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David Haxton
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David Haxton is editor of Kāpiti News

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Memorial seat honours very special young man
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Memorial seat honours very special young man

17 Aug 09:18 PM
Teenager back on his feet after rare disorder ravaged his body
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Teenager back on his feet after rare disorder ravaged his body

12 Aug 01:17 AM

Fourteen-year-old Connor Farrow has 'still got a long journey in front of him.'

New children's book helps all ages navigate grief
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New children's book helps all ages navigate grief

11 Aug 09:52 PM

'It's really special and the fact it's helping so many people is great.'

Master sushi chef opens new store
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Master sushi chef opens new store

10 Aug 01:55 AM

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

'Came out of nowhere': Night out turns to tragedy for new dad
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'Came out of nowhere': Night out turns to tragedy for new dad

09 Aug 05:00 PM

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

Student's song about Titanic becomes competition finalist
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Student's song about Titanic becomes competition finalist

08 Aug 11:52 PM

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

College four impress at wearable art competition
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College four impress at wearable art competition

03 Aug 10:54 PM

"They have done so well."

Neglected pianola transformed back to its former glory
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Neglected pianola transformed back to its former glory

02 Aug 09:08 PM

Registered piano technician Stephen Powell restores old pianola

Getting ready for the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge
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Getting ready for the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge

28 Jul 03:57 AM

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

First Kāpiti Coast Youth Careers Expo attracts many
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First Kāpiti Coast Youth Careers Expo attracts many

27 Jul 01:43 AM

An important time for students to think about their future.

Kāpiti Carers co-founder signs off after 50 years involvement
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Kāpiti Carers co-founder signs off after 50 years involvement

27 Jul 12:15 AM

"You meet so many interesting people."

Historic early hybrid car features in museum
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Historic early hybrid car features in museum

20 Jul 11:17 PM

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

Gravel-pit cop car finds new home in museum
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Gravel-pit cop car finds new home in museum

20 Jul 03:18 AM

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

Help is at hand for grandparents raising grandchildren
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Help is at hand for grandparents raising grandchildren

14 Jul 02:07 AM

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

Finishing line in sight for foodbank's new home
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Finishing line in sight for foodbank's new home

14 Jul 12:12 AM

"It's all coming together."

Transmission Gully motorists in good hands
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Transmission Gully motorists in good hands

06 Jul 01:56 AM

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

One week this 14yo was playing rugby. The next he's in an induced coma after body shuts down
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One week this 14yo was playing rugby. The next he's in an induced coma after body shuts down

29 Jun 05:26 PM

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

Hope bird-magnet tree can be saved
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Hope bird-magnet tree can be saved

17 Jun 05:36 AM

Expert opinion is needed for an important macrocarpa tree.

Excitement building for Hot Chocolate Challenge
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Excitement building for Hot Chocolate Challenge

17 Jun 05:10 AM

Entries increasing for the Kāpiti Hot Chocolate Challenge.

Historic airport land sale was a Treaty breach
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Historic airport land sale was a Treaty breach

16 Jun 09:56 PM

Crown backtracks on Avion Terrace land sale process.

Guitar-making workshop proves popular
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Guitar-making workshop proves popular

16 Jun 01:41 AM

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

The grand final winning LEGO Masters NZ build that nearly wasn't
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The grand final winning LEGO Masters NZ build that nearly wasn't

07 Jun 03:11 AM

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

World class: Prestigious gold medal for Totara Tunnel olive oil
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World class: Prestigious gold medal for Totara Tunnel olive oil

06 Jun 11:55 PM

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

Family, then and now, key part of honour for recipient
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Family, then and now, key part of honour for recipient

05 Jun 07:00 PM

Honour about others, not self.

Long service in Catholic education recognised
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Long service in Catholic education recognised

05 Jun 06:00 PM

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

Tradie honoured to receive medal
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Tradie honoured to receive medal

05 Jun 05:30 PM

'Not many chippies get these sort of things.'

Funeral director humbled by honour, pays tribute to others
Kapiti News

Funeral director humbled by honour, pays tribute to others

05 Jun 05:00 PM

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

Waikanae Beach mini tornado: 'It was like a bomb going off'
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Waikanae Beach mini tornado: 'It was like a bomb going off'

01 Jun 01:59 AM

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

LEGO Masters NZ contestant loving the challenge
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LEGO Masters NZ contestant loving the challenge

25 May 08:57 PM

Jake Roos embracing LEGO Masters NZ challenge.

