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![Paraparaumu Beach's Ocean Motel undergoes exciting changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paraparaumu Beach's Ocean Motel undergoes exciting changes
The motel is getting some much-needed upgrades.
![Council changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pellets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pellets
The incident at Otaraua Park has led to new protocols around geese culling.
!['Tornado kid' recalls bedroom being destroyed, impaled by glass in storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Tornado kid' recalls bedroom being destroyed, impaled by glass in storm
The sleepout was lifted into the air with Rhiley Stevens inside and then thrown back down.
!['Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout
Rhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.
![Teen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornado](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornado
Rhiley Stevens was sound asleep when a tornado tore through his bedroom.
![Global phenomenon to perform throughout country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Global phenomenon to perform throughout country
The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.
![Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice
Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.
!['Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks out
Canterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle
![When it comes to art there's no right or wrong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
When it comes to art there's no right or wrong
John Jensen's painting will be displayed at the Riversdale Mixed Media Art Exhibition.
![Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life
Jan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.
![Major hotel planned for Paraparaumu Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Major hotel planned for Paraparaumu Beach
"We are incredibly excited by this opportunity."
![Christopher Luxon: 'Govt talks the big game and isn't delivering'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christopher Luxon: 'Govt talks the big game and isn't delivering'
Christopher Luxon is in Paraparaumu attending a regional National Party conference.
!['Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
!['We're expecting': From tragedy to joy for couple who lost baby in motorbike crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We're expecting': From tragedy to joy for couple who lost baby in motorbike crash
A woman whose unborn baby died in a crash last year has revealed her new pregnancy.
![EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully
'The new road will be hungrier due to the hills, and EV drivers need to be prepared.'
![Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."
![House fire overnight, apartment evacuated after restaurant fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
House fire overnight, apartment evacuated after restaurant fire
Nobody has been hurt in either blaze.
![Two injured in early morning crash, Wellington commuters warned of traffic delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two injured in early morning crash, Wellington commuters warned of traffic delays
The crash site has been cleared but the traffic remains.
![New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste
Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua has moved to a bigger site on Sheffield St, Paraparaumu.
!['Doesn't feel real': Paraparaumu man claims $4.3 million Lotto win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Doesn't feel real': Paraparaumu man claims $4.3 million Lotto win
The man stopped at the shop to buy another ticket without knowing he had won Powerball.
![Film costume and prop studio in Paraparaumu excelling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Film costume and prop studio in Paraparaumu excelling
"We have quite a wide variety of work," says Paraparaumu design company.
![PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
![Group releases Kāpiti Coast Airport future vision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Group releases Kāpiti Coast Airport future vision
"This is an ideal opportunity to set our sights higher and invest in our community."
![Important safety message after devastating garage fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Important safety message after devastating garage fire
"It was very close to taking the whole house."
!['It was like a bus had hit the house': Earthquake hits lower North Island overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It was like a bus had hit the house': Earthquake hits lower North Island overnight
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit west of Paraparaumu just before 4am.
![Burst bubble sees mum separated from her boys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Burst bubble sees mum separated from her boys
Quarantine-free travel bubble closure leaves mother, sons separated.
!['Don't be a risk to other people': Aged-care resident's message after receiving Covid-19 jab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Don't be a risk to other people': Aged-care resident's message after receiving Covid-19 jab
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has begun for aged-care residents in the Wellington region.