A close friend of an ex-Kapiti woman whose children tragically died in Perth has organised a community vigil as a sign of support. Tara

A two-storey home on the Kapiti Coast has been severely damaged in an early morning blaze.

It's now down to business for the new Kapiti council after elected members were inaugurated at a swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony

Kapiti News advertising consultant Parita Bose is the proud holder of an international media award. In the recent Panpa Advertising

The family of a much loved dog is devastated after it escaped from a high security dog pound and was found dead three days later near the Paraparaumu railway tracks.

Visa complications mean a couple who have just built a stunning tiny house on wheels in Paraparaumu have to sell up and leave the

Waikanae Butchery has an impressive new award to add to its collection. The butchery won a gold medal in the Great New Zealand Sausage

Hundreds of mini portraits greet the viewer when they stand in front of two imposing new artworks temporarily housed in Kapiti College's

The Kapiti branch of Mary Potter Hospice has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Guests, staff and volunteers gathered at the Warrimoo

Friends of Animal Charities reached a milestone last month, with $100,000 distributed to needy animals across Kapiti and the Wellington

Proceeds from the new St John Opportunity Shop in Otaki will go towards the area's two health shuttles. The shop, located in Arthur

A minor crash in Paekakariki has caused major delays on State Highway 1. Police are advising motorists to avoid travelling south

Twenty five years of specialist fire fighting has been recognised at Te Horo Rural Fire Force which has awarded Fire Service gold

Internationally recognised New Zealand band Sons of Zion is set to deliver a sellout performance in Kapiti this weekend, as they bring

Unlocked vehicles parked in driveways and open garages and sheds have repeatedly been targeted in Porirua and Kapiti, say police.

Education Minister Hekia Parata officially opened a Montessori classroom at Kapiti Primary School this morning. Mrs Parata, who attended

Completion of the new $6 million Our Lady of Kapiti School is getting close. Work at the Milne Drive, Paraparaumu, site is expected

Youthquest Kapiti, an organisation helping at-risk youth, has celebrated it's 10th anniversary. The celebration, held at the Paraparaumu

Heather Camm is passionate about the need for women to get mammograms, especially those over 70. The 72-year-old from Raumati Beach

Newly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Newly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

K Gurunathan swept to a comfortable mayoral victory, the Kapiti Coast district preliminary election results show. Under the single

State Highway 1 is now open again following a car crash on the Kapiti Coast this afternoon.

The Robert Harris brand is returning to Coastlands, in Paraparaumu, just in time for Christmas, with a brand new look and under new

One of the songs on Paekakariki sisters Amelie and Sofia Lloyd's music album Bizarre is a charity song with money going to Greenpeace. The

Coventry seven-piece ska legends The Specials will take the stage at Womad 2017, organisers have announced. Since they founded the

A Kapiti Coast restaurant has left a bad taste in diners' mouths after banning doggy bags.

Identified as having gender dysphoria, 6-year-old Ollie Maihi has "blossomed" since transitioning into a girl.

Peyton Morete, from Raumati Beach, was the overall winner of the Wellington Superstar Talent Quest. More than 50 acts featuring instrumentalists

Pest control at Whareroa Farm is proving successful, Shane Cave writes So you'd like to hear what New Zealand's bush sounded like