathleen Filo enters Porirua mayoral race July 13, 2025 Mayor of Porirua City Onepoto ward councillor Kathleen Filo has confirmed she will stand for mayor in Porirua’s 2025 local elections, joining incumbent Anita Baker… ...
Standing for Porirua City Council? We want to hear from you July 13, 2025 Kia ora, Porirua candidates — the 2025 local elections are approaching, and Porirua News is here to help you connect with voters. We’re providing trusted,… ...
Mike Duncan seeks re-election on Porirua City Council July 13, 2025 Onepoto General Ward Porirua has always been home. I was raised and educated in the East, and Christine and I raised our family in Tītahi… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Programmes Expanded July 13, 2025 Porirua Whānau Centre has expanded its successful Ko Wai Au programme as part of the Government’s new Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) initiative,… ...
First Māori Undisputed World Boxing Champion July 13, 2025 Tauranga-born boxer Cherneka Johnson has made sporting history, becoming the first Māori and New Zealand-born athlete to claim an undisputed world boxing title. Johnson, 30,… ...
Porirua Celebrates Kiribati Language Week July 11, 2025 Porirua came together this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony and cultural festivities that highlighted the richness of the Kiribati… ...
Community Joins Forces to Plant 1,100 Native Plants July 11, 2025 More than 70 volunteers gathered at Motukaraka Point, Pauatahanui Inlet, on Sunday morning for the first planting day of a major environmental project led by… ...
Calls for Community Voices in Porirua Election 2025 July 11, 2025 Nominations are now open for Porirua’s upcoming local elections, giving residents a chance to step forward and help shape the city’s future. The election will… ...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… ...
Why I’m Standing Again (July 8, 2025) Porirua is my home. I grew up here, went to school here, and raised my family here. I didn’t plan on becoming Mayor, but when… ...
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls (July 8, 2025) Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun… ...
Will Govt impose a new Levy on suffering Health NZ empire? (July 7, 2025) Commissioner Dr Lester Levy still seems to believe he will be reappointed board chair – but that’s because he thinks it should happen. His plans… ...
Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, Community (July 7, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of… ...
Lights, Camera, Action at Porirua Libraries (July 7, 2025) Snow Queen Storytime!Tuesday 8 July | 10.30am–12pm | City Centre LibraryAre you ready for an enchanting experience? The Snow Queen of Arendelle herself will be… ...
Kapi Mana U-14 Netball Team Crowned Champs (July 2, 2025) The Kapi Mana U14 representative netball team has secured first place in the U14A Grade at the North Island Junior Championships, celebrating a major milestone… ...
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… ...
Porirua Has Talent Returns (July 1, 2025) Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent… ...
New Venomous Spider Found in Porirua (July 1, 2025) A potentially dangerous spider never before confirmed in New Zealand has made its first official appearance in Porirua. The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis),… ...
Mana College: Principal’s Half-Year Address (June 30, 2025) Jeff Chapman — June 29, 2025 Kia ora koutou, IntroductionWow! Half way through the year already. It’s been a busy six months of change, celebration and preparation… ...
From the Sidelines to the Council Chamber: Reflections from the Mayor of Porirua (June 30, 2025) Column by Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua City. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a group of secondary school students about how… ...
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… ...
Metlink Off-Peak Fares Jump 40% (June 30, 2025) Metlink’s advertised 2.2% fare increase takes effect Tuesday 1 July, but off-peak commuters will feel a much sharper sting, as Snapper card discounts drop from… ...
Election Nominations Open 4th of July (June 29, 2025) Welcome to the Porirua Election Hub 2025: Your go-to source for everything you need to know about the 2025 Porirua City Council election. From key… ...
Police investigate Sexual Assault on Porirua Walking Track (June 28, 2025) Police are continuing investigations into a sexual assault that occurred on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track near Porirua on the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 June.… ...
Website Launched to Help Survivors Access Historic Care Records (June 27, 2025) Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua has unveiled a new online platform, kōnae.org.nz, designed to help individuals and whānau access personal records related to historic abuse in… ...
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… ...
Culture, Celebration and Connection shine at Tairangi School (June 27, 2025) Tairangi School has wrapped up a vibrant Term 2 with a powerful trio of events celebrating culture, achievement, and community spirit. Students and staff marked… ...
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal (June 27, 2025) Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti… ...