Name release: Fatal crash, Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe January 15, 2025 Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe on Sunday 12 January. He was 68-year-old… ...
Otaki Projects underway January 13, 2025 Kāpiti Council projects in Ōtaki are kicking off for the new year, with work on the wastewater upgrade getting underway again. In January the crew… ...
Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday January 9, 2025 Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...
Transports of delight at Kapiti Gallery January 6, 2025 Historical ships, planes and trains feature in the latest art exhibition in the Roderick and Gillian Deane Community Art Space at the Paraparaumu Library. Local… ...
Police appeal for information following anti-social road activity January 4, 2025 Police would like to speak to any witnesses following an anti-social road user event in Levin earlier this week. At around 3:15pm on Wednesday 1… ...
Police veteran killed in line of duty January 1, 2025 New Zealand Police have issued the following statement after the tragic death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. "It’s with the deepest sadness that we advise… ...
Horowhenua Locals alert Police to high risk driver December 31, 2024 Switched-on motorists who called Police to report a vehicle being driven dangerously along the highway in Horowhenua have likely prevented a major crash after Police… ...
Man charged with attempted murder of Kapiti cyclist December 28, 2024 A man is due in Porirua District Court today charged with attempted murder following an incident with a cyclist in Kāpiti. Police were called to… ...
Arrest made after Otaki Ram Raids December 17, 2024 A young person has been arrested and charged in relation to two recent ram raids, after Levin Police executed a search warrant at an Otaki… ...Freight Train Incident Blocks Otaihanga Crossing (December 12, 2024) A freight train has become disconnected near Otaihanga, causing its rear carriages to block the railway crossing. Authorities are urging people to avoid the area,… ...
Train vs Trailor at Waikanae Crossing (December 6, 2024) Story and photos by Jeff Simmonds Normally train vs car/trailor ends in tragedy and that was very nearly the case in Waikanae this afternoon when… ...
Kapiti church car crash charges laid (November 30, 2024) A 36 year old Kapiti man who has been held in custody following a car crash late September will be before the Porirua District Court… ...
Kapiti Coast Christmas Parade and Festival (November 26, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council invites you to put Sunday 8 December on the calendar when the Christmas Parade and Festival will offer a day of… ...
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… ...
Safer Plates – Kāpiti Community Patrol (November 12, 2024) Keep thieves away from your vehicle’s rego plates. An event to find out about Safer Plates is being held on Saturday 23 November 2025 at… ...
Kāpiti Expressway speed limit goes to 110 (November 11, 2024) Some people may remember the Government campaign in trying to reduce crashes and deaths on the roads that read Speed Kills – Slow Down. More… ...
Police appeal for Ōtaki Beach crash information (November 7, 2024) Police are seeking witnesses to a crash in Ōtaki Beach yesterday that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin says the crash involved… ...
Driver jailed – cell phone use caused fatal crash (October 26, 2024) A truck driver who spent more than a third of her driving time using her phone in the two hours before she caused a fatal… ...
Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passing through (October 20, 2024) RIVER CITY EXPRESS: Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passed through Kapiti and Horowhenua this morning on its way to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui. This… ...
Police urge drivers to take care, after a shocking day on the roads (October 17, 2024) Police say the deaths of four people yesterday are a chilling reminder of what can go wrong on our roads. Two drivers died following a… ...
Three drivers face court after driving in excess of 150km/h (September 30, 2024) Kapiti and Horowhenua have seen a spate of high speed incidents recently (see video below), some of which ended in serious crashes. Wellington Police are… ...
A tough day at Paraparaumu Beach – Car park full again (September 22, 2024) It wasn't the best day today for the Kapiti Island ferry tractor and trailer 😢 Below a few comments... UPDATE: well it looks like the… ...
Car flips and crashes in to Kapiti Church carpark (September 22, 2024) A car flipped, rolled and ended on its roof in the car park of the Coast Community Church in Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu. The incident happened… ...
Man arrested after dangerous driving through Waikanae (September 20, 2024) A man has been taken into custody after a vehicle was seen being driven erratically in Waikanae around 11am this morning. The vehicle collided into… ...
Kapiti riders mount up for safe road use (September 16, 2024) TE HORO Vulnerable Road User Pass Wide and Slow New Zealand Awareness ride was a huge success yesterday. Tina and the team were out spreading… ...
Full speed ahead for Kāpiti Expressway (September 5, 2024) A 110km/h speed limit for the Kāpiti Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) has been approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Transport Minister Simeon… ...
Officers lucky to escape injury after car hit by suspected drunk driver (August 25, 2024) Two Police officers are shaken but unharmed after their patrol car was hit by a suspected intoxicated driver early on Sunday. The police car was… ...
Buses replace trains for union meeting (August 21, 2024) Rail passengers in the Wellington Region should expect longer travel times on some off-peak services on Wednesday 21 August because of a union meeting for… ...
Swift entry through Kiwibank window (August 5, 2024) KiwiBank at Coastlands received an unexpected visit tonight (Monday) just before 6pm when the elderly driver of a brand new Swift rode over the curb… ...
