Car Fire Shuts Johnsonville Northbound Offramp on SH1 December 20, 2024 A four-wheel drive has caught fire on the Johnsonville northbound offramp on State Highway 1, prompting authorities to close the offramp until further notice. The… ...
Visible Police Presence for Gang Funeral in Hutt Valley and Porirua December 17, 2024 Police are maintaining a visible presence in the Hutt Valley and Porirua today as they monitor the funeral of a prominent gang member, following the… ...
Rolling Car Causes Minor Collision at Porirua Station December 16, 2024 A minor car park incident occurred at Porirua Station this morning, Monday, 16 December, at approximately 7:15 a.m. A parked vehicle, left without the handbrake… ...
Crash at Paremata Road Intersection Prompts Warnings December 15, 2024 A crash occurred today on Paremata Road at the Bayview and Seaview Road intersection. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid the area if possible. Details… ...
Porirua City Drives Sustainability with Electric Vehicles December 12, 2024 Porirua City Council has taken a significant step towards reducing costs and emissions by integrating nine electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Introduced in early… ...
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users November 26, 2024 Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via… ...
Traffic disruptions likely for Gang related funeral – Porirua November 13, 2024 Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police are aware of a gang related funeral in the Porirua area today. “The procession is expected… ...
No Bikes on Buses – Metlink Follows Ban by NZTA November 8, 2024 Bike racks on Metlink buses will be temporarily disabled from Saturday, 9 November, until further notice, following an advisory from the New Zealand Transport Agency… ...
Road Closures for Infrastructure Work in Porirua October 4, 2024 Major infrastructure upgrades are set to begin in early November in eastern Porirua, causing temporary road closures. The work, led by Porirua City Council, Wellington… ...Three Drivers Face Court After Speeding Over 150km/h (October 1, 2024) Wellington Police are urging drivers to slow down following an alarming increase in motorists exceeding speed limits, particularly over the last week. Among these drivers,… ...
Titahi Bay Road Project Stalls, Amid Funding Cuts (September 27, 2024) A major infrastructure project aimed at improving coastal resilience and providing a shared walking and cycling path in Porirua has come to an abrupt halt… ...
Porirua Projects at Risk Amid $134 Million Transport Funding Shortfall (September 12, 2024) Porirua faces significant cuts to its transport services and infrastructure projects following a $134 million funding shortfall in the Greater Wellington Region. The shortfall comes… ...
KiwiRail Fined After Ferry Incident (September 11, 2024) KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 after the Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 passengers on board. The incident occurred on January 28, 2023,… ...
Police Patrol Car Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver (August 25, 2024) Two police officers in Lower Hutt are fortunate to have escaped injury after their patrol car was struck by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday… ...
Stopping drivers in their tracks, Police disrupt illegal street racing activity (July 28, 2024) Police were out in force last night taking enforcement action against antisocial vehicle users, and disrupting illegal street racing activity Porirua and the Hutt Valley.… ...
Navigators to Enhance Safety at Porirua Railway Station (July 19, 2024) Starting Monday 22 July, Porirua Railway Station will see the introduction of a new safety initiative aimed at enhancing security and fostering a sense of… ...
Police appeal for information following assault, SH59, Porirua (July 4, 2024) Warning: Story contains sensitive content. Police are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an assault on State Highway 59 yesterday, Wednesday 3… ...
Update on Spinnaker Drive slip (July 4, 2024) Porirua Council remains focused on reopening Spinnaker Drive as soon as practical, subject to competing activities across the city. Currently, Council is working through the… ...
Man arrested following fleeing driver incident, Porirua-Kāpiti (July 2, 2024) A man has been arrested after a fleeing driver incident across the Porirua-Kāpiti region earlier today. Inspector Renee Perkins, Area Commander says Police identified a… ...
Reminder: Metlink Fare Increase from 1 July (June 26, 2024) Starting 1 July, fares on bus, rail, and ferry services under Metlink will see a 10% increase. This adjustment was sanctioned by the Greater Wellington… ...
Bold New Strategy Paves Way to Low-Carbon Future (June 26, 2024) A new strategy released by Greater Wellington outlines a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future and the urgent actions required to achieve it. The Wellington… ...
Porirua Rugby Fans Pumped for Canes vs Chiefs Semi-Final (June 14, 2024) Porirua residents gearing up for the Hurricanes vs Chiefs semi-final this Saturday, 15 June, can expect a smoother commute thanks to Metlink's expanded services. In… ...
Boost to Buses and Trains, for Canes’ Quarterfinal (June 6, 2024) In anticipation of the quarterfinal match between the Hurricanes and the Melbourne Rebels at Sky Stadium on Saturday, 8 June, Metlink is enhancing its transport… ...
Kelly Fox radio interview with Nikki Carroll (June 5, 2024) Great interview of Kelly Fox on Coast Access Radio with Nikki Carroll. Kelly Fox of Traffic Fox fame Conversations at Coast Access Radio features interviews… ...
New Fixed Bus Lane Cameras in Wellington: What Porirua Commuters Need to Know (June 5, 2024) Starting Monday, 10 June, Porirua residents commuting to Wellington will encounter new fixed cameras monitoring bus lane usage on Adelaide Road and Manners Street. This… ...
Porirua’s Push to Reduce Drink Driving (June 3, 2024) In a bid to curb the alarming rates of drink driving in the Wellington region, the Porirua City Council has joined forces with NZTA Waka… ...
UPDATE: Body found in search for man overboard (May 28, 2024) Police have located a body in the search for a man who reportedly fell from a Wellington ferry early on Friday. Members of the Police… ...
Look up. Look out! Metlink gets behind road safety week (May 22, 2024) Metlink is getting behind Road Safety Week (20-26 May) by drawing attention to the collective responsibility of keeping each other safe on the road. Road Safety week… ...
Porirua Traffic updates, Found by Fox (May 19, 2024) Kelly Fox runs the largest Traffic update Facebook page covering the wider Porirua Region. Affable, quick witted and good humoured, Kelly tackled one of the… ...