Kāpiti Annual Plan sticks to long-term strategy April 29, 2025 Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 2025/26 Annual Plan will progress the projects and strategies in last year’s Long-term plan with only minor amendments made in response… ...
Police Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville April 23, 2025 Police say they can now name the person who died following a crash in Woodville on 4 April. "She was 52-year-old Rochelle Marie Ealam, of… ...
Kapiti Mayor on ANZAC Day, Marines, and the wild weather April 22, 2025 A Column by Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow This week marks 110 years since the landing of New Zealand and Commonwealth forces at Gallipoli in modern-day… ...
Bede Laracy declares for Kapiti ward councillor position April 16, 2025 Popular Raumati Community Board Chair Bede Laracy says strong community support has led him to announce that he is standing for the Paekakariki-Raumati Ward councillor… ...
Swift response leads to arrests, following incidents in Palmerston North and Foxton April 13, 2025 Central District Police officers acted swiftly to deal with incidents involving youth offenders last night and in the early hours of this morning. Inspector Ross… ...
Kāpiti Coast District Anzac Day Services 2025 April 12, 2025 Lest we forget. Please join us on Friday 25 April and support our RSAs in remembering those New Zealand and Australian soldiers who bravely served… ...
Kapiti PUBLIC NOTICE April 11, 2025 LINDA SUSAN WADDELL We are seeking information on Linda Susan Waddell who was living in Waikanae in 2008. This information is required for purposes of… ...
Crypto Outbreak Spreads to Kapiti, Triggers Fresh Health Alert April 6, 2025 A parasitic stomach bug outbreak is spreading across the Wellington region, with Health New Zealand urging whānau, schools, and early childhood centres to take urgent… ...
Freedom Camping Bylaw proposed for Kāpiti Coast April 2, 2025 Freedom camping is growing in popularity among international and domestic visitors, and research shows freedom campers spend between $100 and $400 a day during their… ...Kapiti award winners to inspire at Electra Business Breakfast (March 30, 2025) The April Electra Business Breafast at Southward Car Museum will feature Business of the Year winners Peter and Sonya Jackson of Peter Jackson Plumbing. The… ...
Police release name after fatal crash (March 30, 2025) Police say they can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road on 23 February. He was 17-year-old… ...
Waikanae waive for parking infringements (March 25, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council has paused issuing parking infringements on a section of Main Rd in Waikanae and will waive tickets issued to vehicles there… ...
Police appeal for info after firearms incident, Palmerston North (March 24, 2025) Acting Detective Sergeant Jo Gallon says Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident where a man was arrested in West End, Palmerston North,… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 (March 20, 2025) By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Kapiti Health Group demand change – three Wellington region patients die waiting for treatment (March 15, 2025) The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) have organised a series of public meetings to drive up interest in a Polyclinic for the Kapiti Coast as… ...
Police release name – homicide, Hokowhitu (March 14, 2025) 'Police can now release the name of the man who died following an altercation in Te Awe Awe Street on 11 March. "He was Juan… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services (March 10, 2025) Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
‘Idiots with Cars’ – MP slams Kapiti burnouts (March 1, 2025) A video (below) shows burnouts in Waikanae. Otaki MP Tim Costley says he is pleased Police are seriously investigating a large gathering of drivers involved… ...
Police investigate arson at Paraparaumu Beach (February 25, 2025) A car was set alight at Paraparaumu Beach in the early hours of Sunday morning at Paraparaumu Beach. Police are investigating what looks to be… ...
Kāpiti Coast mayor Janet Holborow seeks re-election (February 23, 2025) Janet Holborow, mayor of the Kāpiti Coast, is running for a second term in office, saying the council needs to keep the momentum going. A… ...
Rob the Builder – guest speaker at Otaki Rotunda AGM (February 23, 2025) Rob the Builder is the guest speaker at this year's Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda Annual General Meeting. Heritage Builder Rob Tilbrook will be making… ...
UPDATE: Police seek information after deceased man found (February 21, 2025) Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Wilson says Police investigating the death of a man found deceased on Hokio Beach yesterday morning are asking for anyone… ...
Body found at Hokio Beach (February 21, 2025) A male’s body has been found on the beach in a small settlement near Levin. A police media spokesperson said the body was discovered on… ...
Wage Theft Bill proceeds to Third Reading (February 19, 2025) Richard Wagstaff, NZCTU President The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing committee stage in the House is a win for workers, said NZCTU Te… ...
Pams-branded chicken nuggets recalled after possible presence of blue rubber (February 18, 2025) Several local supermarkets say a brand of chicken nuggets is being urgently recalled after fears they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. Foodstuffs Own… ...
Arrest – unprovoked assault in Palmerston North (January 29, 2025) Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross says a man has been arrested following an assault at a Palmerston North Park this afternoon, Wednesday 29 January. "About 1pm,… ...
New Tumuaki at Wānanga (January 21, 2025) Professor Meihana Durie as been appointed as the new tumuaki (chief executive) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Meihana takes over from Mereana Selby, effective from… ...
Name release: Fatal crash, Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe (January 15, 2025) Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe on Sunday 12 January. He was 68-year-old… ...
Fatal crash, Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe (January 12, 2025) Police say one person has died following a serious crash on Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at… ...
