Motorists shaken as objects thrown from Porirua overbridge
Police are investigating two incidents of objects being thrown on to passing traffic from a Wellington overbridge over the weekend.
One vehicle was “written off” and a driver in another car was left with glass in her mouth after her windscreen was damaged.
A police spokesperson confirmed that two cars were damaged when a road sign and a bottle were thrown from what Stuff understands was the Mungavin overbridge above State Highway near Porirua.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
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