Latest Kāpiti news
Community rallies to support kaumātua's cancer treatment
Givealittle page raises more than $25,000 for Karl Farrell's medicine.
Restorative youth justice oasis Te Kāhu Tiu prepares to soar
Securing a funding stream is the centre's final hurdle.
Inaugural charity auction raises money for food provider
Mills Albert and Wellington Rugby combine to help Bellyful with charity jersey fundraiser.
Heavy rainfall in Kāpiti a reminder to be prepared
There was a lot of rain throughout Kāpiti on Monday.
Kāpiti news in brief: The Warratahs to feature at food fair
The Warratahs will be part of the Kāpiti Food Fair entertainment.
Kāpiti Concert Orchestra set for special performance
The performance marks its 20th anniversary.
Secure your spot: Early bird pricing ends soon
'We’re excited to have renowned journalist Paddy Gower as this year’s MC.'
Onam festival a blend of tradition and modernity
Onam is set to be celebrated in Waikanae.
Retro band coming to Paekākāriki
The BeatGirls are bringing groovy moves and well-known tunes to St Peter's Village Hall.
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
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
Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region
COMMENT: This area has "an awful lot" of pollen.
Car news & advice
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice
Can we learn to live in a cabin with no buttons?
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.
Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.
OneRoof property news
Rich-lister offloads NZ’s largest Bunnings Warehouse for $51m
Auckland property one of several Ben Cook has been trying to sell.
Rate cut fuels immediate upturn in NZ housing market - hottest cities revealed
New figures show where Kiwis are looking to buy.
Mortgage fight intensifies - could the one-year rate drop to 5% by Xmas?
First-home buyers' purchase power has jumped overnight.
More Kapiti news
Arohanui Hospice seeks community feedback to shape future services
'Your input is vital to our success.'
College students help improve life in Vietnam village
The work was physical but rewarding.
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
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
Athlete channels negatives into positives after Olympic taekwondo dream shattered
Eisa Mozhdeh is keeping his Olympic dream alive despite setback.
Waikanae Gymnastic Club celebrates 40 years
The club has celebrated its birthday by naming two new life members.
Lotto win for Kāpiti Coast player
The player is one of 36 players nationally who won Second Division in last night's draw.
Renowed Indian potter begins Te Horo residency
Tinni Arora will work at The Kilns until the end of September.
College teacher thrives as Goldie mascot at Olympics
'It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime.'
Artist wins high commendation with unique ribbed condom art
A Waikanae artist was awarded one of 10 highly commended prizes.
Waikanae power couple brings Banksy’s artistic revolution to Wellington
The exhibition features the largest collection of Banksy artwork.
Local hero honoured at Life Education national conference
“It was totally unexpected and [I] felt very honoured.'