Friday 3 DEC 2025
Police would like to speak to any witnesses following an anti-social road user event in Levin earlier this week where two cars were impounded and four people were arrested.
At around 3:15pm on Wednesday 1 January, Police were called to Himatangi Block Road where a number of vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously along the road at the intersection with Motuiti Road.
The vehicles dispersed on Police arrival, but not before two cars were impounded and four people were arrested due to their driving behaviour.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any anti-social road activity, or any dangerous driving in the Levin and Foxton areas on 1 January.
This includes anyone who has CCTV or video footage of potential offending.
Police ask for anyone with information to please update them online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250102/4742.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police would like to speak to any witnesses following an anti-social road user event in Levin earlier this week where two cars were impounded and four people were arrested.
At around 3:15pm on Wednesday 1 January, Police were called to Himatangi Block Road where a number of vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously along the road at the intersection with Motuiti Road.
The vehicles dispersed on Police arrival, but not before two cars were impounded and four people were arrested due to their driving behaviour.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any anti-social road activity, or any dangerous driving in the Levin and Foxton areas on 1 January.
This includes anyone who has CCTV or video footage of potential offending.
Police ask for anyone with information to please update them online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250102/4742.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tuesday DEC 31 2024
Porirua based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira, has retaken ownership of Kapiti and Mana islands today as part of their 2014 Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlement.
Kapiti and Mana Islands are designated Nature and Scientific Reserves respectively, managed by the Department of Conservation. The vesting of ownership does not impact the conservation status or management by the Crown.
Tumu Whakarae CEO Helmut Modlik says Ngāti Toa will uphold their mana whenua obligations, care for the land under their control, and continue to work with the Crown to maintain Kāpiti and Mana islands’ conservation status as a taonga for all New Zealanders.
Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira say “But more importantly, from 2025 onwards we’ll work with our own people to continue building relationships with both islands and the taiao, through ongoing visits, learning about the history and stories of our ancestors,” says Modlik. “Hei iwi toa, hei iwi rangatira.”
A Kapiti/Mana Islands programme of work is being developed by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira that will reconnect Ngāti Toa with Kapiti by establishing a meaningful and authentic footprint on the whenua, to create a welcoming space for their tamariki, mokopuna, and future generations.
Porirua based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira, has retaken ownership of Kapiti and Mana islands today as part of their 2014 Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlement.
Kapiti and Mana Islands are designated Nature and Scientific Reserves respectively, managed by the Department of Conservation. The vesting of ownership does not impact the conservation status or management by the Crown.
Tumu Whakarae CEO Helmut Modlik says Ngāti Toa will uphold their mana whenua obligations, care for the land under their control, and continue to work with the Crown to maintain Kāpiti and Mana islands’ conservation status as a taonga for all New Zealanders.
Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira say “But more importantly, from 2025 onwards we’ll work with our own people to continue building relationships with both islands and the taiao, through ongoing visits, learning about the history and stories of our ancestors,” says Modlik. “Hei iwi toa, hei iwi rangatira.”
A Kapiti/Mana Islands programme of work is being developed by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira that will reconnect Ngāti Toa with Kapiti by establishing a meaningful and authentic footprint on the whenua, to create a welcoming space for their tamariki, mokopuna, and future generations.
Tuesday DEC 31 2024
Horowhenua locals alert Police to high risk driver.
Switched-on motorists who called Police to report a vehicle being driven dangerously along the highway in Horowhenua have likely prevented a major crash after Police were able to intervene and arrest the driver.
At about 1.48pm yesterday, Police received five calls from concerned members of the public regarding a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner north on State Highway 1.
Response Manager Horowhenua, Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin, says calls described the vehicle passing multiple vehicles on double yellow lines, a near miss head on collision and forcing other vehicles off the road.
“One of our patrol cars managed to get behind the vehicle and signalled for it to stop, however it failed to do so.
“A plan was put in place and spikes were deployed, leading to the vehicle eventually stopping.”
Senior Sergeant Gilpin says the driver then fled on foot, jumping fences and into a paddock where he was eventually taken into custody without further incident.
“This was a great result that undoubtedly saved lives and prevented serious injuries on our roads.
“Our plea to people getting on the roads for the remainder of the holiday period is simple - we want you, and your family and friends to get home alive.”
Senior Sergeant Gilpin says this also serves as a reminder to anyone who sees any suspicious behaviour, including dangerous driving, to call us on 111 immediately.
A 31-year-old man will appear in Levin District Court today charged with failing to stop, reckless driving, escapes from Police custody and refusing an officer’s request to give blood.
His vehicle was also impounded.
Horowhenua locals alert Police to high risk driver.
Switched-on motorists who called Police to report a vehicle being driven dangerously along the highway in Horowhenua have likely prevented a major crash after Police were able to intervene and arrest the driver.
At about 1.48pm yesterday, Police received five calls from concerned members of the public regarding a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner north on State Highway 1.
Response Manager Horowhenua, Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin, says calls described the vehicle passing multiple vehicles on double yellow lines, a near miss head on collision and forcing other vehicles off the road.
“One of our patrol cars managed to get behind the vehicle and signalled for it to stop, however it failed to do so.
“A plan was put in place and spikes were deployed, leading to the vehicle eventually stopping.”
Senior Sergeant Gilpin says the driver then fled on foot, jumping fences and into a paddock where he was eventually taken into custody without further incident.
“This was a great result that undoubtedly saved lives and prevented serious injuries on our roads.
“Our plea to people getting on the roads for the remainder of the holiday period is simple - we want you, and your family and friends to get home alive.”
Senior Sergeant Gilpin says this also serves as a reminder to anyone who sees any suspicious behaviour, including dangerous driving, to call us on 111 immediately.
A 31-year-old man will appear in Levin District Court today charged with failing to stop, reckless driving, escapes from Police custody and refusing an officer’s request to give blood.
His vehicle was also impounded.
