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, […]
Transport
‘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 […]
Ram Raids reactions
When Kāpiti was hit with a series of Ram Raids late last year there was a public outcry and a call for harsher penalties as […]
Council seeks solid commitment for construction of Ō2NL
Horowhenua District Councillors penned a letter to the new Minister of Transport Hon David Parker this week seeking assurances that funding is committed for the […]
Buses in Kāpiti reduced during all-day industrial action
Bus passengers in Kāpiti are advised that Metlink bus services on Wednesday 26 July will be running to a Sunday timetable, with the addition of […]
Directional lane closures SH58
Below is some important information about upcoming directional lane closures along State Highway 58. Please plan ahead for directional lane closures on Sunday 30 July […]
Man arrested after fleeing driver incident, Horowhenua
A man has been arrested following a fleeing driver incident in Horowhenua today. Shortly before 12.30pm Police came across a stolen vehicle in Foxton. The […]
Nodding at the Wheel – matter of life and death
Kiwi road bosses say driver fatigue really can be a matter of life and death. “People often think that driver fatigue means falling asleep at […]