Latest Kāpiti news
Rural news

Emma Poole talks dairying and drought on The Country
Peter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.

Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades

Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
Jordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.
Car news and advice


Jeep Wrangler Overland 2.0 turbo review: 4-play
Losing two cylinders and 1600cc has done wonders for the Jeep Wrangler's driveability.

Xiaomi confirms global EV expansion: is NZ on the cards?
New carmaker will go beyond China, likely as soon as 2027.

Suzuki Jimny 6-wheeler: would you pay NZ$100,000-plus for this unique 6x4?
Does a Jimny really need two extra wheels and a tray? Somebody said yes.
OneRoof property news

Hallelujah! Queenstown buyer scoops up historic church for $439,000
Interest in the church was huge, with buyers from Australia also making enquiries.

Grand mansion linked to infamous Harvey Crewe murder for sale
The landmark home has been lovingly restored and renovated.

Neighbouring villas sell for more than $3m, agent hopes they won’t be demolished
Developer picks up properties that were sold to support school libraries.
More Kapiti news

'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.

Company gifts charity prime position on rugby jerseys
Charity's important role gets a major boost.

Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.

New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'

From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.

Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.