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The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger
Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.

Beef + Lamb welcomes Upton's ETS impact report
Land-use change is a "fundamental issue" NZ needs to address, says farmers' group.

Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.
Car news and advice


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

Audi A3 & S3 first drive: skin deep
Audi has given the A3 a refresh, with a fancier interior and better driving dynamics.

Formula 1 to celebrate 75th anniversary at Goodwood Festival of Speed
It's always an amazing event, but the 2025 Festival of Speed just got even more exciting.
OneRoof property news

Kiwi nurse selling his ‘last resort’ bach for $97,000
West Coast holiday home has rustic charm and an outside loo.

Auction record smashed: Local family wins bid battle for star home
Japanese-themed property has won several awards and has been profiled in countless mags.

Buyer snaps up ‘no cost’ apartment within 20mins of reading OneRoof article
He wasn't the only one to spot the property website's news story.
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.