New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday
The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt […]
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Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards
Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit […]
Northbound lanes reopen after vehicle fire north of Porirua
The northbound lanes of State Highway 1 through Transmission Gully have reopened after a vehicle fire near Wainui Saddle this morning. Emergency services were called […]
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft
Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on […]
Extra trains for All Blacks match as Porirua passengers told to plan ahead
Porirua rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected […]
Police name man killed in Grenada North crash
Police have named the man who died after a crash on State Highway 1 near Grenada North as Gregory David Diggins, 62, of Lower Hutt. […]
Trees fall, fields close in Porirua weather
Porirua City Council crews are responding to fallen trees, flooding and weather damage as strong winds and heavy rain hit the Wellington region. The council […]
Police appeal after Papakōwhai scooter crash
Wellington Police are asking for information after a crash involving a car and a scooter in Papakōwhai. The crash happened on Whitford Brown Avenue just […]
Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
One person has died and another has been critically injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Wellington. Police said the crash […]
Crash blocking lane on SH2 at Haywards
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 2 should expect delays after a crash near the Haywards interchange. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the right […]