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 […]
Regional News
Zimmermans back for Kapiti Show
The Zimmermans are back at St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekākāriki, for their annual visit to the Kāpiti Coast on August 23. There’ll be new songs […]
Could Tax Pooling Be Putting Money Back in Your Pocket?
Kāpiti based chartered accountant Lisa-Jean Foote says running a business on the Kāpiti Coast comes with its own rhythm, seasonal shifts, local opportunities, and the […]
Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard
Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington […]
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 […]
Manawatu serial burglar arrested in Fielding
A coordinated effort between Feilding, Marton, and Bulls Police has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man in relation to a series of property […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kapiti gets new Radio Show – Beyond the Boarding Pass
Kāpiti/Horowhenua’s new radio show Beyond the Boarding Pass starts tomorrow, hosted by Maxine Laws. Maxine (AKA) Max has over 25 years experience in the travel […]