Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard July 5, 2026 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 July 5, 2026 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 July 4, 2026 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 June 29, 2026 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 June 27, 2026 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 June 25, 2026 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 June 23, 2026 Kapiti/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… …
Hoop Club Kapiti gets set for Winter Social League June 17, 2026 Watching the New York Knicks recently demolish all-comers with some of the greatest basketball ever seen will no doubt inspire plenty of keen basketballers of… …
Lower Hutt joins global climate resilience project June 15, 2026 Lower Hutt has been selected for a major international climate resilience project aimed at helping communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate risks. The… …ELECTRA Trustees voted back in (June 14, 2026) The three successful candidates in the recent election for Electra Trustees are all returning to positions previously held. Russell Longuet Sharon Crosbie, Russell Longuet, and… …
Police seek help finding missing teenager last seen Paraparaumu (June 14, 2026) Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near… …
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan (June 14, 2026) Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… …
Caught on camera – Firearm seized in Palmerston North (June 12, 2026) CCTV cameras enabled Police to respond rapidly to a potentially dangerous situation early this morning and a man has been arrested and a firearm seized… …
Fatal crash: State Highway 4, Whanganui (June 12, 2026) Police can confirm two people have died in a serious, single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road this morning. The incident was reported… …
Police crackdown curbs dangerous and nuisance driving (June 2, 2026) Inspector Marty Gray, Manawatū Area Commander says Police in Manawatū have spent King's Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. Police treating… …
Bill drawn to recognise humanitarian and disaster relief service (May 29, 2026) Ōtaki MP Tim Costley’s member’s bill, recently drawn from the ballot, would establish a new national medal recognising New Zealanders who serve in humanitarian and disaster… …
Connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local jobs (May 29, 2026) Kate Causer is one of 30 young people from across the Kāpiti Coast District enjoying new careers thanks to Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)… …
Community collaboration cracks case of youths targeting vehicles (May 27, 2026) Police have charged three youths following reports of suspicious activity around vehicles in Whanganui. Yesterday, Police were able to act quickly on information received to… …
Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action (May 27, 2026) The construction of the new Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetu, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. … …
For two weeks Toi MAHARA has a blank canvas to play with (May 26, 2026) For the second year, Toi MAHARA’s main gallery space will be a ‘blank canvas’ offering a range of unique art, music and community events from… …
Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti to host Public Meeting (May 26, 2026) Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti is hosting a Public Meeting to openly discuss some of the most important issues facing the district, including council amalgamation, long-term financial… …
Kāpiti Airport debate keeps circling the runway (May 25, 2026) Former Kapiti Councillor and social issues commentator Gwynn Compton has weighed in on the latest should we/shouldn’t we debate relating to Kapiti Airport. “As the… …
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio (May 23, 2026) Kapiti Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you an excerpt from… …
Kāpiti Chorale presents: Bach Magnificat & Haydn Requiem (May 23, 2026) Kāpiti Chorale presents a programme centred on two major sacred choral works: Bach’s Magnificat and Michael Haydn’s Requiem, performed with chamber orchestra under the direction… …
Community Collaboration Celebrated at Ngā Manu (May 22, 2026) Ngā Manu Nature Reserve officially unveiled its new Visitor Centre mural recently, celebrating a community collaboration that brought together local rangatahi, mana whenua, artists, Council… …
Lighting Up Waikanae for Winter (May 20, 2026) The Waikanae Business Association are bringing Mahara Place to life with a vibrant Winter Night Market. Bernie McKendry from the WBA Organiser Bernie McKendry says… …
Kapiti TechWeek – ideas, insight and connection (May 17, 2026) ThinkTech Kāpiti is the district’s flagship tech and innovation event – bringing together founders, business leaders, professionals, supporters and future talent for a day of ideas,… …
New Exhibition for Tote Modern Gallery (May 14, 2026) ART EXHIBITION Ceramics + painting brings together two superb artists in an intriguing presentation of contemporary ceramics and arresting abstract paintings at the Tote Modern Gallery… …
Innovative Coastal Protection at Raumati Beach (May 11, 2026) A technically challenging coastal protection project currently underway at Raumati Beach is drawing attention for both its engineering complexity and the innovative solution being used… …