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Funeral home director’s skin cancer scare
A mole on Andrew Malcolm's neck was getting itchier and sorer.

10-pin bowlers aim to strike big in Asia
Three Kāpiti 10-pin bowlers were picked for international competitions.

Gone but never forgotten: Bushwhacker's wife on the love of her life
“I was very proud to be his wife and we had a really neat life together.”

Kāpiti eco-village nearing completion
The Lotus Eco Village, in Paraparaumu, will be completed next year.

'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.

Florist's 'cool responsibility' at world's third largest flower show
Australian flower show had 93 florists competing and seven judges

Funding boost enables more backyard traps in Pukerua Bay
Funding means more backyard traps in the fight against rats, mice, and others.

'Like a freaking bomb': Tornado rips through Kāpiti Coast - teen injured, 20 homes damaged
It’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.

Where's Wally? Cutout wolf scares away pesky geese
Rex Hebley has been erecting wooden wolves around Kāpiti Village.

Global phenomenon to perform throughout country
The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.

Concerts to mark duo's half-century of staging musicals
Stewart and Tricia Macpherson to celebrate milestone in style.

Severe advanced glaucoma - man's key message
Harold Timmins was in his 40s when he got glaucoma.

Bill before House proposes a new framework for three wānanga
The bill will increase wānanga flexibility and autonomy if it passes.

Sausage sizzle for striking teachers raises money for food bank
Teachers are becoming frustrated with their low wages and high responsibilities.

Daughters of ex-prisoners of war talk of their fathers' lives
Joanne Ruscoe and Suzanne Roberts discovered they had something extraordinary in common.

Poet delighted with New Zealand Womad Poetry Slam win
Kerry Dalton wins New Zealand Womad Poetry Slam competition

Kāpiti florist set to represent New Zealand in international exhibition
Nimrekha Collins will be involved in her first garden show later this year.

Major upgrade for popular Raumati Beach restaurant and bar
Zara Lange and Conrad Banks plan to improve the Waterfront.

Elemental Cider: Living with the elements without the leftovers
Local cidermaker to lead educational session about cider apples.

Social enterprise looking for people lovers to volunteer
Friendly people are needed to help at store that helps small business worldwide.

Roaring success for Erin’s Barking Bakery
Levin SPCA to benefit from Erin Long's charitable business.

Two, four, six, eight, what would teachers appreciate? More than just money
Teachers are striking for more than just money.

Two Special Olympics footballers ready for world stage
Cole Bailey and Louis Edwards are excited about World Summer Games.

Ranfurly Shield coming back to Levin Domain for just the second time
A challenge for the Old Log has been confirmed for Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Levin Domain.

New supermarket planned for Raumati Beach
A New Four Square store has been confirmed for the village area.

Aspiring Shakespearean actress fundraising to get to England
Eva Weld needs $10,000 to perform in London.

Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery.

Harakeke pruning in Kāpiti
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has partnered with local kai raranga to improve our harakeke (flax) pruning skills. Video / Kāpiti Coast District Council

Retired man gets crafty with his newest creation
A miniature waka carving is Peter Puketapu's latest creation.