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Latest Kāpiti news
'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's home
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.
Tainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEO
The news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.
Warning to cancel club rugby games after referee stabbing threat
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti union will cancel senior club games if serious abuse continues.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.
'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire
A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.
First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.
Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.
Rural news
Historic homestead welcomes visitors after transformation
'I came here in December and I just fell in love.'
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.
Car news and advice
BYD Seagull first drive: lost in translation
The Seagull is a small city EV that's cheap and fun to drive. And it could come here.
Are these the most unexceptional British concept cars of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s?
There are some genuinely good ideas here... all rejected by British Leyland.
Higher 110km/h speed limit spreads along Auckland Northern Motorway, but ‘no plan’ to revise single 80km/h section
Johnstones Hill Tunnels aren't safe enough for the higher limit, says Government.
OneRoof property news
Acclaimed artist's Queenstown retreat for sale for first time in nearly 30 years
Kiwi painter's works hang in galleries around the world.
Expats pay nearly $5m for Grey Lynn home eyed by film producers
Demand is high for fully renovated homes in the inner-city suburb.
Rich-lister pays more than $17m to buy houses next door to her Remuera mansion
Widow of liquor magnate adds to her 5000sqm estate.
More Kapiti news
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers
ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.
Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity
Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.
Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.
‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.
Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.
Lifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areas
A man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.
‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti Island
A family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.
Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.