Latest Kāpiti news

The brewers, bakers, roasters and picklers of the Kāpiti Coast

Nine small-batch-obsessed producers worth seeking out on your next visit.

Kayaker's dramatic rescue prompts police warning

The kayaker had no lifejacket, no communication and a craft not suited for the ocean.

When Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island

Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday.

Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.

Police association awaits new law after 'horrendously disappointing' 200-car boy-racer gathering

Police in full riot gear swept through Manawatū at a gathering of more than 200 cars.

Analysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?

As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.

Difficult driving conditions: MetService issues strong wind alerts for region

'Our teams will be keeping a close eye on those winds'.

Small hands, big impact: Cust preschoolers planting natives

The project gives children a greenhouse and hands-on help to raise seedlings.

The Country: Weather update with Chris Brandolino

Chris Brandolino, Anna Nelson, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Jeremy Rookes, Barry Soper.

Driver rescued in south as weather ramps up, 140km/h gales and tornado risk approach

Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.

The Country: David Seymour on Act's immigration plan

On today's show: David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, John McOviney and Chris Russell.

Climate Change Commission report urges 'decisive' action as major risks loom

By 2050, about 50,000 people could be exposed to coastal flooding.

90s TV star's rundown home sells for $855,000

Phone bidder picks up gardening guru's overgrown Quarter Acre Paradise.

Neighbour splashes the cash: Trophy home obliterates its RV

$3.4m sale is Hamilton's biggest in almost two years.

Tenants torched South Auckland rental and vanished into the night

Owners take drastic action after years-long stalemate with insurer.

Six months of ‘hard grind’: Flippers turn quake-damaged villa into $1.3m win

Two bidders went head-to-head at heated auction.

Watch: ‘This wasn’t a quick trip to Bunnings’ - What a $15m reno looks like

It started with a deck upgrade and turned into a very expensive rebuild.

Remuera gatehouse sells to buyers 'who live up the drive' for $1.75m

$9m-plus mansion across the road has also sold.