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Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds

October 22, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]