Latest Kāpiti news

Watch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highway

A passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.

Green MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'

The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.

Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

A new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.

Historic train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco Festival

Up to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February.

Flights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ

Heavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.

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

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

The Country: Who is Mike Petersen's Ag Person of the Year?

Mike Petersen, Richard Dawkins, Todd Charteris, Farmer Tom Martin and Jo Luxton.

Trump announces $19 billion tariff relief for farmers

Most of the money will flow through a new Farmer Bridge Assistance scheme.

‘Single largest economic reform in a generation’: Govt bins RMA and reveals what will replace it

Controversially, the new RMA reforms will mean councils paying for some regulations.

Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds

The report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.

Pine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze contained

The fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.

Vegetable sector explores single ‘VegeCo’ entity

Six national roadshows have tested growers’ appetite for change this year.

Hot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m

“We pretty much got to name our price.”

City icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m tower

Cowlishaw Mews was built 30 years ago to house award-winning chef's top restaurant.

Hidden mansion built from recycled bridges and old buildings hits market

Riverside property boasts turrets, stained glass windows and - ahem - an outdoor pool.

Auction crackdown across the ditch: Will NZ force agents to reveal reserve prices?

Australian real estate agents under pressure over underquoting.

Iwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost

$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".

The small South Island city beating Auckland on house prices

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