Sport

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… ...

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… ...

More trains and bigger buses for Phoenix semi-final at Sky Stadium (May 15, 2024) With a predicted crowd of 30,000 plus, Metlink will be boosting train capacity, adding extra train services, and running larger buses to help get fans… ...

An open invitation to everyone for something new (April 17, 2024) A golden opportunity - Kapiti Petanque is having an Open Day on 5 May, from 1pm to4pm, at the Kapiti Petanque Club, Aorangi Road, Paraparaumu… ...

Phoenix Edge Closer to Title with Victory Over Brisbane Roar (April 8, 2024) The Wellington Phoenix have taken a significant step towards their first A-League title, defeating Brisbane Roar 1-0 at Sky Stadium, moving six points clear at… ...

Hurricanes and Horowhenua to ‘Dominate the Domain’ (April 4, 2024) Sky Super Rugby Aupiki fans are encouraged to ‘Dominate the Domain’ as Hurricanes Poua take on nib Blues at Levin Domain on Saturday 6 April 2024 at… ...

Kapiti to host America’s Cup (April 1, 2024) The Kapiti Coast is set to host the next America’s Cup and preparations are already underway. The 37th America's Cup was to be raced in… ...

World record tumbles for Devon Briggs in Rio (March 24, 2024) Unstoppable kiwi athlete Devon Briggs has claimed the double whammy of a gold medal and a new World Record at the Para Cycling Track World… ...

Kapiti Hot Rods are all Fired Up (March 16, 2024) The hugely popular All Fired Up hot rod show, hosted by the Gear Jammers Car Club, which is on in Kapiti this Sunday 17th March.… ...

Kāpiti Run for Youth is getting ready to deliver a fun walk or run (March 4, 2024) The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth is on-track to deliver another super fun event on the beautiful Kāpiti coastline, Sunday 17th March 2024. So… ...

Rotorua visitors win Parkwood Kapiti Petanque Open Doubles (January 29, 2024) Marlene Barker reports The nationally ranked petanque doubles duo Alan Fletcher and Andre Noel from Rotorua triumphed at the hotly contested Parkwood Kapiti Open Doubles,… ...

Let’s Move Together returning to Horowhenua (January 25, 2024) After a three year hiatus, the fun and popular Let’s Move Together whānau triathlon is returning to Horowhenua. Young people and their whānau have three… ...

Foxton Pools to reopen with a splash (January 11, 2024) A refreshed Foxton Pools will open with a blessing, ribbon cutting ceremony and a community party on Tuesday 23 January 2024. After the revamped facility… ...

Hoop Club gets underway (December 28, 2023) Basketball is taking off again in Kapiti with plenty on offer in the New Year. Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Summer Social Basketball League gets underway… ...

Fishing and Hunting gone wild (November 8, 2023) Dame Lynda Topp is behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting. Fish & Game New Zealand has launched… ...

Steve Frampton wins Petanque Trophy (November 4, 2023) The Wellington Petanque Association held their annual Regional Singles tournament at Kapiti Petanque Club recently and unlike other parts of the country, the weekend was… ...

Kapiti Petanque battles through the weather (November 2, 2023) By Marlene Barker Who knew Kapiti Petanque Club had created a swimming pool. The WPA Doubles was on recently over a weekend when it was… ...

Levin Mountain Bike Club receives grant to improve trails (September 28, 2023) Working in partnership with Levin Mountain Bike Club, Horowhenua District Council are helping fund a new and improved network of mountain bike tracks at Levin’s… ...

Waikanae Community Fair a galloping success (August 21, 2023) Despite the weather on Sunday there was an impressive turnout for the Waikanae Community Fair hosted by the Kapiti Equestrian and Vaulting Centre. Centre manager… ...