Latest Kāpiti news

'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deep

Staunch rugby schools share a rich history.

'Tidiest solution': Goldsmith leans towards axing Broadcasting Standards Authority

It follows a jurisdiction ruling over Sean Plunket's The Platform.

The brewers, bakers, roasters and picklers of the Kāpiti Coast

Nine small-batch-obsessed producers worth seeking out on your next visit.

Kayaker's dramatic rescue prompts police warning

The kayaker had no lifejacket, no communication and a craft not suited for the ocean.

When Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island

Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday.

Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Leadership needs experience, not just ambition

OPINION: What you were doing 20 years ago could determine your leadership credibility.

Public plea after 'brazen' Southland fuel thefts

Police are investigating whether two events within 12 hours are connected.

'Widely known and deeply respected' pilot remembered after fatal helicopter crash

Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.

'Incredibly unlikely': Mayor downplays Bay of Plenty super-council fears

Rural leaders warn against lumping metropolitan and provincial areas together.

Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why

OPINION: Researchers found New Zealand's three worst droughts all hit before 1950.

'We're making pears sexy again': New variety fetches $7 each in global markets

'We want PIQA Red to be the new avocado, a fruit people get genuinely excited about.'

Auckland benefactor buys small town's landmark hospital building for nurses' good work

Estelle Edwards and Carol Rampton's prayers have been answered.

No bills, no grind, no neighbours: Hidden homes in NZ’s far-flung beauty spots

Remote living for those who value their privacy.

Yours for $700m: America's most expensive mansion - how it compares to NZ's record-breakers

The Los Angeles home has 39 bedrooms - 13 of which are for the staff.

Sponsored: New parents ‘fell in love’ with area

Park Green in Karaka offers value & space for family’s first home.

Cold War party house for sale: US consulate home built to host who’s who of NZ - and maybe spies

St Heliers home is on the market for the first time in over 20 years.

Auckland home-sellers are still making the most money - here's how much

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.