Surplus apples leads to long-term business venture
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Surplus apples leads to long-term business venture

24 May 01:46 AM

The story behind a successful apple cider vinegar company.

Back-to-back wins for duo in epic horse riding endurance event
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Back-to-back wins for duo in epic horse riding endurance event

19 May 09:51 PM

Lots can happen in 160km horse riding endurance event.

Kāpiti Carers need more drivers before 'floodgates' open
Kapiti News

Kāpiti Carers need more drivers before 'floodgates' open

18 May 12:28 AM

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

Major hotel planned for Paraparaumu Beach
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Major hotel planned for Paraparaumu Beach

16 May 04:32 AM

"We are incredibly excited by this opportunity."

Changing people's mindsets key to new dyslexia book
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Changing people's mindsets key to new dyslexia book

11 May 09:04 PM

"Dyslexia is a difference, not a disability."

Black Ferns outside back delighted at selection despite toe injury
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Black Ferns outside back delighted at selection despite toe injury

06 May 12:39 AM

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

Slam dunk: Major book chronicles New Zealand's basketball history
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Slam dunk: Major book chronicles New Zealand's basketball history

05 May 03:53 AM

The most authoritative book on basketball in New Zealand.

Kāpiti-to-Auckland direct flight resumes
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Kāpiti-to-Auckland direct flight resumes

03 May 09:50 PM

Non-stop flights between Kāpiti and Auckland are back again

Must visit Kāpiti eateries this winter
Kapiti News

Must visit Kāpiti eateries this winter

26 Apr 10:33 PM

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

El Rancho: A favourite destination for many
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El Rancho: A favourite destination for many

25 Apr 10:17 PM

El Rancho offers something for all ages

Controversy after Paraparaumu Anzac Day service 'hijacked' by group
Kapiti News

Controversy after Paraparaumu Anzac Day service 'hijacked' by group

25 Apr 07:09 AM

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

College students' hands-on conservation experience
Kapiti News

College students' hands-on conservation experience

20 Apr 03:53 AM

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

Highest horticulture award 'like I had won Lotto'
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Highest horticulture award 'like I had won Lotto'

20 Apr 11:00 PM

Gus Evans awarded horticulture institute's highest award.

Paekākāriki Escarpment Track slip proving challenging fix
Kapiti News

Paekākāriki Escarpment Track slip proving challenging fix

17 Apr 12:19 AM

Major work continues to fix slip along popular coastal walk.

From chartered accountant to military veteran
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From chartered accountant to military veteran

16 Apr 11:49 PM

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

Boutique luxury lodge Atahuri ticks the boxes
Kapiti News

Boutique luxury lodge Atahuri ticks the boxes

13 Apr 03:33 AM

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

Through the lens: Photographer pays homage to Sweden's kindness to refugees
Kapiti News

Through the lens: Photographer pays homage to Sweden's kindness to refugees

07 Apr 08:45 PM

Photographer highlights Sweden's kindness to Ukraine refugees.

Great mate of basketball icon reflects on long-lasting friendship
Kapiti News

Great mate of basketball icon reflects on long-lasting friendship

06 Apr 10:30 PM

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

Waikanae man has given blood nearly 300 times
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Waikanae man has given blood nearly 300 times

06 Apr 01:18 AM

Blood donation "is about helping other people".

Transmission Gully a joy to drive
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Transmission Gully a joy to drive

31 Mar 08:40 PM

Helicopter ride over Transmission Gully wows

Getting into the groove with poppies project
Kapiti News

Getting into the groove with poppies project

27 Mar 08:41 PM

Records turned into poppies

Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
Kapiti News

Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop

24 Mar 12:13 AM

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

Food bank's new home starting to take shape
Kapiti News

Food bank's new home starting to take shape

18 Mar 01:49 AM

Food bank's new home hopefully open in July.

Walking group still clocking up the kilometres
Kapiti News

Walking group still clocking up the kilometres

18 Mar 12:11 AM

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

Paraparaumu house fire treated as suspicious
Kapiti News

Paraparaumu house fire treated as suspicious

17 Mar 03:04 AM

House fire in Paraparaumu presented various challenges for firefighters.

