Latest Kāpiti news
Rural news

The Country: Wayne Langford on farming in Mongolia
Wayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.

Takapau puts its hand up to save rugby club
The Takapau rugby club has a history of 140 years, but was on the verge of folding.

Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.
Car news and advice


'Volkswagen Bus' celebrates 75 years: from Bulli to ID.Buzz
VW's commercial-vehicle and lifestyle icon has grow into three separate model ranges.

Toyota C-HR Limited long-term test: suits the commute
Just how low can we go with fuel consumption, commuting in our long-term Toyota C-HR?

Jaguar Type 00 makes surprise public debut in Paris
Concept drove under its own power to a Paris Fashion Week venue.
OneRoof property news

Fed-up landlords quitting Auckland - $1m home to be sold with $1 reserve
Vendors willing to sell their rental for almost nothing.

‘She’s been looking after me’ - Spirit of late mum guided stressed couple to $30,000 win
Live Free winners finally catch a break.

Young Kiwi artist selling her multi-million-dollar Waiheke homes
Award-winning Lantern House was snapped up for $8.45m in 2022.
More Kapiti news

'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.

Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.

'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.

Company gifts charity prime position on rugby jerseys
Charity's important role gets a major boost.

Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.

New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'

From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.

Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.