Kapiti sport news
‘Never play rugby again’: Brain injury forces Black Fern into retirement
Grace Steinmetz is retiring after brain scans revealed a serious injury risk.
Local talent earns Heartlands rugby selection
Coach Todd Cowan said wearing the black jersey will be a very special moment for the team.
Eden Park to host Heartland rugby match
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti is heading up north to play at Auckland's Eden Park.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
Bike Bus initiative gets kids to school safely and on time
Smiles all around as new service gets under way.
Kāpiti College student claims podium spot in national running competition
Jack Gregory did well in the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Championships.
Traffic diversion in place as Waikanae Bridge clip-on construction resumes
Southbound traffic will have to detour via an expressway.
Hugh Hall Shield: Horowhenua-Kapiti cricket final
Horowhenua-Kapiti club cricket’s most historic trophy is up for grabs again this weekend
Teenager impresses in the competitive world of BMX
Tom Coleman has won a major sporting award.
Golf club’s green efforts recognised at national awards
“We’ve really worked hard to make this land a stunning example of our local environment."
Sport news around NZ
Beaten Fury says Usyk got ‘Christmas gift’ from judges
Usyk won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 116-112.
‘Just weren’t there’: Auckland FC coach slams loss, confident of bounce-back
Saturday was hard to reconcile with what we have seen over the last two months.
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury again, maintains unbeaten record
The 37-year-old added a second straight victory over his English rival.
More local sport news
Thamsyn Newton brings a powerhouse CV to CD team
Kāpiti-born Newton swaps the Wellington Blaze for the Central Hinds.
Former Horowhenua lock Trevor Mason dies
Trevor Mason was an imposing figure playing for Horowhenua and Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu local takes on virtual Tour de France for charity
Greg Josephs is cycling alongside the Tour de France at 1am every night.
Lawn bowls: Rising talent flies the flag for code
Levin lawn bowler Sammie Sweeney caps off a fine season
Cheerleaders raise funds to take to the air
Kāpiti's Big Air Rebels have the chance to compete in Brisbane.
10-pin bowlers aim to strike big in Asia
Three Kāpiti 10-pin bowlers were picked for international competitions.
Hurricanes Poua offensive a shock to Chiefs Manawa
Manawa’s powerful forward pack reigned supreme.
Surf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be funded
The Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.
Gold medals for duo at swimming championships
Two Raumati Raptors swimmers collect a fine medal haul at the national championships.
Kokoro Frost represents Samoa at Commonwealth Games
"It's awesome to brush shoulders and meet athletes that you've grown up watching on TV."
From Ōtaki to Japan: Life on a rugby scholarship
The hours are long, the training intense - but at least she can sleep in class.
Black Ferns outside back delighted at selection despite toe injury
"It's my first time to be selected for an international series."
Slam dunk: Major book chronicles New Zealand's basketball history
The most authoritative book on basketball in New Zealand.
Natasha Goggin selected into New Zealand tenpin bowling teams
Natasha is heading to Aus to compete as part of the New Zealand junior and youth teams.
College trio's first time at track and field champs
Ben Lambert, Lucas Lambert and Niamh Gedye, who were part of the Wellington team.
Alana Reardon wins at NZ Scooter Nationals
Alana Reardon won the national under 14 scooter championship at Bay Skate, Napier.