Latest Kāpiti news
Rural news

What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.

Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.

Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
Car news and advice


Skoda Superb wagon review: walk the (thin blue) line
New Zealand's police car of choice also makes for a fantastic and fun family wagon.

Mattel Brick Shop unveils Hot Wheels collector builds
Mattel has taken aim at Lego's stranglehold on petrolhead wallets with its new range.

Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: it scores 10
The CX-3 remains popular even after 10 years on the market. It's also our new long-termer.
OneRoof property news

What ‘trashed’ mansion looks like after million-dollar makeover
How a seasoned property trader saved a derelict trophy home in Wellington.

'Cheaper than a McFlurry': Worst house on the street goes to auction with $1 reserve
Vendor is ready to move on and will take what she can get.

‘Never again’ says builder after turning unwanted watch tower into a dream beach home
Grand Designs-style project was the talk of the town.
More Kapiti news

Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

Man charged with attempted murder after Kāpiti cyclist run in
Police were called to the incident where it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car.

What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.

How a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaboration
More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.

Gisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā Classic
World champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.

'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.

'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school
'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'

Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.