Arrest made after Otaki Ram Raids
A young person has been arrested and charged in relation to two recent ram raids, after Levin Police executed a search warrant at an Ōtaki […]
Transport
Freight Train Incident Blocks Otaihanga Crossing
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
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
A 36 year old Kāpiti 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]