Latest Kāpiti news
Meet the top contenders: Electra business and innovation awards finalists revealed
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards finalists have been announced.
Quiet fishmonger's partnership saves life and grows company
The healing process in Vietnam was important for Wayne Pidduck.
Students to hear from New Zealand authors
Eight authors are involved in the pilot of the new initiative.
Can-guessing competition set to aid food bank
Have a guess - how many food cans are in the shopping trolley?
Resilient teen overcomes glandular fever to represent New Zealand at world mountain bike championships
Two important podiums, after the illness, have led to a world title opportunity.
Community rallies to support family after house fire
Four people and a family dog escaped the blaze in Paraparaumu Beach.
Mural brightens dreary museum wall
The mural has special significance for artist Vianney Parata.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
Police quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai case
Breanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.
Special milestone looms for oldest Probus club in the country
A gala luncheon will mark the ocassion.
Company gifts charity prime position on rugby jerseys
Charity's important role gets a major boost.
Proposed subdivision entrance disappoints locals
The Ōtaki subdivision entrance has irked locals.
Premium
From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
Shirley Murray wrote more than 400 hymns that are sung around the world
Anne Manchester will share the story of a biography.
Arthavidu grateful for the gift of cricket
Not only did he shrug off the effects of jetlag, he anchored the innings.
Ōhau Breweriana collection fills a house
Breweriana collectors will be in Ōhau the weekend of November 5 for their AGM.
Mild to red hot: Chilli sauces going for gold
There are many flavours and degrees of heat, from savoury, to fruity, as well as HOT.
Sport news
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
Bike Bus initiative gets kids to school safely and on time
Smiles all around as new service gets under way.
Lifestyle news
From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Rural news
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
Car news & advice
Supercars of the Decades, 1960s: Lamborghini Miura
If any supercar truly sums up the 1960s, it is the Lamborghini Miura.
BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup
New edition adds bigger wheels, extra kit and more style.
One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert
Porsche has unveiled a one-off tribute to one of its legendary racing drivers.
OneRoof property news
Don't get sucked in by 5.99% rates - fixing for longer 'foolish', warn experts
Brokers advise borrowers to hold out for cheaper rates.
Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.
Miner's surprising igloo home in NZ's cheapest town has $390,000 price tag
Jack Ewen's unusual-looking property is built to keep heat in and costs down.
More Kapiti news
One tonne of fish, and more, for flood-affected Wairoa families
Kāpiti has responded to Wairoa's time of need.
Exterminate, exterminate: Predator Free Waikanae launched
First trapping line next to expressway.
Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.
New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Media personality to MC business awards
Organisers announced the award finalists and guest MC this week.
New infrastructure aims to improve safety for all road users
'It’s great to see this new piece of infrastructure in place.'
Surviving rips: Lifeguards teach ocean safety at Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki lifeguards are hosting an event to educate the public on rips.
Build it and they will come: Themed mini putt plans in motion
Identification of a possible site is under way
Kāpiti artists shine in annual Parkin Drawing Prize shortlist
Two Kāpiti artists have been selected as finalists in the Parkin Drawing Prize.
RNZAF Base Ōhakea has connected to a new potable water scheme
The base no longer has to rely on bore water.