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 […]
Month: December 2022
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 […]
And so it begins… Patience required
Looks like the Holiday traffic has started early and patience is required. From early afternoon the road between Waikanae and Ōtaki has been very slow. […]
A Giving Christmas for Kapiti
The Kāpiti Cancer Society says the public are being very generous this Christmas and they are grateful for the assistance. The table at Coastlands has […]
Fatal Crash in Levin
One person has died following a single vehicle crash on The Avenue (State Highway 1), Levin, overnight. Police responded to a report of a crash […]
Collaborative approach seeks to enhance community safety and security
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on Wednesday 14 December between Horowhenua District Council, Levin Police, Waitārere Beach Progressive & Ratepayers Association Incorporated (WBPRA), […]