Latest Kāpiti news

Lower North Island meat and cosmetics theft ring: Four before the court

Police have arrested four people, who they expect to link to other crimes in the lower NI.

Body found in burned-out car on Kāpiti beach

Police were notified of a vehicle fire about 12.45am on the beach near Peka Peka Rd.

Show me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto wins

An Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.

Local state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert

The state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.

Emergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in Carterton

Police are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.

First XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?

First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.

The Country at the Primary Industries NZ Summit

On today's show: McClay, Langford, Skilling, Win, Charteris, Boulton, Nelson, Meredith.

'Tug of war' between honey and pollination as demand rises

Kiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.

Wairarapa farmer turns her own wool into high-end tweed

'We’ve got the sheep, we’ve got the shearers … we can make wool.'

'Back in expansion mode': NZX says milk production sets new highs

La Niña brought warm, wet conditions that supported pasture growth all summer.

'Opportunities for innovation': Katikati grower wins Bay of Plenty title

The 29‑year‑old leads orchard innovation at his family’s Katikati business, KWKiwi.

Drought-busting Waikato water plan to flow on despite amalgamation jitters

The plan focuses on storage ponds, reservoirs and aquifer recharge projects.

Mortgagee mansion linked to Adam Parore finally sells

The country estate had passed in at auction after $4.2m bid fails to seal the deal.

'Broken windows, exposed wiring': How farming friends turned derelict lodge into $3m hot spot

Fishing weekend turned into a decade-long adventure.

PM 'will have the very best': Ex-minister on the security at Ardern's home

Strong interest in family homes as Dame Jacinda Ardern's Auckland bungalow is auctioned.

TV stars’ legendary party house sells for over $1.7m

Vendors joke it's unlikely buyers are old enough to know who the TV stars are.

‘Best buy ever’: House in the heart of Auckland’s mansion zone for sale for $695K

One-bedroom home in prized school zone and sandwiched between two rich-lister streets.

'Bargain' cities: The shrinking cost of getting a bigger house

Plus, does the Iran "deal" lessen the chance of an interest rate hike next month?