Glider pilots escape crash landing
A pilot and passenger walked away uninjured after a motorised glider crash-landed in a barley field in Te Horo. Constable Mike Howland said the aircraft […]
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Raumati Beach dairy liquor licence under threat from underage sales
Police will seek the cancellation of a Kāpiti Coast dairy’s liquor licence after it sold alcohol to underage teens twice in the same night. The […]
$100,000 cannabis operation foiled by police
On Tuesday 18th December 2012 the Kāpiti Police Crime Control Unit (CCU) executed a planned drugs search warrant on a Waikanae Beach residential address. Located […]
More patience, fewer patients: MTA asks motorists to drive smart, drive safe, and relax on the roads
At this time of year, everyone is on the road, trying to get to their favourite holiday destination, as fast as they can. Unfortunately with […]
Grant enables more cyclists to hone skills
A 30-year drought of cyclist skills training in the Wellington region is set to end now that Greater Wellington Regional Council has won a grant […]
Surviving the Christmas shopping spree
Going shopping over the holiday period can be a bit like going into battle with retailers who use every sneaky scheme they can think of […]
A resting time on Kāpiti Island
Ōtaki Police celebrated Christmas with a well deserved day off on Kāpiti Island this week.The 10 member force included Santa,(aka Senior Constable Terry Moore) who […]
SPCA Offers Kiwis a High Welfare Option this Christmas
The SPCA Blue Tick team has been busy this year adding additional species to their Blue Tick accreditation scheme so that Kiwis can have a […]
Putting the heart in heartland: NZs most generous towns – Paekākāariki high on the list
By looking at the numbers and locations of gifts given through the Oxfam Unwrapped appeal, the 2012 Generosity List names New Zealand’s most charitable towns. […]