Ōtaki College commemorates fateful World War II Merchant convoy
Kapiti News

Ōtaki College commemorates fateful World War II Merchant convoy

12 Mar 09:24 PM

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

Renowned writer's memoir among book award finalists
Kapiti News

Renowned writer's memoir among book award finalists

12 Mar 09:09 PM

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

College trio's first time at track and field champs
Sport

College trio's first time at track and field champs

10 Mar 03:19 AM

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

Airstream trailer key part of new dining experience
Kapiti News

Airstream trailer key part of new dining experience

09 Mar 09:36 PM

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

'Huge' sigh of relief for Kāpiti mayor as nephew flees Ukraine
Kapiti News

'Huge' sigh of relief for Kāpiti mayor as nephew flees Ukraine

08 Mar 12:00 AM

Software engineer describes life in Ukraine before evacuating.

Turning former State Highway 1 into a local road
Kapiti News

Turning former State Highway 1 into a local road

27 Feb 11:50 PM

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

Dedicated youth gains second Taekwon Do black belt
Sport

Dedicated youth gains second Taekwon Do black belt

25 Feb 12:11 AM

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

Enterprising youth invents vaccine pass scanning machine
Kapiti News

Enterprising youth invents vaccine pass scanning machine

23 Feb 02:39 AM

Youth's vaccine pass scanning machine proves a hit.

Stepping back in time: Chasm adventure thrills
Kapiti News

Stepping back in time: Chasm adventure thrills

20 Feb 07:57 PM

Checking out the spectacular Patuna Chasm

Significant award for former Paraparaumu College student
Kapiti News

Significant award for former Paraparaumu College student

16 Feb 12:48 AM

"I was totally surprised."

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Just the tonic: Gin company raises much-needed funds for animal charity
Kapiti News

Just the tonic: Gin company raises much-needed funds for animal charity

15 Feb 09:10 PM

"So we came up with The Happy Pug gin where $25 of every bottle sold goes to Huha."

Delight as landmark Paekākāriki building gets makeover
Kapiti News

Delight as landmark Paekākāriki building gets makeover

10 Feb 03:22 AM

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

Beefed-up Covid mask mandate poses challenges for deaf community
Kapiti News

Beefed-up Covid mask mandate poses challenges for deaf community

04 Feb 02:49 AM

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

More information about rare sighting of black tern
Kapiti News

More information about rare sighting of black tern

03 Feb 01:31 AM

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

New product aims to help break down learning and teaching barriers
Kapiti News

New product aims to help break down learning and teaching barriers

01 Feb 09:35 PM

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

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Council CEO recalls life-threatening heart attack
Kapiti News

Council CEO recalls life-threatening heart attack

30 Jan 07:27 PM

Prompt actions by wife help save husband's life as heart attack takes hold

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Caravan becomes travel agent's smart new office
Kapiti News

Caravan becomes travel agent's smart new office

25 Jan 08:59 PM

She's never been an attention-seeker - but her caravan is turning heads.

Important Paraparaumu Beach stream upgrade taking shape
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Important Paraparaumu Beach stream upgrade taking shape

20 Jan 08:55 PM

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

Present wrapping donations aid Cancer Society Kāpiti
Kapiti News

Present wrapping donations aid Cancer Society Kāpiti

20 Jan 01:17 AM

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

Foodbank a step closer to new home
Kapiti News

Foodbank a step closer to new home

19 Jan 08:00 PM

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

Creeping vegetation irks shared pathway users
Kapiti News

Creeping vegetation irks shared pathway users

14 Jan 02:17 AM

"A lot more pride should be taken in

New measures bolster Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve protection
Kapiti News

New measures bolster Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve protection

12 Jan 08:04 PM

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

Work in helping charities key part of award
Kapiti News

Work in helping charities key part of award

06 Jan 11:49 PM

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

Award recognises help in improving our resilience to natural disasters
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Award recognises help in improving our resilience to natural disasters

06 Jan 11:43 PM

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

Award highlights Māori education research
Kapiti News

Award highlights Māori education research

06 Jan 11:36 PM

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

New Year Honours: Alistair MacDougall given Queen's Service Medal
Kapiti News

New Year Honours: Alistair MacDougall given Queen's Service Medal

06 Jan 11:29 PM

"It was such a surprise."

From scrub wasteland to ecological masterpiece
Kapiti News

From scrub wasteland to ecological masterpiece

20 Dec 02:51 AM

The story of Kaitawa Reserve.

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