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Tina Cross looking forward to Kāpiti concert
Concert will raise funds for the Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre.

Young muso chosen for mentoring scheme
Peyton Morete has been selected for the national Pinnacle Programme.

Kāpiti students get a taste of coffee trade
Dark Horse Roastery and Zeal Kapiti give students coffee making experience.

Dance legend Sir Jon Trimmer featured in new book
Book celebrates long-serving ballet stalwart.

Taking a cruise down the majestic Rhine
A river cruise on the Rhine is a scenically blessed revelation, writes Mike Yardley.

10 Questions with Jamie McDell
Jamie McDell's been very busy lately, but has still managed to release a new album & tour.

Work in digital literacy honoured
Di Daniels has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Admin stalwart honoured for making a path for others
Eth Lloyd becomes Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Services to theatre and screen earns honour for Briar Grace-Smith
Humbled to become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Parade of splendours in San Francisco
San Francisco is a city of art and splendour, writes Mike Yardley.

Movie Review: Ocean's 8 (+trailer)
Toby Woollaston looks at the latest installment of the Ocean's franchise, Ocean's 8.

Kāpiti artists feature in national show
Artists ready for prominent art show in the capital.

Ōtaki College student wins solo/duo in Smokefreerockquest heats
Holly O'Sullivan wows in Smokefreerockquest Manawatū heats.

Paekākāriki School girl's experience of a lifetime to Poor Knights
Frankie McLaughlin embraces remarkable marine reserve.

Movie Review: The Bookshop (+trailer)
The Bookshop is certainly no page-turner, but is engaging enough, writes Toby Woollaston.

Music Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Sex & Food
Unknown Mortal Orchestra fourth album Sex & Food is a little limp, says Sam Olley.

Wine time in the Napa Valley in California
Mike Yardley checks out California's Nap Valley wine to see how it measures up.

Exciting times for young reporter Shannon Redstall
Shannon Redstall wins prestigious broadcasting award.

Home for Frances Hodgkins artworks under threat
Twenty years on and still no permanent home in Kāpiti for valued artworks.

Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.

Councillor's penis measured as part of indecent assault trial
Object that pressed into her was 'four or five inches long', says complainant.

Heavy rain and winds to batter country
Wild weather seen on the weekend is tipped to make a return, prompting flood warning.

Kapiti councillor on trial for indecent assault
Woman accusing David Scott of indecent assault says she felt awkward and disgusted.