Sport

Kāpiti Run for Youth – a great community win April 18, 2025 The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth organisers say they are over the moon with the fundraising efforts of individuals, teams and business sponsors raising… ...

College Students ride high at Waikanae Park April 18, 2025 Horowhenua College students Makayla Fitzgerald, Ruby Knight, Magenta Van Dusschoton and Jorja Shaw from the Levin pony club won the 4 bar show jumping at… ...

Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game April 10, 2025 Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...

Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards take on the World – and Medal April 8, 2025 By Cloe Willetts If mothering three children under six and working part-time in a senior management role wasn’t enough to keep Jordan McDowell on her… ...

Becs Liua’ana Makes History as WRFU’s First Woman President March 27, 2025 Rebecca ‘Becs’ Liua’ana made history last night, becoming the first woman and first Pacific Islander to be appointed President of the Wellington Rugby Football Union… ...

Mills Albert Saints slay Giants on the road March 25, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 94-86 win over the NBS Nelson Giants at the Trafalgar… ...

On the Green at Waikanae Bowling Club (February 10, 2025) By Rob Burrows Women’s Handicap Singles The draw is up on the noticeboard in the lobby and on the website. This will be a knockout… ...

Kapiti celebrates Coffee & Cars at Southwards (February 8, 2025) Coffee and Cars is back for the 2024/2025 Season, Sunday February 9 at Southward Car Museum will see a huge turnout with the weather expected… ...

Waikanae Scottish Country Dancing – all welcome (February 7, 2025) Waikanae Scottish Country Dance Club is running beginners' classes on Friday 9, 16 and 23 February, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the Kapakapanui School hall in… ...

Free Surfing sessions at Otaki Beach (February 1, 2025) Te Paepae Ārahi is offering an exciting opportunity for Kapiti rangatahi aged 12-24 to experience free hauora (well-being) surf sessions this summer. (see poster below)… ...

Phoenix Storm into Top Four with 3-0 Triumph (January 11, 2025) The Wellington Phoenix Women’s team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, propelling them into fourth place in the A-League standings.… ...

Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday (January 9, 2025) Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...

Phoenix Women Back on Track (January 5, 2025) Wellington Phoenix have reignited their A-League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at Porirua, pushing into playoff contention. The win elevates the… ...

A New Wave of Skate Park Art (December 11, 2024) If you were near the new skate park at Paraparaumu Beach late last week, you may have seen some breathtaking new artwork on the half-pipe,… ...

Last chance to vote in Fish & Game elections (October 8, 2024) Licensed game-bird hunters and anglers have just days to vote in the Fish & Game elections. New Zealand’s 12 regional Fish & Game Councils are… ...

Kapiti Half – big crowds expected (October 5, 2024) Kāpiti Half Marathon 2024 is presented by a partnership between Howard&Co and Voyle&Co. Kāpiti Half Marathon is back for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, set… ...

Kapiti welcomes new business – Burnsco (October 3, 2024) It is always good news to welcome new businesses setting up in Kapiti. The local economy is strong and there is plenty of optimism for… ...

Busy Petanque season ahead for Kapiti (September 12, 2024) Things are hotting up in the Petanque world. It is the start of a very busy season for tournaments. This weekend the Wellington Regional Singles… ...

Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils (September 11, 2024) A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.… ...

Career-defining fight for Kapiti Boxer (August 27, 2024) Kapiti boxer Michael Reynolds gets a career-defining opportunity to fight under the largest boxing promoters in Australasia It was confirmed earlier this week that Kapiti’s… ...

Rory Mead off to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (July 20, 2024) Porirua’s US-based Paralympian Rory Mead, one of New Zealand’s most prominent hand cyclists, has carved out an accomplished international career in his craft, leading to… ...

Leap into the Hoop Club Kapiti Social League (July 5, 2024) Hoop Club Kapiti's next Social Basketball League starts on 21 July 2024 and will run for 10 weeks on Sundays at Paraparaumu College. Games will start… ...

Mills Albert Wellington Saints to visit Kapiti (July 5, 2024) Fresh from an impressive 100-94 win over Tauranga Whai in the National Basketball League the high-flying Mills Albert Wellington Saints will be making a visit… ...

Thrilling Semi-Final in the Capital (June 15, 2024) In an intense Super Rugby Pacific semi-final clash at Sky Stadium, the Chiefs emerged victorious against the Hurricanes, clinching a spot in the final with… ...

Kapiti Trainer Johno Benner takes a break (June 12, 2024) Ace racing journalist Paul Vettise, of LOVERACING.NZ News Desk, talks to Otaki based trainer Johno Benner. Multiple Group One-winning trainer Johno Benner will take an… ...

Boost to bus, train capacity for Hurricanes’ quarterfinal match (June 7, 2024) Larger buses and extra train services will be running on the Metlink network to get Hurricanes and Melbourne Rebels’ fans to and from their quarterfinal… ...