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‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.

On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.

Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Car news and advice


The real reason Ineos is trolling Land Rover with a giant billboard
Can you really call a Land Rover Defender 4x4 a bit soft?

Making Mokes: iconic brand expands production
Moke International has opened a new production facility in the UK to cope with demand.

LDV T60 Max Plus review: pay wave
Value for money has always been the primary appeal of the new wave of Chinese utes.
OneRoof property news

Buyer's agent Alex Martelli on house-hunting, London and life with David Seymour
"I had to start at the bottom and work my way up."

‘As is where is’ gamble - Buyers hot for quake-damaged trophy home with $2m RV
Luxury home on coveted Christchurch street is uninsured.

‘No regrets’ - Teachers who quit Auckland in disgust find buyers for their holiday park escape
Couple are returning to the classroom, but move south was the best thing they ever did.
More Kapiti news

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.

'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.