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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… ...

Roadworks on State Highway 58 showing traffic cones, construction signs, and workers managing traffic near a bend in the road under cloudy skies.

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… ...

McDonald’s Big Arch promotional truck driving on a rural New Zealand road, featuring a large burger-shaped box and a sign reading "BIG ARCH COMING THRU" on the front.

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… ...

WREMO public notice image from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office advising Porirua residents of severe wind warning for Thursday.

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… ...

Two children wearing North City Cricket Club uniforms smile on a cricket field with trees and hills in the background

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… ...

Helmut Modlik, Chief Executive of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, speaks outdoors at a media event. He is wearing a dark coat and standing in front of grassy hills, with red RNZ microphones visible in the foreground.

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… ...

Three framed portraits of Porirua Hall of Fame inductees. From left: a smiling man holding a large trophy, a woman in a yellow top with long hair looking thoughtfully to the side, and a male boxer in red gloves and black shorts with "New Zealand" printed on the front.

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… ...

Three firefighters wearing “Dire Emergency” union shirts stand in front of a fire truck draped with an NZPFU banner, preparing for a strike to raise awareness about working conditions.

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… ...

A woman dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire performs a classical dance at North City Shopping Centre, surrounded by Diwali decorations and indoor plants.

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… ...

Four women dressed in rugby uniforms act out a scene in a clubroom setting, with one holding a rugby ball and others engaged in dramatic play, while a man in a referee shirt looks on from the background.

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… ...

Denys Latham holding WRFU Lifetime Contribution Award in front of Wellington Rugby backdrop.

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… ...

Poster promoting the Buller Declaration online petition, highlighting that Aotearoa / New Zealand's health system is in crisis, with social media sharing icons.

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… ...

Two Porirua firefighters standing and smiling inside a white event tent, wearing “Dire Emergency – Fighting for Your Fire Service” union t-shirts. They are behind a table with fire safety pamphlets and promotional materials.

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… ...

Graphic with bold white text reading “FINAL MESSAGE” over a background of a notebook, pen, and microphone, with an orange banner at the bottom that says “Local elections 2025.”

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… ...

Yellow road sign reading “Rate Increase Ahead” under a blue sky, symbolising rising council rates ahead of the 2025 local elections.

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… ...

A woman and young child smiling together at a playground, encouraging Porirua residents to vote in the 2025 local elections under the message “Every vote helps shape our future.”

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… ...

Illustrated cityscape with the words “Super City” above “Local elections 2025,” symbolising discussions about potential council amalgamation across the Wellington region.

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… ...

Kids playing among colourful water fountains and splash buckets at Aotea Lagoon’s water play area in Porirua on a bright summer day.

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,… ...

Dead North Island brown kiwi lying in grass, partially buried in foliage, with visible injuries consistent with a dog attack.

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… ...

Porirua Deputy Electoral Officer Jack Marshall sitting beside a bright orange ballot drop box in a library, holding a voting envelope. Text on screen reads: “Now it's time to show how Porirua Proud you are by popping them in one of...”

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… ...

Two children interacting with New Zealand Police Dive Squad officers and trying on diving equipment during a holiday event.

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… ...

Interior view of Moore Wilson’s Porirua with yellow replica boatshed facades and a large mural of Mana Island and boats in the background

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… ...

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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,… ...

Side-by-side portraits of Wayne Maxwell and Pat Dougherty, senior executives at Wellington Water.

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… ...

Poster for All Star Wrestling: Porirua featuring six wrestlers posing with championship belts, with event details showing Saturday 11 October at Te Rauparaha Arena, doors open 5pm, bell time 6pm.

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… ...

Hands cradling a pregnant belly with tā moko, surrounded by native ferns and plants.

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… ...

Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga (September 23, 2025) Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… ...

Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula (September 23, 2025) Column by Career Coach Charles Ryman Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t… ...

Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year (September 23, 2025) Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of… ...

Onepoto candidate Chris Ellis: ‘I know what I don’t know’ (September 23, 2025) Onepoto ward candidate Chris Ellis is standing by his principles in this year’s local election, running on experience, honesty, and a healthy dose of scepticism… ...

Standing Room Only at Eastern Porirua’s Meet the Candidates Event (September 22, 2025) More than 100 residents and ratepayers packed Mungavin Hall on Wednesday 17 September for a community-led “Meet the Candidates” event, with a further 20 to… ...

Monster Truck roars into Porirua this week (September 21, 2025) Porirua families are in for a thrilling treat next week as a life-sized Hot Wheels Monster Truck rolls into town. To celebrate the first-ever New… ...

Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience (September 21, 2025) Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...

Celebrating Local Legacies: Whitford Brown, Porirua’s First Mayor (September 21, 2025) When Porirua officially became a borough in 1962, the community needed a leader to guide it through an era of rapid growth and change. That… ...

Welcome to our newest ‘Porirua News Business Directory’ members! (September 18, 2025) This week we’re excited to introduce six more fantastic local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory. Each brings something unique to our community,… ...

New Green Space for Pukerua Bay (September 17, 2025) Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green… ...

Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums (September 16, 2025) Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of… ...

Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts (September 16, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… ...

Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga (September 16, 2025) Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and… ...

Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa (September 15, 2025) Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa.… ...

Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections (September 15, 2025) Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… ...

Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua (September 14, 2025) Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am… ...

Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award (September 14, 2025) Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine… ...

Daniel Hicks: Candidate Profile for Greater Wellington Regional Council (September 14, 2025) I am an independent candidate, focused on representing the voices of residents andcommitted to ensuring they are heard clearly and directly by council. I regularly… ...