Greater Wellington has strong credit rating
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The […]
Regional News
Has the Kapiti polyclinic become a dead duck?
Opinion by Ian Powell The Kāpiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) is a formal advisory committee of the Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC). Its members are […]
Reikorangi Country Fair – a classic Kapiti event
One of the ‘must attend’ events of the Kāpiti summer is the annual Reikorangi Country Fair which takes place on Sunday 25 January from 11am-2.30pm […]
Police seek witnesses to serious crash
Police are seeking any witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday. The crash happened on Tennant Drive, […]
Regional watch with Daran Ponter
Column from Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter Rates and Reforms Facing proposals from the Beehive on local government reform and rates capping wasn’t […]
Winner announced from Kapiti Rotary Trailer Raffle
The Rotary Club of Kāpiti spent months filling up this year’s trailer with goodies and treats for all – from a TV to bikes for […]
Name release: Ruatiti double homicide
Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB says Police investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday 13 December can now release […]
Car theft Youths using TikTok get big shock from quick cops
Police caught a group of youths on the job while they livestreamed their alleged car thefts at about 3.30am today in Palmerston North. Manawatu Area […]
Kapiti’s Gary Lawrence honoured
Popular Kāpiti dentist Dr Gary Lawrence has been honoured at the 2025 NZDA Awards as the recipient of the 2025 Public Service Award. The award […]
Police release names from fatal Foxton Beach fire
Ross Granthan, Manawatu Area Commander says Police can now release the name of the two people found deceased following a house fire in Foxton Beach […]