Car Crash Commercial hits its target
A third (34%) of drivers who had been involved in an accident said driver distraction was the cause. Poor weather conditions (14%) and reckless/dangerous driving (11%) rounded […]
Transport
Two-way traffic returns to Waikanae Bridge
NZTA Waka Kotahi have removed the southbound closure on Waikanae Bridge and opening it back up to two-way traffic. NZTA’s Emma Speight, Director Regional Relationships […]
110km/h – NZTA plans to increase speed on Kapiti Expressway
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will begin consultation this month on raising speed limits for the Kāpiti Expressway to 110km/h. “Boosting economic growth and productivity […]
Easter Road Deaths – police urge extra care
Inspector Craig McKay is urging drivers to show extra caution driving over the Easter weekend following a series of fatality and serious injury accidents. “We […]
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares
Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living […]
Metlink’s Airport Express set to break 2023 patronage record
Eight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set. 364,191 trips were recorded on […]
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape
This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials, […]
Man arrested following car break-ins across Kapiti Coast
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a spate of car break-ins across the Kāpiti Coast. A search warrant was executed and further enquiries following […]
Waikanae Bridge protest calls for action
Ōtaki MP Tim Costley addressed a crowd protesting the closure of the southern lane across the Waikanae Bridge which is planned to be in place […]
Kapiti says no to Clip On traffic Chaos
By KCNews reporters Kāpiti Coasters have had a hectic time of it over the last few years with major disruptions from roadworks and the saga […]