23+ hour, 17+ min ago  (262+ words) A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in its fifth year. Eleven students from four local colleges were welcomed into council teams last…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (251+ words) Motorists are being warned to expect night closures, lane changes and stop/go traffic controls across Porirua and northern Wellington this week as paving, drainage, fibre and SH58 project works continue. Transmission Gully at Waitangirua will have a northbound lane closure…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (333+ words) Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A dawn service at the Porirua RSA on Mc Killop Street began at 6am, following early morning…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (174+ words) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We'd like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and backing our aim to keep the community connected through reliable daily news. From electrical and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (153+ words) A Porirua scout group is inviting new members to join its youth programmes, offering activities for children and teenagers across a range of age groups. The 1st Titahi Bay Scout Group, based at the Titahi Bay Scout Hall on Onepoto Road,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (451+ words) Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track down around 120 people before a May deadline. The Commission says many of those eligible may…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (341+ words) Night closures and stop-go controls across Porirua, K'piti and Wellington city are set to impact drivers this week, with a mix of resurfacing, safety upgrades and drainage works underway. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the works will run from…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (245+ words) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with the people and services that keep the region moving. From roofing and solar to property,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (284+ words) The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched in May 2025 with 36 founding members, the directory has grown steadily over the past nine months. It…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (312+ words) Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and his home community. The induction ceremony was held at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday, March…...