New ZealandVida Kelly on the art of book designingBook designer Vida Kelly has worked with Quentin Blake to redesign Roald Dahl's books.23 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandHorse owners in the lurch as QE Park grazing phased outHorse owners at QEP in Kāpiti have just six weeks to find places to graze their horses.20 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandMeet Gore mayor: Ben BellBen Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We believe in valuing our people for what they are not for what they're not'Artists at the inaugural exhibition will be from The Shed Project and other local artists.16 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be fundedThe Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.14 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandKāpiti olive oils win big at NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil AwardsBoth olive groves are boutique, with less than 600 olive trees.13 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandCentenarian witnessed Queen's coronationStill going strong at 100, Monica shares stories from her 100 years.09 Oct 11:48 PM
New ZealandJanet Holborow wins tight mayoral race in KāpitiJanet Holborow narrowly overcame councillor Rob McCann to win the Kāpiti mayoralty.09 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandWendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of FameAdvocate and educator in "total disbelief" at accolade.04 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandAtareira support Mental Health Awareness Week in KāpitiThis year's theme is 'Reconnect - with the people and places that lift you up'.28 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandArt project unites scientists, climate warriors and marine enthusiastsThe Tohorā Art Project is complete after 10 months of community workshops in Kāpiti.22 Sep 11:00 PM
KahuLate entertainer's whānau get peek at new Sir Howard Morrison CentreMembers of the Morrison family visited the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to see the progress.22 Sep 08:57 PM
New ZealandSeven newborn puppies in foster homes after being dumpedSeven dumped puppies were rescued just before a record hailstorm hit Hastings21 Sep 11:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi filmmaker set to return home from LA to film thrillerSupport from Kāpiti businesses gives Mason Cade Packer's thriller film the green light.15 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi wins Emmy for sound editing on Stranger ThingsThe Raumati Beach local works on Hollywood films and TV shows from his home in Kāpiti14 Sep 12:40 AM
Lifestyle'This is my sanity': Farmer who picked up paintbrush for the first time in 50 yearsHe did as told and became a successful farmer and horticulturist. But art never left him.09 Sep 09:29 PM
TalanoaRotary Club works for Tongan hospitalLong-term Rotary Project in Tonga well under way29 Aug 04:54 PM
CricketCricketers fundraising to get to Indoor Cricket World CupFormer Black Cap Jesse Ryder says the team has to pay for everything, even their shirts.21 Aug 09:06 PM
RugbyShelford to bring up 100 games for the NuaOnly eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.18 Aug 04:38 PM
New ZealandBreaking the chain: The scars and the transformation of DeeDee the dogChained dogs are seen by the SPCA every week in Hawke's Bay, but they can't always act.09 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandProposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing ClubThe housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.24 Jul 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Transformational' bid to ease housing woesInvestment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built24 Jul 09:35 PM
KahuRaukura Choir competing in CadenzaThe two-day Cadenza competition finishes with a Gala Concert the public can enjoy.21 Jul 07:49 PM
KahuKāpiti poet fulfils creative dreamĀwhina Andrew has put poems written over the past 20 years into a book13 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandKāpiti charity starts free ball dress hire for students"It was just so lovely to see the girls' faces when trying them on."08 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandPolice Blue Light event lets kids take flightStudents from Kāpiti and Horowhenua were invited to the Blue Light Take a Kid Flying Day.07 Jul 09:35 PM
KahuToi Ohomai veterans project gets $1.2m grantThe project has been named as a recipient of Health Research Council (HRC) funding07 Jul 07:53 PM
KahuIwi want changes to Ōhau golf course designHistorical accounts refer to a settlement and pā site called Tirotirowhetu, near hole 1407 Jul 05:12 PM
KahuHinewai Ormsby: Planting for the FutureHBRC councillor Hinewai Ormsby looks to the future06 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandŌtaki College students find value in learning outside"I feel like my work is having a positive impact on their lives."30 Jun 11:34 PM
KahuSpraggon wants to pass on tips of traditional kai cooking to next generationThe key to cooking a good hangi is all in the rocks and preparation.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌtaki Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates centenaryThe club reformed many times in the beginning until it started again for good in 1953.17 Jun 03:19 AM
KahuCovid lockdown changed the landscape for grieving Māori'Cultural rituals of tangihanga ... the pinnacle of us as a people, were taken from us.'14 Jun 05:00 PM
