Transport

A yellow and silver Metlink train travels along railway tracks beside a Wellington station platform.

Metlink raises fares, cuts off-peak discount May 18, 2026 Wellington public transport passengers are paying higher fares after Metlink increased prices by 3.1 percent on Friday, May 15. The off-peak Snapper fare discount has… ...

Black background graphic with bold red and white text stating that 18 people have been killed on the roads in 10 days, attributed to Police.

Wellington Police issue warning after surge in road deaths May 3, 2026 Wellington District Police are urging drivers to take greater care after a sharp rise in road deaths across New Zealand. The warning follows 18 deaths… ...

Lightning forks across a dark sky over Wellington’s coastline, with overlaid text reading “Severe Thunderstorm Warning Wellington”.

Thunderstorms sweep Wellington, heavy rain warnings issued April 19, 2026 Severe thunderstorms moving across the Wellington region have prompted urgent warnings for Porirua, Lower Hutt and surrounding areas, with heavy rain expected to cause flooding… ...

Uniformed service personnel stand guard on the steps of a war memorial at night, illuminated by soft purple and white lighting, with trees and stone walls in the background.

Wellington hosts Anzac Day services April 18, 2026 Wellington will mark Anzac Day with a full programme of commemorations across the capital on Saturday, April 25, including a Dawn Service, national ceremony and… ...

Busy Wellington intersection with multiple lanes of traffic waiting at lights, overhead signage warning of road closures ahead.

Night roadworks, ramp closures affect Wellington traffic April 18, 2026 A series of overnight ramp closures and lane restrictions across Wellington’s motorway network will affect drivers this week, with works scheduled from Sunday through to… ...

A yellow double-decker Metlink bus drives through a city street lined with historic buildings on a wet day.

Greater Wellington seeks fuel relief, warns of cuts April 15, 2026 Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the Government to step in with targeted support for public transport as rising diesel prices put pressure on services… ...

A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a blue blazer smiles at the camera in a well-lit indoor office setting.

Council reappoints Corry, confirms leadership continuity April 15, 2026 Greater Wellington Regional Council has reappointed chief executive Nigel Corry for a further two-year term following a formal performance review. The decision, confirmed on 14… ...

Traffic is backed up on a motorway as emergency services respond to a crash, with warning signage visible above the road.

Crash on SH1 Wellington causes major commuter delays April 14, 2026 Motorists faced significant delays into Wellington this morning after a crash on a key route caused congestion during peak travel time. The incident occurred just… ...

Wellington Drivers: Night closures and tunnel works to disrupt traffic April 13, 2026 Drivers across Wellington can expect widespread overnight disruptions this week, with multiple motorway closures, ramp shutdowns and tunnel maintenance works planned from Tawa to Kilbirnie.… ...

Wellington rates rise trimmed, costs shift elsewhere (April 12, 2026) Wellington City Council has lowered its proposed rates increase to 7.4 percent for 2026–27, but the change comes alongside cost shifts that are likely to… ...

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… ...

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

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… ...

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… ...

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

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

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… ...

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… ...