Award highlights Māori education research

"A smile on their face is worth more than gold," says local hero Rod Clifton.

"All they have to do is raise the road and then the road becomes a dyke."

Heavy rainfall swamps Kāpiti district.

Vibrant, friendly and colourful dining experiences are endless on the Kāpiti Coast.

White tui leaves watcher with 'spiritual feeling of wonder'

"We have quite a wide variety of work," says Paraparaumu design company.

"I can at least go down to the shops and get stuff whereas before it would knacker me ..."

"It is a tremendous relief to us to know that the gallery will be upgraded..."

'We know there is a strong market for an innovative, high-quality retirement community.'

"This is an ideal opportunity to set our sights higher and invest in our community."

"It was very close to taking the whole house."

"It will provide a great base for rangatahi ..."

"I knew before the car left the tarmac that it was the end of our day."

"He said we should buy a Lotto ticket."

"My whole modus operandi is not to be like anyone else..."

'My goal was to be a finalist but I didn't think I would because ...'

"It was a bit overwhelming and incredible for so many reasons."

"We're also a family business so every cent counts."

"It did sell out quite quickly."

"I wondered why he got two bravery awards."

"We're very appreciative of the foundation and all those people that gave their time ..."

"The people have been fantastic and that's probably the main thing we will miss."

"You can't do things if you don't work as a team."

The Verlaines' Graeme Downes humbled by royal honour.

Ōtaki to North Levin Expressway confirmed

Hundreds farewell Rick Goodman.

In his hands, the clay transformed into something extra special.

Kaye and Rob Clarke put bookshop up for sale.

"If it's not 100 per cent perfect, it doesn't go out."

Hope not lost that vital equipment will be found.

A college student and his father have completed a gruelling Cape to Bluff bike ride.

"We're very blessed."

"A lot of food was taken."

Show and shine key feature of VW Nationals.

"We've created a programme that is meaningful and purposeful to them."

"I have loved my time at Kāpiti College..."

"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."

Small whale models created to highlight life-size whale sculptural project.

"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

"It's a wonderful book and Adrienne would be so happy."

A flight transporting a mother to her seriously ill baby tried to land four times.

Book publisher Roger Steele has become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

The boutique hotel in a quiet corner of Paraparaumu continues to amaze.

The Mataihuka walkway is an achievable walk offering stunning views.

The elite swimmer from Horowhenua said she was "extremely lucky."

'Light aircraft lose the flexibility to respond to changing conditions'

The late Sir Len Southward honoured in museum.

Year: mid 1962. Mission: sail from Yokohama to Los Angeles.

A decision not to stay in a queue saved George Billing's life.

"The only reason I haven't had a punch on the nose over the years is because..."

The dog that wouldn't eat alone tops his show class.

"A lot of people are genuinely interested in what we do and how we do it."

'It's such an iconic tale and a unique story to Kāpiti.'

Kapiti Coast Airport future focus of meeting.