New ZealandWidely felt 5.4 earthquake breaks GeoNet recordThe previous record holder was the disastrous 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.25 Jan 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Couchsurfing' cat home two years after disappearingCaspa went missing in 2017. Now he's finally been returned home to his owner.09 Dec 01:41 AM
New ZealandMystery: Police investigate car covered in bloodPolice have just discovered the driver is in hospital in a stable condition.25 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters plan full brigade funeral for Tararua air crash victimAt least 100 firefighters are expected at Mike Hall's funeral on Saturday morning.01 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandSixty-three jobs affected by cheese factory closureFonterra's Te Roto Drive cheese factory will close in April 2020.25 Sep 11:38 PM
BusinessFonterra announces closure of Kāpiti plant, 70 jobs on the lineFonterra CEO said staff were told about the restructure this morning.25 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandAlleged murder victim identified as Irina ScanteeIrina Scantee is understood to have moved to New Zealand from Romania.19 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman dies in ParaparaumuIrina Scantee was killed in Paraparaumu on Saturday night.18 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandMan held after woman found dead in KapitiPolice say deceased woman and the arrested man were known to each other.17 Aug 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What happens inside a crematoriumTake a rare behind the scenes look inside a crematorium.16 Aug 12:12 AM
New ZealandJack gets 'safety island' after letter to editorCouncil builds pedestrian refuge near Paraparaumu Beach School.08 Jul 10:53 PM
New ZealandFive years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disastersFour people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave you lost a dragon's egg?The egg was found on the beach on New Year's Eve.01 Feb 12:16 AM
CricketBen back homeYoungsters have opportunity to lift Air Chathams Whanganui off bottom of Furlong Cup table11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadworks create delays for Kāpiti commutersTransmission Gully roadworks are causing lengthy delays for commuters16 Dec 06:20 PM
LifestyleThe free wedding - with a catchHannah and Tony Horrocks paid nothing for their wedding.13 Nov 03:53 AM
New ZealandLinked in: Kapiti welcomes Air Chathams flight from AucklandAir Chathams made its maiden flight to the Kapiti Coast; commercial flights begin tomorrow19 Aug 07:35 AM
New ZealandNZDF detonates bomb found by schoolchildrenDefence Force disposal unit blew up the projectile at Winstone Quarry.12 Aug 01:06 AM
AirlinesAir Chathams will pick up Kāpiti routeThe privately owned airline has announced it will start flying the route from August 20.01 Jul 11:20 PM
AirlinesCouncil votes to subsidise private airlineCouncillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.14 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandKāpiti council may subsidise airlineGuy Burns said council should focus on core services.12 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandWife arrived at checkpoint to pick up husband - but she was over limitMarried couple, man on bail and disqualified driver arrested at cop stop within 1.5 hours.08 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandWellington teacher deregistered over domestic offencesTribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.16 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandScrewdriver assault: Suspect remanded in custodyMan remanded in custody after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a screwdriver.07 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandNine kids take stolen car for driveThere were nine children in the car ranging in age from 10 to 16.18 Apr 04:38 AM
New ZealandAppeal dismissed for rapist-basherThe man said he didn't intend to injure the rapist, only detain him until police arrived.10 Apr 10:27 PM
PoliticsJones spot on about our so-called 'national carrier'Air NZ has turned its back on the regions and taxpayers are right to be upset22 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandThousands of balls in Waikanae RiverResidents reportedly spent hours fishing plastic balls out of Waikanae River.26 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for councillor accused of indecencyDavid Scott is not allowed to associate with witnesses except for work purposes.13 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandTraffic woes build in Auckland and CoromandelTraffic is reaching its peak around the country now, but may ease off this afternoon.29 Dec 06:04 AM
New ZealandThe surprising tale of two cats - and mistaken identityMeet Crystal and her lookalike.10 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandTwo men hurt in Raumati Beach fightPolice have been conducting enquiries around a Kapiti home after a fight last night.08 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandHistoric race car stolen from ParaparaumuA racing car believed to have been used by famous train robber Roy James has been stolen.24 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandSelf-taught Kiwi girl excels in RussianA girl who taught herself Russian has come ninth in the world in an online test.10 Jul 03:00 AM