New ZealandToxic algae in Wellington rivers, swimmers urged to check firstToxic algae has bloomed at Waipoua River, Te Awa Kairangi and at Kaitoke campground.07 Jan 05:56 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopenedTraffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.28 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandNew kiwi chick hatches at Ngā ManuNgā Manu's second chick of the breeding season and first to hatch at Ngā Manu.26 Nov 05:26 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrue love story featuring two feathered friends now a children's book'It's such an iconic tale and a unique story to Kāpiti.'09 Oct 02:11 AM
New ZealandOsteopath who groped patient serves sentence near partner's home clinicGraham Walker indecently assaulted his patient twice in an osteopath session.21 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandSpecial morning tea time at MenzShed KāpitiMenzShed Kāpiti celebrates 10 years in operation.16 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandHire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the yearSixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.12 Jun 12:46 AM
New ZealandTravel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekendIt's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.31 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandLockdown had silver lining for dialysis patientWorking from home meant Janine could work while receiving treatment at the same time.28 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandInnovation and ingenuity by Waikanae cinema ownerSneeze screens, germ guards, plastic protectors … go to the cinema with peace of mind.20 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Community idiots': Trail bikers snapped hooning in lockdownKapiti's mayor has called in police over the blatant and continuous breaches.07 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandSwimmers beware: Toxic algae on the riseBeware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.29 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandBunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.23 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandLower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.06 Dec 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Another chance at life': Mate's ultimate giftKidney donor calls on others to donate: 'There's millions of spare parts out there'10 Oct 04:00 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 ZealandTeens swept out to sea in inflatable boatsThe teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.16 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandMissing Tararua Forest Park tramper safe - policeThe man was reported missing after he didn't get in touch with a contact.12 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandBlind spot at train station blamed for near missSignal operators cannot accurately see the position of the train on their screens.26 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandNZ's World Cup oracle kea right againJimmy the kea has correctly predicted four World Cup results out of the past five games.11 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandThousands of balls in Waikanae RiverResidents reportedly spent hours fishing plastic balls out of Waikanae River.26 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandPolice shooting found to be lawfulCop faced with man raising a machete was right to shoot him.14 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand$16k spent to bring dog home from MexicoIt's taken $16,000 and more than a year to bring Maggie the dog over from Mexico.25 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandTruck windscreen smashed by thrown objectA truck's windscreen was smashed when someone threw rocks off an overpass.28 Sep 06:53 PM
New ZealandFarmers fear for stock as 1080 drop beginsA planned aerial 1080 drop has sparked fears for stock and waterways.31 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandMotorist killed as car and bus collideA motorist has been killed in a crash involving a car and bus in Waikanae.19 Jul 06:03 AM
RugbyJones: 'I don't care how they qualify'England coach Eddie Jones says he will continue to pick the best available players16 May 09:19 PM
RugbyEddie Jones: 'We better start praying'England coach Eddie Jones has given his players two years to become 'bullet-proof'.11 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandNew adventure for head-start tuataraTuatara at Nga Manu Nature Reserve embark on new adventure.30 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandFatal police shooting 'not a Porirua event'Porirua's mayor stresses the shooting incident "had nothing to do with Porirua".28 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandTop cop: 'Officer acted appropriately'Wellington's top cop is backing the officer who fatally shot a 44-year-old man.26 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandPolice shooting: 'Confronting situation'Police say they responded appropriately to the situation where a Wellington man was shot dead.26 Feb 01:12 AM
