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Can NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?
Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."

'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.

'All the misfits': Meet the quirky animals at Whakamārama farm
Scruffy the rabbit is often mistaken for a stuffed toy by visitors.
Car news and advice


Limited Mercedes-Benz G-Class evokes 1980s nostalgia
The 'Stronger than the 1980s' Edition G-Wagen is very limited, very retro and very awesome

Subaru unveils all-new Trailseeker and facelifted Soterra EVs
Subaru has refreshed one EV and revealed an all-new one at the New York Auto Show.

Lost Legacy: Subaru reveals the new Outback
Subaru has pulled the covers off the latest version of the popular Outback.
OneRoof property news

Has Night Agent star Luciane Buchanan saved her family's home in Herne Bay?
Villa scooped up at auction this week for $2.72m.

Waterfront ‘dream home’ for sale again after family abandons build
Property comes with plans for architectural stunner by celebrated designer.

Picton’s oldest house for sale - could you fill all eight bedrooms?
The grand home was built for the town's first resident magistrate in 1863.
More Kapiti news

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.

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.