Air Chathams takes off from Kapiti Coast June 9, 2026 Air Chathams says it is suspending all air services for the Kapiti Coast effective from 31 July this year. Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says… ...
Police crackdown curbs dangerous and nuisance driving June 2, 2026 Inspector Marty Gray, Manawatū Area Commander says Police in Manawatū have spent King's Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. Police treating… ...
Fatal crash in Waikanae June 1, 2026 A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after… ...
Community collaboration cracks case of youths targeting vehicles May 27, 2026 Police have charged three youths following reports of suspicious activity around vehicles in Whanganui. Yesterday, Police were able to act quickly on information received to… ...
Metlink passengers advised to plan ahead for King’s Birthday rail closures May 25, 2026 Metlink is urging passengers to plan ahead this King’s Birthday weekend, with buses replacing trains across the rail network while KiwiRail carries out planned infrastructure… ...
Contactless payments restored on Metlink buses May 25, 2026 Metlink can confirm that contactless payment functionality (e-pay) has now been restored across its bus network following a recent software issue with Snapper equipment. A… ...
Greater Wellington backs increased rail use during fuel supply crisis April 30, 2026 Greater Wellington strongly supports the Minister for Rail’s call for increased use of rail to move freight during the current fuel supply crisis, particularly for… ...
Kāpiti stormwater network holding up well, monitoring continues April 21, 2026 Kāpiti Coast District Council is continuing to keep a close eye on the complex weather system passing through the Wellington region. Duty Controller Richard Hopkins… ...
State of emergency declared for the Wellington region April 20, 2026 A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region to support the response to ongoing severe weather, flooding and infrastructure impacts. The declaration was made… ...Greater Wellington urges Government to support public transport during fuel crisis (April 8, 2026) Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to support Public Transport Authorities facing sharp increases in diesel prices, warning that without intervention passengers could face… ...
Four arrests from night of 200 anti-social road users (April 5, 2026) Four people have been arrested, two vehicles seized and dozens of infringements issued after an anti-social road user event which was largely concentrated around the… ...
Fatal crash – Palmerston North (March 24, 2026) One person has died and three others are injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on… ...
Waikanae crash update (February 24, 2026) 7pm: A car involved in a crash at the Te Moana Rd, Main Rd intersection in Waikanae is in the process of being cleared. Police… ...
PGA traffic and parking at Kapiti Landing (February 18, 2026) The Quinovic NZ PGA Championship is taking place at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club from 19 to 22 February 2026, and there will be some changes… ...
Catch a ride to the game with Metlink – extra public transport for Hurricanes and Phoenix (February 18, 2026) Extra capacity on some Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika clash (7.05pm, Friday 20 February) and… ...
Kapiti Coffee & Cars draws crowd to Southwards (February 10, 2026) Kapiti's Coffee & Cars, back for Season 8 at Southward Car Museum continues to draw large crowds. On Saturday hundreds of locals and visitors turned… ...
Names released – helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area (February 3, 2026) Police have released the names of the two people who died in the helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill on 28 January. They were Cole Christopher… ...
Update: Two people killed in helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area (January 28, 2026) Two people have died in a helicopter crash north of Wellington this morning. Police were notified to the crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area at… ...
Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area (January 28, 2026) Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area.Police were notified at 7.30am via activation of an automated crash alert.Maritime NZ’s… ...
Serious Levin crash – vehicle earlier fled police (January 2, 2026) A vehicle involved in a serious crash on Thursday night had earlier fled police. Inspector Ashley Gurney said an investigation had been launched following the two-vehicle… ...
Car theft Youths using TikTok get big shock from quick cops (December 19, 2025) Police caught a group of youths on the job while they livestreamed their alleged car thefts at about 3.30am today in Palmerston North. Manawatu Area… ...
Kapiti homicide – vehicles sought – home invasion led to death (December 15, 2025) Police investigating the death of a man in Waikanae are asking the public for information and vehicle sightings. Police have now charged five gang associates… ...
Heading to Palmy over the Hapuawhenua Viaduct (December 13, 2025) This superb photo (full version below) was taken by Xavier Koenigshberger of the Ww 644 putting on an impressive display over the 414 metre Hapuawhenua… ...
Car swipes bike in Paraparaumu (December 10, 2025) Good samaritan Richard Rankin helped a youngster earlier tonight who had just been hit by a red late model hatchback. Richard says it happened on… ...
Police: 18-year-old dies following Manawatū crash (November 21, 2025) Police have reported an 18-year-old woman has died following a crash in Manawatū on Tuesday 18 November. "The crash, involving a car and a truck,… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning (October 22, 2025) UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for… ...
Wellington region state highway roadworks – 18 – 24 October (October 17, 2025) Roadworks are weather dependent and may be postponed. State Highway 1 Mt Victoria Tunnel CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday night, 9pm – 4.30am Full road closure… ...
Truck collides with Freight Train at Waikanae Station (October 15, 2025) The crash scene near Waikanae this morning. Photo: Supplied RNZ// A train has collided with a truck on a crossing in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast. Emergency… ...