Transport

Truck spreads chipseal on wet road surface during highway maintenance works.

Porirua roadworks, SH1 SH59 traffic updates for February 21 to 27 February 20, 2026 Motorists travelling through Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti face another week of roadworks, with lane closures and stop go controls in place across several state highways… ...

Metlink boosts services for Hurricanes and Phoenix games February 19, 2026 Metlink is adding extra trains and bus capacity this weekend to help fans get to and from two major fixtures in Wellington. Additional services will… ...

Aerial view of Transmission Gully motorway winding through green hills toward the Kāpiti Coast, with the sea visible in the distance.

NZTA Public Notice: Porirua drivers can now travel at 110km/h on Transmission Gully February 16, 2026 Drivers using Transmission Gully can now travel at up to 110km/h after NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi officially increased the speed limit this morning. The… ...

Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region February 15, 2026 Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the… ...

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 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 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 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 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 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… ...

Lane blocked after SH2 Ngauranga crash (February 4, 2026) 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… ...

Fatal crash, Miramar pedestrian dies (February 4, 2026) 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… ...

Weekly roadworks update for Porirua drivers (January 30, 2026) 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… ...

Helicopter crash prompts Paekākāriki Hill emergency response (January 28, 2026) 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… ...

Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30 (January 23, 2026) 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… ...

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby (January 23, 2026) Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins… ...

Porirua Drivers: Delays, Detours and Closures This Week (January 17, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua and north toward Kāpiti are being warned to expect delays over the long weekend as extensive state highway roadworks continue across… ...

Summer Maintenance on SH1 Transmission Gully (January 16, 2026) Extensive resurfacing and repair works are underway on SH1 Transmission Gully, prepping the road for winter. Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing night-time closures,… ...

Metlink boosts services for Ed Sheeran show (January 15, 2026) Ed Sheeran fans heading to Sky Stadium next Wednesday, January 21, will be able to ride public transport for free, with extra Metlink services laid… ...

Porirua roadworks update, this week (January 9, 2026) Drivers in Porirua and northern Wellington are being urged to plan ahead this week as night closures and lane restrictions continue on Transmission Gully and… ...

Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs (January 9, 2026) The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the… ...

Dirt bike rider flees Police in Porirua centre (December 30, 2025) Police are appealing for information after a dirt bike rider fled officers in Porirua City Centre on Sunday afternoon. A Police unit spotted a black… ...

Porirua drivers, roadworks updates this week (December 21, 2025) Drivers in Porirua and those travelling north and south through the city are being advised to plan ahead, with a series of state highway closures… ...

Police seize Guns, Drugs and Ferraris after Porirua raid (December 19, 2025) Police have seized thousands of illicit vapes, luxury vehicles, drugs and firearms following search warrants executed in Pauatahanui and other centres across the lower North… ...

Transmission Gully fully open for Christmas, New Year (December 19, 2025) Transmission Gully will be fully open to traffic over the Christmas and New Year break, with roadworks on State Highway 1 paused to allow smoother… ...

Police seek white SUV, red Holden information from Transmission Gully (December 18, 2025) Kapiti Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a white SUV towing a red Holden seen travelling through the Porirua area earlier this… ...

Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection (December 17, 2025) Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and… ...

Mount Victoria Tunnel closed after serious crash (December 16, 2025) The Mount Victoria Tunnel in Wellington is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the crash on State Highway 1… ...

Drug tests start on Porirua roads this week (December 16, 2025) Drivers in Porirua will begin seeing roadside drug testing from Monday as Police roll out a new enforcement tool aimed at drug-impaired driving. The testing… ...

Porirua Drivers, Expect Delays This Week with Road Closures and Lane Changes (December 12, 2025) Drivers in Porirua and across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks continue on key state highways between 13 and 19… ...