Latest Kāpiti news

New Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’

Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.

Why Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support

20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.

Watch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truck

The extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train

The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

Raybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an email

The original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Powerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.

From mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloat

Owner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.

'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exports

Fishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.

Hornet hunt: 27 queens and 17 nests found in Auckland as MPI ramps up search

Over 4000 public reports have helped keep the yellow-legged hornet population contained.

Glenn Dwight: Time to talk about Christmas decorations (or is it?)

OPINION: There is no official 'Christmas decorations start' date. Maybe there should be.

‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain food

Founder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.

Vege tips: Summer reading picks for garden lovers

OPINION: These reads are perfect for lazy afternoons in the garden - and a hammock!

Sponsored: A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Wanaka couple buy decrepit Great Barrier bach for $335,000 as crowds descend on island

They plan to remove the cottage and build something new.

Reserve Bank's next moves: When will interest rates start rising again?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Ex-All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry selling his spare waterfront apartment

The sporting legend is a big fan of the neighbourhood.

Top lawyer's foreign buyer warning: Offers of luxury cars and boats could end in trouble

Sellers urged not to inflate the value of their homes with expensive chattels.

Brad Pitt's West Auckland crib has finally sold - but who's the buyer?

Estate charmed Hollywood star while he filmed new movie.