Man in custody following serious assault
Inspector Phil Ward, Acting Manawatū Area Commander says one person has been taken into custody following an earlier Police operation. At around 11:50am, emergency services […]
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Seed funding supports affordable housing solutions on the Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $85,000 from the previous Government’s Better Off Fund towards a second round of its Community and Affordable Housing Seed […]
New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for, […]
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named
Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. “After a […]
Kāpiti’s future must be decided by Kāpiti people
Sophie Handford, former Kāpiti Councillor and now parliamentary candidate for Labour, has come out swinging against forced amalgamation proposals. “Kāpiti’s future should be decided in […]
Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding
Manawatū Police have disrupted a significant commercial cannabis growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in rural Feilding. On Thursday 18 June, Police […]
Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD
Tonight is very cold and raining. A nice night to be inside a warm house. Not a good night to be sleeping on the side […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates […]
Flute and Strings in Waikanae
On Sunday 19 July the Waikanae Music Society will present the Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas (flute) in a concert featuring a wide variety of […]
Grey Power reaffirms commitment to Universal Super
Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), followingrecent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to […]