Sport

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… ...

Kapiti Run for Youth raises record amount May 4, 2026 This year’s Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth fundraising efforts of individuals, teams and business sponsors raised a record breaking $32,000. Richard Calkin, the Founder… ...

Kāpiti golfer Sam Aitkenhead Wins 2026 NZ Open Pro-Am March 4, 2026 Paekākāriki-based civil construction company SBA Civil is celebrating after Managing Director Sam Aitkenhead, a proud Kāpiti Coast local and long-time member and supporter of Paraparaumu… ...

ExerciseNZ CEO Slams Removal of Physical Activity Benefit by Southern Cross March 3, 2026 Exercise New Zealand has criticised the decision by Southern Cross Health Society to remove its physical activity reimbursement from member policies, saying it removes one… ...

North Island Spearfishing Champs returns to Kāpiti February 25, 2026 Fresh fish, fast bids and a heart-filled community cause. That’s the mix organisers are promising when the North Island Spearfishing Championships returns to the Kāpiti… ...

Kāpiti Run for Youth open for entries February 23, 2026 The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth sign up is open for the event taking place on Sunday 29th March 2026 to raise funds and… ...

Kapiti Coffee & Cars draws crowd to Southwards (February 10, 2026) Kapiti's Coffee & Cars, back for Season 8 at Southward Car Museum continues to draw large crowds. On Saturday hundreds of locals and visitors turned… ...

Kapiti Golf for Good – ‘simply superb’ (December 13, 2025) Maybe the next Tiger Woods, Lydia Ko, or Grant Fox will get their start right here in Kapiti at the superb new facility officially opened… ...

Search and rescue operation off Kapiti Coast (November 29, 2025) There is an urgent search and rescue operation underway of the coastline at Raumati where a kayak was located and unattended about 500m off the… ...

Kapiti kids to get new Flying Fox (November 26, 2025) Paraparaumu ward councillor Glen Olsen is welcoming news that a new flying fox is on the way for the Kaitawa Reserve. Cr Glen Olsen advocated… ...

Kapiti’s Elite Diagnostics in Christmas spirit (November 18, 2025) Following on from winning three awards at the recent Kapiti-Horowhenua Business of the Year awards, Kapiti business Elite Diagnostics are embracing the Christmas Spirit. Director… ...

Kapiti Half – ready, get set, go… (November 5, 2025) On your marks, get set, go. The Kāpiti Half Marathon presented by Howard & Co Realty and Voyle & Co Realty is racing our way… ...

Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...

Sports legends at Golf for Good charity dinner (October 16, 2025) Organisers of Kāpiti’s superb new facility under construction, Golf for Good, are raising money and issuing an invitation to join them and a host of Kiwi… ...

Angling in Kapiti is offishily good for you (October 5, 2025) The Kapiti Coast provides plenty of excellent fishing opportunities and now the World's largest angling mental health study reveals remarkable benefits. A significant New Zealand… ...

Kapiti Golf for Good Sports Legends Dinner and Auction (September 20, 2025) Organisers of Kapiti's superb new facility under construction, Golf for Good, are raising money and issuing an invitation to join them for a charity dinner… ...

Mud and glory for Kapiti kids at the Zespri AIMS Games (September 2, 2025) By Keri Welham Two best friends, two pairs of lucky pink socks, and two matching cross country gold medals. Year 7 girls’ Zespri AIMS Games… ...

Red Alert levels of toxic algae detected in Waikanae River (August 27, 2025) Red alert level warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, where Greater Wellington advises people and dogs to avoid contact… ...

Kapiti’s Weka Park – a community hub (August 22, 2025) Cold Saturday mornings on the sidelines, puffer jacket zipped up tight and coffee in hand, is a Kiwi ritual. Week after week, year after year,… ...

Waikanae Netball Club celebrates 50th year (August 20, 2025) The Waikanae Netball Club was established in 1975 and is a founding member of Gold Coast Netball, now called Kāpiti Netball. Did you play for… ...

Mills Albert Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 24, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with their recent gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at… ...

Extra public transport for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 14, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC match on 19 July at 5pm,… ...

Kapiti Equestrians directed to Expressway danger (June 29, 2025) Minister Gives Green Light for Children on Horses to Ride the O2NL Expressway In a stunning move that has shocked road safety advocates, Transport Minister Chris… ...

Martial Arts for Kapiti Kids (June 25, 2025) With the school holidays looming, parents are looking around for opportunities to entertain and interest the kids and Mozhded Martial Arts have stepped up with… ...

Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow in the Swim for Coastguard (June 18, 2025) Mayors often find themselves in deep water but for Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow the move is entirely voluntary. Through the month of June 2025, she… ...

Kapiti Coast United hosting Recycled Clothing Event (June 1, 2025) Community support would be greatly welcome for a superb Recycled Clothing Event on Sunday 8th June as a Breast Cancer Fundraiser through Kapiti Coast United Football… ...