Porirua crash survivor urges action on illegal dirt biking
By Checkpoint RNZ A woman who was off work for a year after being seriously injured in a head-on collision with a speeding dirt bike […]
Transport
Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes
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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]