Latest Kāpiti news

Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea

From beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered.

Watch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highway

A passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.

Green MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'

The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.

Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

A new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.

Historic train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco Festival

Up to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February.

Flights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ

Heavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.

Simple steps can make farms and orchards safer

Common risks include machinery, vehicles, chemicals and large animals.

Comvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifeline

The lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.

'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-up

Two regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.

'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal

Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.

Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses

Tokoroa once had more than 19,000 residents, with 5000 of them working at the mill.

Farmstrong and rugby: How Hayes Garland found a mental reset during calving

Sponsored content: Hayes Garland's mantra is “I run the farm; the farm doesn’t run me."

The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money

And why they've turned off the gas and embraced charcoal.

Kiwi YouTube stars off to Australia after selling their dream home

Chasing a Plate foodies find buyers for their beach pad after a year of searching.

‘What the hell is that?’: Quirky home by legendary architect must be sold

Sir Ian Athfield designed the house as a wedding present for a close friend.

Former Hare Krishna barn sells after frenzy of curious buyers

Agents got calls from as far afield as France.

Bought in pounds almost 60 years ago, great-granny's lifestyle block now worth over $10m

One of the last big development sites left on Auckland's western fringe is up for grabs.

Mike Hosking misses out as Cromwell car lover's home sells for $2.1m

Three West Coast families snap up motorsport mansion after price drop.