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Kāpiti business community come together for makeover
Kāpiti business woman came together for a day to pamper a deserving lady, Sarah Yuile.

Hollywood dream closer for Kāpiti film-maker
Mason Cade Packer is studying in the US, hoping to break into the US film industry.

Shooting From The Shadows: Life in the SAS
"People love stories like this, telling you exactly what happened."

Cattle in Greendale Reserve, Otaihanga, irks
Greenery and stream bank damage from cattle in public reserve.

Ōtaki's Rangiātea Church: Steeped in rich cultural history
The oldest Māori church in New Zealand.

Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.

Vibrancy and enthusiasm on display at Kāpiti's Sheilah Winn festival
Kāpiti College dominated the results but a collaborative work took out the best 15min play

Long road to see "Buttercup" for Ōtaki man
Mickey Carkeek's story is one of true love and community.

Artist reconnects with culture that has always inspired him
Theo Arraj experienced a cultural reawakening at the Maoriland Film Festival in Ōtaki.

Waldorf school's mark 100 years with postcards around the world
Te Ra Waldorf School in Raumati South is connecting with Waldorf schools around the world.

Couple celebrate 40 years owning popular Paraparaumu bookshop
Kaye and Rob Clarke's bookshop has stood the test of time.

Shakespeare festival success for Connor Norris
Connor Norris has been selected to be part of SGCNZ National Shakespeare School Production

Wet weekend: Soggy Easter looming for many
There will be at least one wet day for most places, although some may have two.

State-of-the-art skin cancer clinic being built in Paraparaumu
New clinic will feature two treatment theatres as well as eight clinical rooms.

'We just want her home' - plea by kidnapped nurse's family
Last plausible sighting of Louisa Akavi was the end of last year: Red Cross.

Erosion buffer zone proposed for part of Kāpiti's Queen Elizabeth Park
Area of focus is the Paekākāriki end of the park.

Kāpiti based romance writer going from strength to strength
Leeann Morgan's goal was to write a book before she turned 50. Thirty books later...

Whareroa Farm wall to be repaired by original stone masons
Significant damage to the Whareroa Farm wall is being repaired pro bono.

Arizona: An unrivalled encounter with the Old West
The historic Arizona township of Tombstone is safeguarded like a giant museum.

Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.

Man in court after wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of punching a woman in the nose and dragging her from her car.

Fast-track for Mazengarb Rd / Ratanui Rd intersection fix
Intersection could feature roundabout to free up congestion.

Police pursuit: Four innocent people hurt, three cars crashed
Three vehicles extensively damaged in police pursuit, carjackings at Kāpiti.

Waikanae chapter leader turns page after 10 yrs
Barbara Ratcliff is retiring after 10 years leading Chapter 4 of Loved 4 Life in Waikanae.

'Keep being that light for the rest of the world' - Sonny Bill Williams at Eden Park
Tune in for the livestream of the Christchurch Remembrance Service from 10am.

Patuna Chasm: A classic Kiwi adventure
Rosalie Willis explores Patuna Chasm, a hidden gem in the Wairarapa.

Mayor seeks block on killer computer games in libraries
National Library of NZ looking at specifics, but says new sites popping up all the time.