The stepfather who beat up 15-year-old's rapist "was provoked", says judge.

David Smith explains why Waikiki is still his family's first choice for a holiday

Alex Kramer: talented, humble, kind.

News from Reb Fountain, Jamie McDell's new synth-pop duo Dunes and the Black Seeds

This debut album is a modern classic, drawing on some of rock's most memorable acts.

It looks like Universal Pictures wants some of that lucrative franchise action.

Kapiti Coast cat wins big at National Cat Show.

Dynamic duo open new restaurant at Paraparaumu Beach.

Kathy Anstey celebrates her 100th birthday.

Kapiti helped commemorate fallen US service personal this week.

How life unravelled for a Kapiti woman in the midst of completing her law degree.

All go at new Paraparaumu craft beer brewery.

Kapiti's first kindy fondly remembered.

Patrick Caudle recognised in national basketball awards

Aged care hospital gifted special artwork.

Councillor: "I felt sick... when I saw a buffet meal, footed by the ratepayer."

All go at new craft brewery in Paraparaumu.

Healthy food focus for new cafe.

Long-serving midwives receive recognition.

Professional portrait photographer works wonders.

New signs are up at Paraparaumu Beach to stop people driving in prohibited zones.

Six months after opening, Kapiti's first Montessori primary school classroom has doubled.

A community Little Free Library has been launched in Raumati.

Dane Coles on road to recovery from head knock.

Plant matter covering a lot of Tower Lakes, Paraparaumu, is not algae.

Paekakariki writer pens new spy thriller.

A family fun day to celebrate Kapiti Marine Reserve's 25th anniversary was very successful

A once tired, damaged wetland near Otaki is now bursting with wildlife.

A Paraparaumu student won the NZ Pony Club Eventing Championships Dorothy Campbell Trophy.

Waikanae family spend 11 months at Ronald McDonald House.