Latest Kāpiti news
Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games
The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.
Rotary helps with community centre’s fire safety
Funding from Rotary was greatly appreciated.
Unique partnership framework guides Kāpiti freshwater management plan
“We are united in our desire for clean waterways that sustain our lives."
Veteran trombonist calls time on brass band career
Fred Driver has been a key figure at Kāpiti Brass band.
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
Artist returns from successful London show
'It felt utterly amazing,' says Waikanae artist Hamish Macaulay.
Kāpiti gaming developer attending POWER Up!
The event aims to improve gender equality in the gaming development industry.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Iconic stamp and coin business celebrates key milestone
It's the largest stamp and coin dealership in New Zealand.
College principal's looming retirement marks end of an era
Kāpiti College principal Tony Kane is stepping down.
'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.
Premium
From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
Shirley Murray wrote more than 400 hymns that are sung around the world
Anne Manchester will share the story of a biography.
Arthavidu grateful for the gift of cricket
Not only did he shrug off the effects of jetlag, he anchored the innings.
Ōhau Breweriana collection fills a house
Breweriana collectors will be in Ōhau the weekend of November 5 for their AGM.
Mild to red hot: Chilli sauces going for gold
There are many flavours and degrees of heat, from savoury, to fruity, as well as HOT.
Sport news
Eden Park to host Heartland rugby match
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti is heading up north to play at Auckland's Eden Park.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
Lifestyle news
From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Rural news
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
Car news & advice
We need this Toyota Hilux Champ motorhome in NZ
Toyota's low-cost ute for the ASEAN markets gets a cool campervan makeover.
Lando Norris tackles Silverstone in a life-size Lego Technic McLaren P1
Watch the F1 star drive a car made of more than 300,000 Lego pieces!
BYD Sealion 6 achieves five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD's newest local offering scored top marks in crash testing.
OneRoof property news
Tony Alexander: Why do Kiwi houses cost nine times the average income?
It's best to forget the housing market of the 80s and 90s.
Block NZ judge: 'I’d be very surprised if The Block returns. Actually, I don’t think it will'
Reality TV show's demise is a "shame" but not a surprise.
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
More Kapiti news
Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month
Setchell to play Bach, Handel, Guilmant, Fauré, and light-hearted opera and film music.
Zero waste hub diverts tonnes of material from landfill
Twenty-two tonnes have been saved so far.
Stunning black lip oyster carvings feature in new shop
The jewellery is by renowned carver Tokerau Jim.
New speed limit for Kāpiti Expressway announced
The speed limit go from 100km/h to 110km/h.
Eden Park to host Heartland rugby match
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti is heading up north to play at Auckland's Eden Park.
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
Cycling club celebrates another triumphant winter series
The series showcased the Kāpiti district.
Curator’s labour of love: 8000 photos sifted for Adkin’s lasting legacy
"People always seem to love Adkin’s photographs."
Community rallies to support kaumātua's cancer treatment
Givealittle page raises more than $25,000 for Karl Farrell's medicine.
Kāpiti honours local heroes at community awards
The awards celebrate the local legends who serve the community.
Critically threatened bird gets regional council's support
The shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.