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.… ...
Crash on SH58 Causes Westbound Delays Near Haywards Interchange (January 3, 2025) A crash on State Highway 58 near the Haywards Interchange has disrupted westbound traffic this morning, causing delays for motorists heading toward Porirua. The incident,… ...
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… ...