Sport

Crusaders Hold Off Late Hurricanes Surge in Nail-Biter April 11, 2025 The Crusaders survived a late Hurricanes comeback to claim a hard-fought 31-24 win in their Super Rugby clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday… ...

Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash April 10, 2025 Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto… ...

Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards April 10, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… ...

Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration April 7, 2025 Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds… ...

Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth April 3, 2025 Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki… ...

Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years April 3, 2025 Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...

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… ...

All Whites book FIFA World Cup 2026 spot with commanding win at Eden Park (March 27, 2025) The All Whites are headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over New Caledonia at Eden Park, sealing their place… ...

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 Jobs: Sports Coordinator – Aotea College (March 19, 2025) Full-Time, Term-Time Only | Permanent Position Aotea College is seeking a Sports Coordinator to join our growing and successful sports department. This is a 40-hour-per-week… ...

Win a Double Pass to the Wellington Saints Season Opener (March 13, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints take on the Taranaki Airs this Sunday, 16th March, at TSB Arena, and you could be there for free. To… ...

Norths Take on Tawa in Pre-Season Clash (March 13, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club kicks off its pre-season campaign with a highly anticipated match against Tawa RFC this Saturday 15 March, 11:00 AM at… ...

Family Day Out as Phoenix secure Win at Porirua Park (March 10, 2025) The Wellington Phoenix women have reignited their A-League playoff hopes with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park. Late goals… ...

Sister City Cup Kicks Off at Porirua Park (March 7, 2025) Porirua Park is set to host the highly anticipated sixth Sister City Cup this Sunday, as Wellington Phoenix takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in a… ...

Tawa’s Amelia Kerr Named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year (March 6, 2025) Tawa’s own Amelia Kerr has made history, becoming the first New Zealander—male or female—to be crowned the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year. The 24-year-old… ...

Tawa College Girls’ Cricket Team Crowned National Champions (March 5, 2025) Tawa College's girls' cricket team made history in Christchurch, securing the title of New Zealand Secondary Schools Cricket Champions. The squad dominated the competition, winning… ...

Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure (March 5, 2025) One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s… ...

Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa (March 5, 2025) Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall,… ...

Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track (March 4, 2025) A new bike 'pump' track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all… ...

Porirua Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspiring Speaker (March 3, 2025) Porirua City Council and the Porirua Chamber of Commerce are set to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special event featuring Fran Scholey, Chief Executive… ...

Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 28, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game at Sky Stadium (Wellington) Saturday March… ...

Tiana Jaber called up to Lebanon Squad (February 14, 2025) Wellington Phoenix defender Tiana Jaber is set to represent Lebanon in an upcoming four-nation tournament in Kathmandu, Nepal, during the international window. Jaber, who earned… ...

Learn to Dive in Porirua (February 13, 2025) NZ Sea Adventures is offering PADI Open Water Diver courses in Porirua, providing an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised scuba diving certification. The course… ...

Wellington Phoenix Land Portuguese Playmaker Geraldes (February 13, 2025) Wellington Phoenix have a rival player to thank for their latest visa signing, with Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker playing a key role in convincing… ...

Porirua East Taiao Festival (February 13, 2025) The Porirua East Taiao Festival will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, offering a day of community, conservation, and outdoor activities across Cannons Creek… ...

Porirua’s Deb Lynch Wins Coast to Coast (February 9, 2025) Porirua athlete Deb Lynch has etched her name into the history books, winning the elite women’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast Longest Day title in her… ...