Much-anticipated upgrades come to popular skatepark
Maclean Park's skatepark has been due for an upgrade for a while now.
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Financial shortfall for new Mahara Gallery should have been addressed earlier
Funding for the operating costs of the new gallery is being investigated.
Hot and healthy: Chance decision leads to thriving yoga studio
Anjana Mistry opened Kāpiti's first hot yoga studio.
Chance meeting leads to special astronomical art exhibition
Space optics expert helps Ukrainian friend with art exhibition.
Family seeks support for rare neurological syndrome treatment
Primary progressive aphasia affects the ability to communicate.
Government ‘committed’ to delivering Ōtaki to Levin highway
Government backs new highway from Ōtaki to Levin.
Model makers create scale replica of upcoming new Summerset village
The model makers were "really proud to be involved".
Lawn bowls: Rising talent flies the flag for code
Levin lawn bowler Sammie Sweeney caps off a fine season
New shared pathway between Peka and Ōtaki impresses early users; and completes final link in off-road puzzle
New shared pathway, which is part of wider experience, set to appeal to many.
Cheerleaders raise funds to take to the air
Kāpiti's Big Air Rebels have the chance to compete in Brisbane.
New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third
An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.
Community patrollers receive new defibrillator thanks to Tall Poppy donation
Kāpiti Community Patrol will be getting a new defibrillator.
Cost-of-living crisis: new clients each week at foodbank
'... things are very very difficult, even with people working.'
Kāinga Ora addresses Raumati Beach social housing concerns
Kāinga Ora released an update document regarding concerns about their future development.
‘Unprecedented’ whale project edges closer to reality
Funding push for Whale Song sculpture park.
Whale Song fly-through
A fly-through of the Wharemauku Park vision with Whale Song as its centrepiece. Video / Tilt Architecture / Whale Song
Thinking outside the box: James Davis' unique roundhouse
A liveable masterpiece in Waikanae wows.
Young boy's bravery praised after youths confront him
A young boy was approached by older boys in an incident yesterday.
Community centre without walls: History of popular beach market
The Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Market has been a favourite for more than 20 years.
Have your say on safe speeds for Kāpiti roads
District council works towards its first Speed Management Plan.
There’s a major earthquake happening beneath NZ - but you can’t feel it
'Silent' events occurring below NZ unleash equivalent energy of 6.9 quake in four months.
School garden sale blooms in time for Mother's Day
The Potty Potters are preparing for the biannual Paekākāriki School garden sale.
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.
Schoolchildren plant trees ahead of King Charles’ coronation
A special planting ceremony took place in Waikanae.
Meet the women behind Friends of Animal Charities
It all started with two women with a passion for animal welfare.
Hybrid electric trains seen as 'game-changer' for Ōtaki
The funding for the new passenger trains for Wairarapa and Manawatū has been welcomed.
New trains 'game-changer' for public transport
Services will double at peak times, with two off-peak trips, and a weekend service.
You're not in Kāpiti now, Dr Adams: Local actor's big break on Shorty
Madeleine Adams will be playing Britt Adams in Shortland Street.
Stars align for Ōtaki Beach garden
Anam Cara Gardens are the first rated garden in Kāpiti.
Stairway to hell: Firefighters prepare for gruelling Sky Tower challenge
To raise money for leukemia and blood cancer firefighters are climbing the Sky Tower.
Anzac spirit highlighted in cyclone aftermath response
Anzac Day spirit alive and well - Kāpiti mayor.
Joiner still loves his job after two decades
Craig Martin has celebrated 20 years of working at Kitchen Creators.
Garden centre thrives through test of time
Lance Bills' family has owned the garden centre for 40 years.