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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… ...
Supply Room – Brewing Excellence by the Water, One Cup at a Time (March 28, 2025) With stunning waterfront views and a reputation for top-notch coffee and food, Supply Room in Mana is a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, and everything… ...
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… ...
Pukerua Bay Artist Shares Inked Stories of Culture, Community and Growth (March 27, 2025) From Tāmoko beginnings on the East Coast to mentoring new artists in Kapiti, local Artist Manawa sat down with Kyle for Porirua News, to share his… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories (March 27, 2025) From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
Explore Porirua’s Scenic Walking Trails (March 26, 2025) Porirua, with its diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, and hills, offers a variety of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Here are… ...
Porirua and Tawa Face Electorate Shake-Up Under Boundary Proposals (March 25, 2025) Major changes to Wellington’s electoral map could bring new political dynamics to Porirua and northern Wellington suburbs, as the Representation Commission proposes reshaping local electorates.… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café 🍽️📍 (March 25, 2025) A masterful blend of great coffee, delicious food, and a passion for fresh, wholesome ingredients. Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café is a must-visit dining spot… ...
Standing with Porirua: Greater Wellington Commits to Partnerships (March 24, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council By signing Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord, Greater Wellington Regional… ...
‘Go out and build’: Generous couple fund Wellington Charity Hospital (March 23, 2025) Written by Sapeer Mayron for The Post The powerhouse philanthropists behind the $100 million children’s hospital at Wellington Hospital, Sir Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood,… ...
From Meals to Memories, Cobb & Co Porirua Keeps Serving Up Great Times (March 23, 2025) Cobb & Co, one of New Zealand’s most enduring restaurant brands, is turning the page on a new chapter in Porirua, with local couple Mohan… ...
Council Stoush Erupts over Wellington Water Investigation (March 23, 2025) A Porirua City Council meeting was cut short last Thursday after a heated exchange involving former deputy mayor Liz Kelly, who was ejected from the… ...
Driver killed in late-night Wellington motorway crash (March 23, 2025) One person died and two others were injured in a two-car collision on the Wellington motorway late Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the… ...
Wood’s hat-trick helps All Whites to brink of World Cup qualification (March 22, 2025) Football minnows New Caledonia are one win away from a fairytale FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating Tahiti 3-0 in a crunch qualifier in Wellington.… ...
Porirua Tech Star, Crowned Young New Zealander of the Year (March 21, 2025) Written by'Alakihihifo Vailala for Pacific Media Network From Cannons Creek to Forbes’ 30 Under 30, software engineer and Fibre Fale co-founder Namulau'ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 (March 20, 2025) By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Porirua Young Employee Awards Celebrate Rising Talent (March 20, 2025) Porirua’s future workforce was in the spotlight last night at the Porirua Young Employee Awards, an event hosted by Partners Porirua at Kai Tahi. The… ...
Stolen War Medals Found in Porirua Op Shop (March 19, 2025) A set of stolen military medals, missing for over seven years, has been reunited with its owner after being spotted by chance outside a Rānui… ...