"I hope people come and try and hopefully they like it."

Nick Crosby was put in an induced coma after two men allegedly attacked him.

"I wrote it on my bedroom floor, when I was 14 years old, for fun..."

"They have done so well."

Registered piano technician Stephen Powell restores old pianola

Conquering the Sky Tower climb is 'basically mind over matter', says a three-time entrant.

An important time for students to think about their future.

"You meet so many interesting people."

"It's probably the most unusual car I've had."

"There has been a lot of interest in it because it is just so different."

'The support group is held to share, support, and inspire each other.'

"It's all coming together."

"The team can be seen out on Transmission Gully every day."

'Without a doubt the hardest thing we've been through.'

Expert opinion is needed for an important macrocarpa tree.

Entries increasing for the Kāpiti Hot Chocolate Challenge.

Crown backtracks on Avion Terrace land sale process.

"We had to do everything from start to finish."

Late change of concept reaps reward for winning LEGO Master NZ team.

'It doesn't get much better than that in the world for olive oil'

Honour about others, not self.

"Receiving this honour has been both overwhelming and very humbling..."

'Not many chippies get these sort of things.'

Queen's Birthday accolade "complete surprise..."

"Who would think your house would be hit by a tornado?"

Jake Roos embracing LEGO Masters NZ challenge.

The story behind a successful apple cider vinegar company.

Lots can happen in 160km horse riding endurance event.

The drivers "absolutely love it" while clients are "so happy" a service like this exists.

"We are incredibly excited by this opportunity."

"Dyslexia is a difference, not a disability."

"It's my first time to be selected for an international series."

The most authoritative book on basketball in New Zealand.

Non-stop flights between Kāpiti and Auckland are back again

Ethnic options are aplenty on the Kāpiti Coast, check out these options this winter.

El Rancho offers something for all ages

"...the actions of a few were clearly unacceptable."

Students embrace four-day conservation programme at Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

Gus Evans awarded horticulture institute's highest award.

Major work continues to fix slip along popular coastal walk.

Boxing Day tsunami trigger point for Karen Wemyss' decision to pursue a military career.

One of the nicest and most inviting boutique luxury lodges you'll stay at.

Photographer highlights Sweden's kindness to Ukraine refugees.

'Not one thing he told me didn't come true' - Angelo Robinson on his mate Kenny McFadden.

Blood donation "is about helping other people".

Helicopter ride over Transmission Gully wows

Records turned into poppies

"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."

Food bank's new home hopefully open in July.

"Walks can last anywhere from three and a half hours to five hours.'

House fire in Paraparaumu presented various challenges for firefighters.

College remembers shipping convoy that was ruthlessly cut down during war.

Patricia Grace's memoir is one of Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalists.

Ben Lambert, Lucas Lambert and Niamh Gedye, who were part of the Wellington team.

"It's a crazy time to be opening anything now...but I think it will work."

Software engineer describes life in Ukraine before evacuating.

'The project is progressing well despite some minor delays.'

"I was over the moon," said Tom Meyer.

Youth's vaccine pass scanning machine proves a hit.

Checking out the spectacular Patuna Chasm

"I was totally surprised."

"The owners have done a hell of a lot of work."

The red light system creates extra challenges for people who are hard of hearing.

"It is the first confirmed record in New Zealand."

All-in-one computer, coding and robotic educational system hits the market.

"It's great to see this section of Tikotu Stream being redeveloped."

"We just want to say a big thank you to the community..."

Kāpiti Community Foodbank has a lot to look forward to this year

"A lot more pride should be taken in

A review has led to increased protection measures in Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

"My work with organisations...has been to ensure their viability and sustainability."

"This is a tremendous honour and one that I'm very proud to receive."

"It is humbling to be honoured in this way."

"It was such a surprise."

The story of Kaitawa Reserve.