Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards
Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]
Transport
Porirua roadworks, motorway closures this week
Night-time lane closures and off-ramp shutdowns are planned across Porirua and northern Wellington this week as maintenance and project work continues on key state highways. […]
Porirua drivers, weekly roadworks update
Motorists should expect night closures and delays across Porirua this week, with resurfacing, paving, drainage work and streetlight pole replacement planned. Transmission Gully, south of […]
Porirua Drivers: Roadworks This Week
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 […]
Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory
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 […]
Porirua thunderstorms trigger warning, heavy rain risk rises
A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Porirua and surrounding areas, with forecasters warning of intense downpours and hazardous conditions through midday Sunday. MetService […]
Heavy rain floods Porirua suburbs, evacuations, more storms ahead
Residents in parts of Porirua are dealing with severe flooding after torrential rain inundates homes and forces evacuations on Saturday, with more heavy rain expected […]
SH58 works, ramp closures disrupt Porirua travel
Porirua drivers are being urged to plan ahead this week as night roadworks on State Highway 58 and closures on key motorway ramps are expected […]
Police seize drugs, cash, stolen goods in Porirua raid
A 30-year-old man has appeared in court after Police uncovered drugs, cash and suspected stolen property at a Cannons Creek address in Porirua. The arrest […]
Porirua Drivers: Night works and planned closures this week
Drivers in Porirua and along key Wellington routes can expect a series of overnight closures and lane restrictions this week, with maintenance, resurfacing and upgrade […]