Excuses, excuses: New Police campaign no laughing matter
When it comes to speeding our Highway Patrol officers have heard it all, literally. From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists have […]
Transport
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Sandy
This Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Metlink is celebrating the drivers who pull out all the stops for its network. Everyone needs a reason to get […]
Steam Inc and the Semi Circle Rail Cruise
This diesel hauled train will run from Wellington, heading north along the western coastline picking up passengers at Porirua, Paekākāriki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Ōtaki, Levin, Palmerston […]
Breaking: Car Ablaze on Highway South of Otaki
A vehicle has erupted in flames just south of Ōtaki, leading to anticipated delays for motorists traveling south on the Highway. Both Police and Fire […]
Charges following motorway protest
Restore Passenger Rail protesters caused major disruption to the capital’s commuter traffic today, this time atop a gantry above State Highway 1. The remaining protester […]
Arrests made and charges laid as Police target organised crime group
Wellington Police have charged 11 people for their roles in a syndicate allegedly responsible for supplying the class A controlled drug methamphetamine. Detective Senior Sergeant […]
Police appealing for witnesses to fatal Ōtaki crash
A person died in a two-vehicle crash in Ōtaki last Friday. Police are appealing for witnesses. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred on Mill Rd, […]
‘Bureaucratic madness’ – Te Horo waits 12 years for a bus
By Ian Carson The lack of any bus service is frustrating Te Horo locals who see the 290 bus between Waikanae and Ōtaki cruising past […]
Jail for dangerous drink-driver
A 42-year-old driver with a “menacing driving history” has been jailed for drink-driving in a fashion that made him a danger and risk to all […]
Kapiti – the good old days
This photo features an A40 Devon at what was then the Paraparaumu Ramp Service Station. Locals may recognise this as the area where Boat City […]