Latest Kāpiti news
‘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.
‘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.
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.
Rural news
Northern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractor
Stanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.
Compost, chooks and a lavender still: Inside an Enviroschool
Brunswick School shows how learning, growing, and caring for the environment can be fun.
New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
Car news and advice
Kia EV3 first drive: localised efficiency
Kia's new small EV could well be its best one yet.
Smart #3 review: smarter than the average Benz
Chinese EV smarts propel Smart's little electric SUV beyond its solid German origins.
Audi TT could return as an all-electric sports car
The iconic sports car could share an EV platform with the electric Porsche Boxster.
OneRoof property news
Real estate remembers the panic - five years on from a market meltdown
“What’s the likely outlook for the economy when you close about a third of it down?”
Mining town pub for sale after beer saves it from fire disaster
“If we weren't here, there’d be nothing else in town, apart from the residents.”
Award-winning home sells in secret for $5.5m - almost $1.5m above RV
Agent says it was all about "connecting the dots".
More Kapiti news
'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.
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
Paraparaumu student’s design shines in fashion competition
Molly McGregor's design will be showcased at the Whitecliff College Graduate Showcase.
Artist tackles water quality issues with stunning mural
Drab alleyway gets splash of colour and a message on water quality.
Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.
Unauthorised deposit: Car smashes through front window of bank
Police said no injuries have been reported.
Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.
'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.
Company gifts charity prime position on rugby jerseys
Charity's important role gets a major boost.
Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.
New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.