Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."
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Comment: The many benefits of Transmission Gully
Weekly column by Kāpiti Mayor K. Gurunathan
Walking group still clocking up the kilometres
"Walks can last anywhere from three and a half hours to five hours.'
Kāpiti Governance Mentoring Programme expands
After last year's success in Kāpiti four more districts will be included in the programme.
Paraparaumu house fire treated as suspicious
House fire in Paraparaumu presented various challenges for firefighters.
Volunteer and fundraising groups finding Covid-19 tough
The Kāpiti Soroptimists are one of many groups finding their fundraising events cancelled.
Book shortlisted for Ockham award
Ōtaki author Gigi Fenster has made the shortlist for the Ockham NZ Book Awards.
Comment: Diary of a regional councillor
Weekly column by Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Council representative Penny Gaylor.
Comment: New policy could detract community character
Weekly column by Kāpiti mayor K Gurunathan.
Ōtaki College commemorates fateful World War II Merchant convoy
College remembers shipping convoy that was ruthlessly cut down during war.
Renowned writer's memoir among book award finalists
Patricia Grace's memoir is one of Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalists.
Person dies at Kāpiti Coast property believed to be occupied by Parliament protesters
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Tide of patients amid staff shortages in Wellington
About 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington's hospitals off sick or in isolation this week.
Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update
Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update
Airport provides pathway for youth to enter aviation
Hamish Lester was able to fly solo after training at the Kāpiti Coast Airport.
Airstream trailer key part of new dining experience
"It's a crazy time to be opening anything now...but I think it will work."
Comment: Thank you police for clearing protest
Weekly column by Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Council representative Penny Gaylor.
'Huge' sigh of relief for Kāpiti mayor as nephew flees Ukraine
Software engineer describes life in Ukraine before evacuating.
Maternity unit open 'as long as staff available'
The Paraparaumu Maternity Unit is crucial for expecting mothers in the district
Māoriland: Donations flow in to help create short film
"People need to start treating takiwātanga as a gift not a disease."
Modified wheelchair makes Waikanae Beach accessible for all
A beach wheelchair is available at Waikanae Beach, Kāpiti for anyone who needs it.
Kāpiti hospitality stalwart Reza Ghadami is staring in a new televisions series
Reza Ghadami has swapped hospitality for the television screen.
'The conflict is real': Ukrainian couple share fears for family
Ukrainian couple's anguish for family and what you can do to help
Comment: Moving towards a greener future for our children
Weekly column by Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Council representative Penny Gaylor.
Comment: Pandemic has stretched psychological rubber bands
Weekly column by Kāpiti Mayor K. Gurunathan
Game on: Designer animated over new business
Whena Rikihana excited as Pou Architecture launches.
Turning former State Highway 1 into a local road
'The project is progressing well despite some minor delays.'
Safe crossing still a long way off for Poplar Ave
A technical review of the crossing at Poplar Ave is taking place to assess how safe it is
Learning in nature stimulates all the right senses for college students
Local forager Mike King has created a greenhouse classroom for students at Ōtaki College.
Morning star: 10 questions with Don McGlashan
The Kiwi music legend has just released his latest solo album.
Enterprising youth invents vaccine pass scanning machine
Youth's vaccine pass scanning machine proves a hit.
Orba wins international and national awards for biodegradable sneaker
The Orba Ghost sneaker was launched last year.