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Secure your spot: Early bird pricing ends soon
'We’re excited to have renowned journalist Paddy Gower as this year’s MC.'
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Onam festival a blend of tradition and modernity
Onam is set to be celebrated in Waikanae.
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Retro band coming to Paekākāriki
The BeatGirls are bringing groovy moves and well-known tunes to St Peter's Village Hall.
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Heads up: Major roadworks on the horizon for Raumati Rd
The repair work will take place in spring and will involve stop/go traffic management.
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![From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
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.
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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.
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Shirley Murray wrote more than 400 hymns that are sung around the world
Anne Manchester will share the story of a biography.
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Arthavidu grateful for the gift of cricket
Not only did he shrug off the effects of jetlag, he anchored the innings.
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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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
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
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Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
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Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
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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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Rural news
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Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
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Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
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Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region
COMMENT: This area has "an awful lot" of pollen.
Car news & advice
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Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice
Can we learn to live in a cabin with no buttons?
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Suzuki Jimny Sierra long term test: hot child in the city
The Jimny isn't designed for the city, but we're not surprised it's popular as a town car.
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Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.
OneRoof property news
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Rich-lister offloads NZ’s largest Bunnings Warehouse for $51m
Auckland property one of several Ben Cook has been trying to sell.
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Rate cut fuels immediate upturn in NZ housing market - hottest cities revealed
New figures show where Kiwis are looking to buy.
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Mortgage fight intensifies - could the one-year rate drop to 5% by Xmas?
First-home buyers' purchase power has jumped overnight.
More Kapiti news
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Arohanui Hospice seeks community feedback to shape future services
'Your input is vital to our success.'
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College students help improve life in Vietnam village
The work was physical but rewarding.
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First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.
![Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
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Athlete channels negatives into positives after Olympic taekwondo dream shattered
Eisa Mozhdeh is keeping his Olympic dream alive despite setback.
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Waikanae Gymnastic Club celebrates 40 years
The club has celebrated its birthday by naming two new life members.
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Lotto win for Kāpiti Coast player
The player is one of 36 players nationally who won Second Division in last night's draw.
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Renowed Indian potter begins Te Horo residency
Tinni Arora will work at The Kilns until the end of September.
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College teacher thrives as Goldie mascot at Olympics
'It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime.'
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Artist wins high commendation with unique ribbed condom art
A Waikanae artist was awarded one of 10 highly commended prizes.
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Waikanae power couple brings Banksy’s artistic revolution to Wellington
The exhibition features the largest collection of Banksy artwork.
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Local hero honoured at Life Education national conference
“It was totally unexpected and [I] felt very honoured.'