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Booklet to make raising a child with a rare disorder a bit easier
Kiwi CRPS has released an important booklet to help parents of kids with rare disorders.

Children's book educates about animal cruelty
A local writer shares what inspired his book.

Ōtaki to north of Levin motorway being rescoped
The Government is rescoping parts of its $8.7b NZ Upgrade infrastructure programme.

Hurricanes Poua offensive a shock to Chiefs Manawa
Manawa’s powerful forward pack reigned supreme.

Fans and halftime entertainment at Levin Domain
Fans were vocal and primary school-aged girls got to play rugger at halftime during the Aupiki opening game at Levin Domain

Chiefs win Aupiki opening game against Hurricanes
Chiefs Manawa convincingly beat Hurricanes Poua in Levin.

Costs rise again for Kāpiti's proposed Te Uruhi facility
Additional Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting to decide fate of controversial project.

Student to lose locks for charity fundraiser
Kāpiti College student Ella Mullane will be shaving her head next month.

Local artist's work revealed at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club
Stunning artwork unveiled at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club.

On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.

Fishing competition raises money for women's centre
A Kāpiti based fishing competition raised more than $15,000 for charity.

Product pitching competition teaches students about business
Paraparaumu College encourages product design with business competition.

$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Chronic illness doesn’t define Ōtaki woman
For nearly three decades Cathy Tia has lived with chronic illness.

Kāpiti College students frustrating long trip home to Paekākāriki
Trains are temporarily being replaced by buses, which is causing issues for some students.

Eight aftershocks, more to come after strong Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes central regions
A seismologist says the quake's deep epicentre was in Cook Strait.

Old house torched in Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu Fire Brigade responded to a call about a fire on Rimu Rd.

New football club emerges in Horowhenua and Kāpiti
New football club created for Horowhenua and Kāpiti.

New fire chief for Paraparaumu brigade
Martin Sutherland will take on the role of chief fire officer.

Identity confirmed for body found near Kapiti Island
Police have named the person as a Palmerston North man.

Predators beware — community trapping is on the rise
Five volunteers are leading a campaign to eradicate predators in Paekākāriki.

Award-winning butchery affected by roadworks
Butcher frustrated with a year of ongoing roadworks outside shop.

New community-led project zeros in on Raumati
Sophie Handford and Bede Laracy team up to improve Raumati.

Classic Thunderbird to feature in show
Hundreds of cars to feature in show including super-cool Thunderbird.