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Latest Kāpiti news
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers
ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.
Lifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areas
A man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.
‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti Island
A family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.
Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
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.
Rural news
The Country: GDT auction preview with Mark de Lautour
Damien O'Connor, Hunter McGregor, Mark de Lautour, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Is Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims
Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.
Field day on Onenui at Māhia a huge success
The Ahuwhenua field day on Onenui Station at Mahia had about 350 people in attendance.
Car news and advice
Body-swapped Hyundai Ioniq 5 channels Lancia Delta Integrale
A legendary racing name reappears on an all-electric hot hatch with Hyundai underpinnings.
New Peugeot 5008 Hybrid SUV arrives in NZ
Peugeot's handsome new 5008 SUV arrives as a seven-seat hybrid.
EVs outperform ICE cars in major reliability study
A study by Germany's ADAC shows EVs suffered less than half the breakdowns of ICE vehicles
OneRoof property news
Dutch couple snap up Kiwi log cabin in the ‘middle of nowhere’
Baches in remote Mataikona can still be picked up for around $300,000.
Legendary Kiwi seafood restaurant Fleur’s Place for sale
Fleur Sullivan’s South Island spot was loved by celebrity chefs, including Rick Stein.
Farming guru selling his off-grid wonder - ‘we could have Armageddon and I’d still be OK’
Luxury lifestyle block built with survival and comfort in mind.
More Kapiti news
Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.
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.
Gisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā Classic
World champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.
'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.
'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.