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Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes (July 29, 2025) Porirua City ratepayers will be contributing nearly $350,000 towards new speed limit signs around local schools, following recent city council decisions in line with new… ...
Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue (July 22, 2025) Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension… ...
Metlink Off-Peak Fares Jump 40% (June 30, 2025) Metlink’s advertised 2.2% fare increase takes effect Tuesday 1 July, but off-peak commuters will feel a much sharper sting, as Snapper card discounts drop from… ...
Road Closures, Routes Set for Wellington Marathon (June 28, 2025) Wellington is set to host the annual Wellington Marathon this Sunday, 29 June, with runners of all ages and abilities taking part in various events… ...
Crash Closes Road in Lower Hutt (June 25, 2025) The northbound lane of Woburn Road in Lower Hutt was closed early this morning after a car rolled, prompting a swift emergency response. Emergency services… ...
Porirua seniors trapped by time (June 22, 2025) Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during… ...
Crash Closes SH58 in Paremata, One Seriously Injured (June 19, 2025) A two-vehicle crash has forced the closure of State Highway 58 in Paremata on Thursday evening, leaving one person seriously injured. Emergency services responded to… ...
Wellington’s Future, Reimagined by Massey Researchers (June 16, 2025) A new guidebook developed by Massey University researchers offers a fresh vision for Wellington’s urban and regional future, spotlighting community-led innovations tackling climate resilience, housing,… ...
Buses Replace Trains Over Matariki Weekend (June 16, 2025) Passengers across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead and expect delays over the Matariki long weekend, as KiwiRail undertakes significant rail infrastructure… ...
Happy Valley to Host New 80-Bus Metlink Depot (June 16, 2025) A new bus depot will be built in Happy Valley, Wellington, with capacity for up to 80 buses, as part of a strategic move by… ...
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… ...