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Kāpiti news in brief: The Warratahs to feature at food fair
The Warratahs will be part of the Kāpiti Food Fair entertainment.
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Kāpiti Concert Orchestra set for special performance
The performance marks its 20th anniversary.
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Te Raukuru ki Kāpiti to showcase The Kingdom of Bling musical
The satirical musical is by Richard O'Brien.
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Nicotine-stained paintings turn out to be masterpieces by renowned artist
'I said do you want the good news or the good news?'
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Secure your spot: Early bird pricing ends soon
'We’re excited to have renowned journalist Paddy Gower as this year’s MC.'
Premium
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From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
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Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
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Shirley Murray wrote more than 400 hymns that are sung around the world
Anne Manchester will share the story of a biography.
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Arthavidu grateful for the gift of cricket
Not only did he shrug off the effects of jetlag, he anchored the innings.
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Ōhau Breweriana collection fills a house
Breweriana collectors will be in Ōhau the weekend of November 5 for their AGM.
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Mild to red hot: Chilli sauces going for gold
There are many flavours and degrees of heat, from savoury, to fruity, as well as HOT.
Sport news
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Eden Park to host Heartland rugby match
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti is heading up north to play at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
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Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
Lifestyle news
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From Sundance to Ōtaki: How the tiny beach town became a hub for creativity
Māoriland is a little film festival with big dreams - meet the young woman behind it.
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Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
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Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Rural news
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The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
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Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
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Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
Car news & advice
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Volkswagen Golf GTE PHEV review: from I to E
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTE really a plug-in hybrid alternative to the legendary GTI?
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Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date
Move over DBS, the Aston Martin Vanquish is back... with a brand new V12.
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2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values
A conventional compact SUV, but the 2024 MG HS is a solid step up.
OneRoof property news
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Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?
The mortgage is just the start of it.
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‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation
Overgrown deceased estate unrecognisable after 8-week renovation.
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Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise
They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.
More Kapiti news
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Onam festival a blend of tradition and modernity
Onam is set to be celebrated in Waikanae.
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Retro band coming to Paekākāriki
The BeatGirls are bringing groovy moves and well-known tunes to St Peter's Village Hall.
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Heads up: Major roadworks on the horizon for Raumati Rd
The repair work will take place in spring and will involve stop/go traffic management.
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Arohanui Hospice seeks community feedback to shape future services
'Your input is vital to our success.'
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College students help improve life in Vietnam village
The work was physical but rewarding.
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First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.
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Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
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Athlete channels negatives into positives after Olympic taekwondo dream shattered
Eisa Mozhdeh is keeping his Olympic dream alive despite setback.
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Waikanae Gymnastic Club celebrates 40 years
The club has celebrated its birthday by naming two new life members.
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Lotto win for Kāpiti Coast player
The player is one of 36 players nationally who won Second Division in last night's draw.
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Renowed Indian potter begins Te Horo residency
Tinni Arora will work at The Kilns until the end of September.