Transport

Alt text: Traffic queues on State Highway 58 near Belmont Rd as emergency services respond to a serious crash and road closure.

SH58 closed after serious crash near Belmont Rd March 31, 2026 State Highway 58 between Haywards and Pāuatahanui remains closed following a serious crash near Belmont Rd on Tuesday afternoon, with delays expected into the evening.… ...

250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua March 31, 2026 The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...

Wide view of a multi-lane roundabout interchange with light traffic and clear road markings.

Porirua roads this week: Night closures and stop-go controls March 27, 2026 Porirua drivers are being warned to expect delays, detours and overnight closures as a busy week of state highway roadworks rolls out from Saturday, March… ...

A police officer stands beside a patrol car with flashing lights on a narrow rural road, with cones and a “Road Closed” sign blocking access while other responders work in the background.

Two die in North Wellington Crash March 26, 2026 Two people have been found dead after a car was discovered upside down in a stream on Mākara Beach Road in rural Wellington on Wednesday… ...

Police vehicles block a narrow rural section of Mākara Rd, with a “Road Closed” sign placed behind a patrol car. The road curves along a hillside with fencing and trees, while officers attend an incident further ahead.

Regional News: Car crashes into Wellington stream March 25, 2026 Emergency services have closed part of Mākara Rd this morning after a car was found upside down in a rural stream west of Wellington. Police… ...

A commuter stands on a train platform raising a hand as a yellow commuter train approaches the station.

Porirua commuters shift to buses and trains March 24, 2026 Porirua residents are increasingly turning to public transport as concerns grow over global fuel supply, with early signs showing a rise in bus and train… ...

A divided section of State Highway 58 in Porirua, with two lanes in each direction separated by flexible median posts, curving through green hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Porirua Drivers: Roadworks bring closures and delays this week March 20, 2026 Motorists across Porirua are being urged to allow extra travel time this week, with multiple state highway works bringing lane closures, stop-go controls and overnight… ...

A bus displaying “Train Replacement” picks up commuters at a crowded Wellington station platform.

Train services replaced by buses over Easter and ANZAC March 19, 2026 Train services across the Wellington region, including routes used by Porirua commuters, will be replaced by buses over the Easter and Anzac long weekends as… ...

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

Porirua Roadworks Update For The Week Ahead March 13, 2026 Drivers travelling through Porirua and along key state highways toward Kāpiti and the Hutt Valley are being advised to expect delays next week as several… ...

Vehicle seized after reckless driving at Whenua Tapu Cemetery (March 11, 2026) Police have seized a vehicle and are searching for other drivers after reports of reckless driving inside a Porirua cemetery earlier this week. Wellington District… ...

Porirua Roadworks Update For The Week Ahead (March 6, 2026) Drivers travelling through Porirua can expect lane changes and stop-go traffic controls on nearby state highways during the week of March 7 to 13. The… ...

Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors (March 5, 2026) A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme,… ...

Porirua Drivers: This weeks roadworks update (February 27, 2026) Porirua and Kāpiti Coast drivers will face several overnight closures and lane changes on State Highways 1, 58 and 59 from Saturday as NZ Transport… ...

Public Notice: State Highway 1 Transmission Gully roadworks update (February 27, 2026) NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 27 Feb 2026 3:21pm | Wellington Drivers are warned to expect lane closures at Waitangirua in the motorway’s north… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...