Latest Kāpiti news

Art Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journey

Art Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.

Letters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis

OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.

Urgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels off

The road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.

Fire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious camp

The blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.

Wild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll south

About 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.

Farm news from around the world in 1921

From the dreaded Hessian fly to the sound of wool. It was all covered in the Waipawa Mail.

Glenn Dwight: Let's revive the chaos of the school gala day

OPINION: First up at the PTA meeting - is it pronounced “gar-la” or “gay-la”?

Possums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestone

But the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.

Nick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balance

OPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.

Meet the couple future‑proofing their high-country farm

Water testing now shows cleaner water leaving Matakanui Station than entering.

Turning a windswept street into a coastal hot spot

Artist Ivan Vostinar led the succulent-themed design, inspired by his own garden.

The 20 suburbs where buyers are paying pre-Covid prices

Where homes are cheaper than before the pandemic – and where gains have nearly stalled.

'It was literally rock and roll': Fendalton quake loss becomes art-filled icon

From rubble to masterpiece.

French couple list their collection of Queenstown homes after quitting NZ

The three neighbouring homes have a combined RV of over $6m.

'Every wealthy Kiwi’s dream property' flipped for $23m

Buyers resold Mission Bay mansion just two months after paying $22m for it.

All Blacks legend selling his Kawau Island hideaway

David Bain campaigner Joe Karam turned rundown bach into modern waterfront home.

Chopped up and shipped to the country - Turret mansion now up for grabs

Sale of former convent is a talk of the town.