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David Haxton
Editor
Kāpiti

David Haxton, Editor of Kāpiti News, loves writing stories about people who have overcome the odds, people who have worked hard to succeed, and breaking news.

David Haxton is the editor of the Kāpiti News. The newspaper is a two-time finalist in the Voyager Media Awards community newspaper of the year category. When I was a college student, a science teacher encouraged us to read the newspaper and be informed. The advice stuck. I became interested in the news. I graduated from the Peter Arnett School of Journalism, at the Southern Institute of Technology, in 2000, before joining the Kāpiti News early in 2001 firstly as a reporter and then becoming editor. It has been a long haul but it's a great community to work in, there’s a constant supply of interesting stories to write, the commute is only a few minutes, and I live near the beach. I’ve got a young family and the coast is an awesome great place for them to grow up in. I love writing stories about people who have overcome the odds, people who have worked hard to succeed, and breaking news is still a buzz. It’s also great being part of the wider NZME whānau and seeing our stories reach national and overseas audiences.

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Author saves best for last as writing and publishing career comes to an end

05 Oct 07:48 PM

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Waikanae man has given blood nearly 300 times

06 Apr 01:18 AM

Blood donation "is about helping other people".

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Paraparaumu house fire treated as suspicious

17 Mar 03:04 AM

House fire in Paraparaumu presented various challenges for firefighters.

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Take-off: Air Chathams resumes Kāpiti-Auckland service

15 Dec 08:25 PM

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02 Nov 09:00 PM

"It's the book I wish I had as a child."

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Concerns over proposed retirement village entrance

06 Jul 10:30 PM

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'Serious threats' prevented an emergency medical flight landing

11 Jan 02:24 AM

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Author's new crime novel was cathartic experience
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Author's new crime novel was cathartic experience

21 Oct 12:54 AM

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Whanganui Chronicle

'I just thought it was time in my life to join'

29 Sep 01:40 AM

Meet Soroptimist International Kapiti Coast's new member.

Air Chathams resumes Kāpiti to Auckland service
Whanganui Chronicle

Air Chathams resumes Kāpiti to Auckland service

25 May 12:27 AM

Air Chathams resumes Kāpiti to Auckland service

Young actress impresses during feature film production
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Young actress impresses during feature film production

06 Apr 01:17 AM

Q & A with actress Libby Hunsdale

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Get a bird's-eye view of mega-motorway build

11 Dec 10:00 PM

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