Tag: waikanae
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Three Charged After Copper Cable Theft Attempt in Kāpiti
Three men aged 33, 39 and 45 will appear in Porirua District Court after police tracked suspects from a Waikanae development site, finding 50 metres of cabling and one man hiding in a pond.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceKāpiti CoastWaikanaecopper theftPorirua District CourtRenée Perkinsmethamphetamine
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Petrol Tanker Fire Closes SH1 Between Ōtaki and Waikanae
State Highway 1 is closed between Ōtaki and Waikanae due to a petrol tanker fire reported this morning. Police were alerted around 5:10 AM, with no injuries reported. Diversions are in place, and motorists should expect delays.
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 1ŌtakiWaikanaePetrol Tanker FireRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceTraffic
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Waikanae Pedestrian Dies After Last Week's Crash
A pedestrian involved in a Waikanae crash on May 28 has died. Police are investigating the incident on Ngaio Road, confirming it will not be counted in the King's Birthday weekend road toll.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikanaeWellingtonFatal crashPedestrianNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitRoad safety
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New Zealand WWI Nurse and Florence Nightingale Medalist Catherine Mackenzie Remembered
Catherine "Nan" Mackenzie, a WWI nurse and Florence Nightingale Medal recipient, served with the NZANS, endured personal tragedy, and dedicated her life to nursing and the Red Cross, leaving a legacy of resilience.
HealthConflictWorldPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceMilitaryGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues Catherine MackenzieNew Zealand Army Nursing ServiceFlorence Nightingale MedalWorld War IWellingtonWaikanaeNursing