Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua
The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested […]
Community
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support
With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during […]
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua
Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our […]
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua
More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity […]
Viaduct Spectacular Train Set to Roll Through Porirua This Summer
An iconic train journey is returning to the rails this January, with Porirua residents invited to board a vintage adventure across some of the most […]
Porirua Firefighters Join Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Staffing
Porirua firefighters are taking part in a nationwide strike today, joining approximately 2,000 members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) who walked off […]
Porirua farewells Dawn ‘Mrs Mac’ McCormick, beloved community matriarch
Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, passed away peacefully at her home on 27 November 2025, aged 100. Dawn’s life […]
Porirua Hosts National Semi-Final This Saturday
Porirua is set to host one of the biggest games of the year this Saturday, 6 December, as the Tokomanawa Queens play a national semi-final […]
Norths Women Win Eleanor Roosevelt Cup at Sevens
Northern United Rugby Football Club’s women’s team have claimed the Eleanor Roosevelt Cup after a stellar performance across two days of intense competition at the […]
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka
Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025 […]
