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Transport

Aerial view of Transmission Gully motorway winding through green hills above Porirua, with suburban neighbourhoods in the foreground and mountains stretching across the horizon under a blue sky.

Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises

February 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming […]

Police vehicles at the Ngauranga Interchange following an early morning crash.

Fatal crash at Ngauranga Interchange

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One person has died following a crash at the Ngauranga Interchange in Wellington early Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on State […]

Porirua ratepayers could face reduced public transport and flood protection services if the Government proceeds with proposed rates capping, Greater Wellington has warned.

Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping […]

Police arrested a Porirua man after a brief harbour pursuit on Friday morning, when he attempted to escape custody by boat near the Mana Twin Bridges.

High-speed harbour chase ends in Porirua man’s arrest

February 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua man’s attempt to flee Police by boat ended quickly today after he ran into a Police catamaran operating in Porirua Harbour. Police said […]

Traffic moves through a large multi-lane roundabout with cars entering and exiting from several directions, surrounded by low shrubs and rolling hills.

Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel

February 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]

Traffic backs up on State Highway 2 near the Ngauranga exit after a crash blocks a southbound lane.

Lane blocked after SH2 Ngauranga crash

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A southbound lane on State Highway 2 is blocked following a two-vehicle crash in Ngauranga this afternoon. New Zealand Police were called to the crash […]

Police attend the scene of a serious crash on Mapuia Road in Miramar.

Fatal crash, Miramar pedestrian dies

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One person has died after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road. New Zealand Police said they were notified about 4.40pm […]

A newly built multi-lane motorway runs through a steep valley with reinforced rock faces on both sides.

Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Drivers travelling in Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti are being urged to plan ahead as a busy week of state highway roadworks gets under way, including […]

Two Police officers stand beside a marked patrol car at a road cordon on Paekākāriki Hill, with rural fencing, trees and bush-covered hills in the background.

Helicopter crash prompts Paekākāriki Hill emergency response

January 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area this morning. Police were notified about 7.30am after an automated crash alert […]

Road closed signage at the SH58 and SH59 junction near Paremata, with traffic diverted and a Paremata direction sign visible on the roadside.

Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state […]

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