Tornado smashes car windows – Kapiti Coast September 27, 2026 A woman was cut by flying glass when an apparent tornado smashed through her car's rear window, sending stones and debris hurtling across a Kapiti… ...
New Road User Law marks new era for Vulnerable September 27, 2026 The New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust has welcomed the introduction of New Zealand's new mandatory minimum passing-distance law, describing it as a significant… ...
Petrol tanker fire near Otaki September 10, 2026 The truck's cab caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway northbound lane just south of the Ōtaki River around 5am Wednesday. At its peak there… ...
POLICE – Don’t fall for these scam QR stickers if you’re parking in Wellington September 3, 2026 Police says don’t fall for these scam QR stickers if you’re parking in Wellington (Photo of fake sticker attached). "We’ve received complaints of fraudulent parking… ...
Stolen Car vs House – Palmerston North August 27, 2026 A person has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a home in Palmerston North on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the… ...
Update: Arrest after man hit by car August 26, 2026 Acting Detective Sergeant Grant Christian says a man has been arrested in relation to anti-social road user activity near Feilding which left a man in… ...
Police appeal after man hit by car during anti-social road user event in Manawatū August 23, 2026 A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car during an anti-social road user event in Manawatū in the… ...
Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition August 22, 2026 A police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North overnight. Superintendent Dion Bennett said the driver… ...
Attempted railway copper theft lands man in court August 20, 2026 A 54-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to steal copper cable from the rail corridor, damaging the safety signals system. At about 4am on… ...Stop-go traffic planned on SH59 at Paekākāriki (August 16, 2026) Drivers through Paekākāriki can expect daytime delays next week as tree removal work continues along State Highway 59. Stop-go traffic controls will operate in both… ...
High demand for emergency ambulance services (August 13, 2026) Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On… ...
UPDATE: Serious crash south of Waikanae (August 10, 2026) 7.40PM The scene of the crash just south of Waikanae on the old state highway is now being cleared. The seriously damaged car has been… ...
Fatal crash, Levin (July 20, 2026) Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash in Levin this afternoon. The crash on State Highway 1 was reported just before… ...
Extra trains for All Blacks match – Kapiti passengers advised to plan ahead (July 8, 2026) Kapiti rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected… ...
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… ...