Slip Closes Lane on Titahi Bay Road, Now Cleared June 13, 2025 A landslip that disrupted traffic on Titahi Bay Road earlier today has now been cleared and the road fully reopened. The slip occurred overnight between… ...
Tree removal underway on Grays Rd June 10, 2025 Porirua City Council has begun essential tree removal work along Grays Road this week, aiming to protect key infrastructure and prepare the area for native… ...
Grant Boosts Coastguard Mana’s Lifesaving Capabilities May 30, 2025 A $9,842 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is helping Coastguard Mana upgrade critical search and rescue equipment, enhancing its ability to save… ...
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks May 16, 2025 Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding… ...
Ventia honoured for Excellence in Asset Management May 8, 2025 Ventia's Pauahatanui based Transmission Gully team have received the Excellence in Asset Management award at the recent 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)… ...
Wellington Red Wind Warning, Roads Closed May 1, 2025 Wellington City Council has issued a storm update following a MetService red wind warning, urging residents to stay indoors as very high wind gusts sweep… ...
Porirua’s Rory Mead Races for Glory in World Cup May 1, 2025 Rory Mead, the Porirua-born Paralympian and former motocross champion, is back on the world stage this week as he competes in the UCI Para-cycling Road… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing April 28, 2025 Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
Police Disrupt Illegal Street Gatherings in Porirua April 27, 2025 Police have successfully disrupted anti-social road activity for a second consecutive night, this time in Porirua, as part of Operation Kererū. Following similar tactics used… ...Police monitor Gang Convoy for Wellington Funeral (April 22, 2025) Police are monitoring gang movements across the Wellington region today as a funeral procession makes its way from Moera (Lower Hutt) to Foxton. Inspector Wade… ...
Operation Kererū targets illegal car gatherings from Hutt Valley to Porirua (April 19, 2025) A coordinated police operation targeting anti-social road users led to 21 vehicles being ordered off the road and nearly 80 infringement notices issued across Hutt… ...
Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash (April 10, 2025) Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto… ...
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards (April 10, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… ...
Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning (April 8, 2025) Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated… ...
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished (April 2, 2025) More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the… ...
Parking Changes and New Road Rule Improve Access in Tawa (March 27, 2025) Shoppers will have more time to browse and relax thanks to changes to parking restrictions along Main Road, approved by Wellington City Council. Nine previously… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities (March 27, 2025) Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Driver killed in late-night Wellington motorway crash (March 23, 2025) One person died and two others were injured in a two-car collision on the Wellington motorway late Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the… ...
Bluebridge Welcomes New Ferry Aboard (March 21, 2025) Bluebridge has announced plans to replace its 28-year-old Cook Strait ferry, Strait Feronia, with the more modern Stena Livia, offering more capacity and comfort for… ...
Porirua’s Bothamley Park Reopens After Major Upgrade (March 18, 2025) Bothamley Park in Porirua has fully reopened following a two-year closure for a significant wastewater pipe upgrade. The project, part of the Government’s $1 billion… ...
Metlink Suggests Passengers Plan Ahead During Union Meeting (March 18, 2025) Wellington commuters may face disruptions on Wednesday, 19 March, as some bus services operated by Mana Newlands Coaches could be affected by a Tramways Union… ...
Porirua City to Consult on Rates Increase (March 13, 2025) Porirua residents will soon have their say on a proposed 6.75 per cent rates increase as part of the Porirua City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26… ...
Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure (March 5, 2025) One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s… ...
Taxpayers Face $300M Bill After Interislander Ferry Contract Axed (March 4, 2025) The government has set aside $300 million to cover contract break-fees and infrastructure costs after cancelling Hyundai’s contract to build two new Interislander ferries, newly… ...
Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track (March 4, 2025) A new bike 'pump' track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all… ...
Train Breakdown in Plimmerton Causes Delays (March 4, 2025) A train has broken down in Plimmerton this morning, causing delays for passengers travelling through the area. Commuters heading into Wellington and other destinations are… ...
More Price Hikes for Porirua Public Transport Users (February 25, 2025) A potential fare increase as well as increases to off-peak prices for Metlink services will be decided at the upcoming Greater Wellington Regional Council meeting… ...
New ‘Hail and Ride’ Bus Service Coming to Tawa (February 13, 2025) A new fixed-route ‘hail and ride’ bus service, Route 59, will launch in Tawa on Monday, 24 February, replacing the Metlink On Demand trial. The… ...
Remutaka Hill Closed Following Two-Vehicle Crash (January 4, 2025) Remutaka Hill on State Highway 2 (SH2) is closed after a two-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 11:30 am.… ...