Get off the phone – you’re Driving
Wellington Police disappointed at the number of drivers using cellphones while driving Wellington Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Matt Fitzgerald says Police identified 51 […]
Transport
Traffic control for Paraparaumu Stormwater network upgrade
A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. More than 800 metres of new, larger stormwater pipe […]
Key milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka Kotahi for its new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway – a […]
Wellington and Porirua buses to use Saturday timetables in January
Most Metlink buses in Wellington city and Porirua will use their Saturday timetables on weekdays from 4 to 27 January.Routes 13, 28, 33, 34, 35, […]
Kapiti man tumbles 40m over rock and bush
Police say a rescue today is a reminder to be prepared before going bush. A man has been flown to hospital after falling during a […]
Critical injury in Car Fire prompts caution
UPDATE: A person critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has passed away in hospital. Emergency services were alerted to the car […]
Expressway opening – a great Christmas present
By Shelly Warwick – Ōtaki Ward Councillor Leaving home this morning and getting onto the old SH1 just north of Ōtaki was brilliant. Usually at […]
Police disappointed after checkpoint fails
Wellington Police are disappointed after 15 drivers tested for excess breath alcohol last night as part of a crack-down on drink driving over the festive […]
Expressway bypasses Otaki shops
Ōtaki Main St appears to have taken on a ghostly quiet on what is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The new […]
Tales from December Skies
From Aviation Tales by John Skene A lot seems to happen during December in our aviation world and I thought it appropriate to mention but […]